Stats & Training
Marowak's spread favors physical bulk over offense. Defense leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Defense EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
It is small and was originally very weak. Its temperament turned ferocious when it began using bones.
The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
Marowak Weakness
Water, Grass, and Ice moves hit Marowak for super-effective damage. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Marowak's physical bulk (base 110 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x24-30% Absorb 2x24-30% | ||
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Bulbasaur builds →Vine Whip 2x40-48% Bullet Seed 2x24-30% | ||
 Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Bellsprout builds →Vine Whip 2x40-48% Bullet Seed 2x24-30% | ||
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
 Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Squirtle builds →Waterfall 2x56-66% Water Pulse 2x40-48% Bubble 2x30-36% Water Gun 2x30-36% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x24-30% Absorb 2x24-30% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Bulbasaur builds →Vine Whip 2x40-48% Bullet Seed 2x24-30% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Bellsprout builds →Vine Whip 2x40-48% Bullet Seed 2x24-30% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Squirtle builds →Waterfall 2x56-66% Water Pulse 2x40-48% Bubble 2x30-36% Water Gun 2x30-36% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Oddish builds →Giga Drain 2x62-73% Bullet Seed 2x24-29% Absorb 2x18-22% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Bulbasaur builds →Giga Drain 2x55-66% Razor Leaf 2x43-51% Vine Whip 2x34-40% Bullet Seed 2x21-26% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Bellsprout builds →Giga Drain 2x59-70% Vine Whip 2x37-44% Bullet Seed 2x21-26% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Paras builds →Giga Drain 2x46-55% Bullet Seed 2x18-22% | ||
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Squirtle builds →Ice Beam 2x37-44% Waterfall 2x49-59% Water Pulse 2x37-44% Bubble 2x27-33% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Parasect builds →Giga Drain 2x52-62% Bullet Seed 2x18-23% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Gloom builds →Giga Drain 2x68-82% Bullet Seed 2x24-29% Absorb 2x22-26% | ||
 Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Weepinbell builds →Giga Drain 2x68-82% Vine Whip 2x43-52% Bullet Seed 2x24-29% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Exeggcute builds →Giga Drain 2x52-62% Bullet Seed 2x18-23% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Bulbasaur builds →Giga Drain 2x58-68% Razor Leaf 2x43-52% Vine Whip 2x36-42% Bullet Seed 2x22-26% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Parasect builds →Giga Drain 2x52-62% Bullet Seed 2x18-23% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Gloom builds →Giga Drain 2x68-82% Bullet Seed 2x24-29% Absorb 2x22-26% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Weepinbell builds →Giga Drain 2x68-82% Vine Whip 2x43-52% Bullet Seed 2x24-29% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Exeggcute builds →Giga Drain 2x52-62% Bullet Seed 2x18-23% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Bulbasaur builds →Giga Drain 2x58-68% Razor Leaf 2x43-52% Vine Whip 2x36-42% Bullet Seed 2x22-26% | ||
 Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x104-123%KO Ice Beam 2x86-102%KO Water Pulse 2x39-46% Powder Snow 2x40-47% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Parasect builds →Solar Beam 2x80-94% Giga Drain 2x50-59% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Gloom builds →Petal Dance 2x104-123%KO Solar Beam 2x104-123%KO Giga Drain 2x66-78% Bullet Seed 2x24-28% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Weepinbell builds →Solar Beam 2x104-123%KO Giga Drain 2x66-78% Razor Leaf 2x50-59% Vine Whip 2x40-47% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Exeggcute builds →Solar Beam 2x80-94% Giga Drain 2x50-59% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% | ||
Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x107-127%KO Ice Beam 2x88-104%KO Water Pulse 2x40-47% Powder Snow 2x41-49% | ||
 Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 2x122-144%KO Giga Drain 2x77-91% Vine Whip 2x47-56% Mega Drain 2x43-51% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Parasect builds →Solar Beam 2x83-98% Giga Drain 2x53-62% Bullet Seed 2x19-22% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Gloom builds →Petal Dance 2x107-127%KO Solar Beam 2x107-127%KO Giga Drain 2x67-80% Bullet Seed 2x24-29% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Weepinbell builds →Solar Beam 2x107-127%KO Giga Drain 2x67-80% Razor Leaf 2x50-60% Vine Whip 2x41-49% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Regirock's Explosion hits Marowak for 71-84%. Registeel deals 40-48% with Explosion.
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Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Jirachi builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Regirock builds →Explosion71-84% Rock Slide16-19% Superpower34-40% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Registeel builds →Explosion40-48% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin10-11% Explosion47-55% Earthquake19-22% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Medicham builds →Shadow Ball15-18% Rock Slide7-8% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Marowak is the evolved form of Cubone. Breeding produces Cubone eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Cubone gave Marowak the biggest boost in Attack (+30), bringing the total to 425 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Marowak to get Cubone eggs easily using 49 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Belly Drum, Perish Song and 4 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Marowak Best Moveset
Marowak runs Swords Dance to boost before sweeping. Rockhead and Adamant nature shape the build, with max HP and Attack EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Marowak best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Focus Punch
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Marowak picks up Ancient Power and Belly Drum only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Earthquake and Dig while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Marowak in FireRed & LeafGreen
8 encounter spots for Marowak at decent spawn rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Marowak in FireRed & LeafGreen
To get Marowak, start by catching Cubone through walking encounters at Lv. 15-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CubonePokémon Tower - 3FFireRedGrass Lv.15-17 Building9%EarlyPokémon Tower - 3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.15-17 Building9%EarlyPokémon Tower - 4FFireRedGrass Lv.15-17 Building9%EarlyPokémon Tower - 4FLeafGreenGrass Lv.15-17 Building9%EarlyPokémon Tower - 5FLeafGreenGrass Lv.15-17 Building9%EarlyPokémon Tower - 5FFireRedGrass Lv.15-17 Building9%EarlyPokémon Tower - 6FLeafGreenGrass Lv.17-19 Building9%MidPokémon Tower - 6FFireRedGrass Lv.17-19 Building9%MidPokémon Tower - 7FLeafGreenGrass Lv.17-19 Building9%MidPokémon Tower - 7FFireRedGrass Lv.17-19 Building9%MidSevault CanyonLeafGreenGrass Lv.46UncommonPostSevault CanyonFireRedGrass Lv.46UncommonPost
Step 2Marowak ✓Victory Road - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.44-46 CaveRareLateVictory Road - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.44-46 CaveRareLateVictory Road - 3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.44-46 CaveRareLateVictory Road - 3FFireRedGrass Lv.44-46 CaveRareLateSevault CanyonFireRedGrass Lv.52UncommonPostSevault CanyonLeafGreenGrass Lv.52UncommonPostVictory Road - 2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.46-48 CaveRarePostVictory Road - 2FFireRedGrass Lv.46-48 CaveRarePostor evolve from Cubone (Step 1)
Marowak Guide
For FireRed & LeafGreen, it depends on your team. Marowak at 425 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Ground coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Don't let Marowak's 425 base stat total fool you. Lightning Rod is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier. Rock Slide with Thickclub is the standard set.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Run Lightning Rod on Marowak. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Marowak also gets Rock Head and Battle Armor, but they don't compare.
Game Availability
Marowak first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 10 generations. It later gained an Alolan form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves