What is Marowak weak to?

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, watch for Starmie (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Marowak. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.

How do you evolve Marowak?

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Cubone evolves into Marowak at level 28. Marowak is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Cubone . It sits at 425 BST in its evolved form.

Should I use Marowak?

For HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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. Firepunch with Thickclub is the standard set.

What is the best ability for Marowak?

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.

Marowak - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

CTier

45Speed · Slow

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP60

Attack80

Defense110

Sp. Atk50

Sp. Def80

Speed45

Total425

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging75 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.0 m

Weight45.0 kg

Base XP149

Abilities

Rock HeadPopular

Protects against recoil damage.

Lightning RodPopular

Redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Battle ArmorHANot in game

Protects against critical hits.

Lightning Rod grants Electric immunity

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+2SpASpDSpe

Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

It has been seen pounding boulders with the bone it carries in order to tap out messages to others.

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.

Marowak Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Water, Grass, Ice
0.5x (Resist)	Poison, Rock
0x (Immune)	Electric

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

2Resist

2Immune

Score-1

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Water Grass Ice

½xResist

Poison Rock

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Electric Electric

STAB (5)

Fire Electric Poison Rock Steel

How to Beat Marowak in HeartGold & SoulSilver (Best Counters)

Gyarados WaterFlying	A
Obtain MethodLake Of Rage Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves BlizzardTM14 Aqua TailLv. 35 Ice BeamTM13 SurfHM03 Damage vs Marowak Blizzard 2x 51-60% Aqua Tail 2x 87-104%KO Ice Beam 2x 43-51% Surf 2x 65-76% View Gyarados builds →
Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 113-134%KO Energy Ball 2x 85-101%KO Vine Whip 2x 36-44% Bullet Seed 2x 23-27% View Carnivine builds →
Tangela Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 19 Mega DrainLv. 26 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 123-145%KO Energy Ball 2x 93-109%KO Vine Whip 2x 25-30% Mega Drain 2x 44-52% View Tangela builds →
Delibird IceFlying	D
Available Moves Moves BlizzardTM14 Ice BeamTM13 AvalancheTM72 Damage vs Marowak Blizzard 2x 81-95% Ice Beam 2x 66-79% Avalanche 2x 32-38% View Delibird builds →
Hoppip GrassFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 37 Mega DrainLv. 25 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 60-71% Energy Ball 2x 46-55% Giga Drain 2x 39-46% Mega Drain 2x 23-27% View Hoppip builds →

HeartGold & SoulSilver 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

2 Forms

#104Cubone

Level 28

#105Marowak

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Cubone

Ground

Marowak

Ground

60+10

ATK

80+30

DEF

110+15

SP.ATK

50+10

SP.DEF

80+30

SPE

45+10

BST

320D-Tier

425C-Tier+105

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Marowak to get Cubone eggs easily using 63 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Belly Drum, Detect and 7 more.

Egg Groups

Monster

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

10moves

Breed With (best first)

HeartGold & SoulSilver Marowak Best Moveset

The recommended build leans into Marowak's strengths as a physical attacker. Thickclub provides extra utility, and max Attack and Speed EVs back that up. Rockhead rounds out the package.

Best Build

Experimental

Physical Sweeper

Ability

Rock Head

Item

Thick Club

Best Nature for Marowak

Adamant+ATK

Marowak best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

Def

Spe

Physical Sweeper Moveset

Fire Punch
EarthquakeSTAB
BonemerangSTAB
Double Edge

Moves

Coverage runs deep. Marowak can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Earthquake and Earth Power while TMs handle everything else.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bone Club

—658520Ground

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 3

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 7

Bone Club

—658520Ground

Lv 11

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Lv 13

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 17

Focus Energy

———30Normal

Lv 21

Bonemerang

A509010Ground

Lv 23

Rage

D2010020Normal

Lv 27

False Swipe

—4010040Normal

Lv 33

Thrash

—12010020Normal

Lv 37

Fling

——10010Dark

Lv 43

Bone Rush

—259010Ground

Lv 49

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Lv 53

Double-Edge

A12010015Normal

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

TM31

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM28

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM26

Earthquake

A10010010Ground

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM54

False Swipe

—4010040Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

D120855Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

D9510015Fire

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM52

Focus Blast

D120705Fighting

TM01

Focus Punch-3

B15010020Fighting

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9510010Ice

TM23

Iron Tail

C1007515Steel

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

HM08

Rock Climb

—908520Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

D609510Rock

TM37

Sandstorm

———10Rock

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM76

Stealth Rock

B——20Rock

TM71

Stone Edge

A100805Rock

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

A——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

C——30Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

Egg

Belly Drum

D——10Normal

Egg

Detect+4

D——5Fighting

Egg

Double Kick

—3010030Fighting

Egg

Iron Head

C8010015Steel

Egg

Perish Song

D——5Normal

Egg

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

Egg

Screech

——8540Normal

Egg

Skull Bash

—10010010Normal

Egg

Swords Dance

C——30Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Earth Power

C9010010Ground

Tutor

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Tutor

Fire Punch

S7510015Fire

Tutor

Fury Cutter

—109520Bug

Tutor

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Iron Defense

D——15Steel

Tutor

Knock Off

D6510020Dark

Tutor

Low Kick

D—10020Fighting

Tutor

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Tutor

Outrage

C12010010Dragon

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Tutor

Thunder Punch

A7510015Electric

Tutor

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Gen 3

Mega Kick

—120755Normal

Gen 3

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

How to Get Marowak in HeartGold & SoulSilver

You'll want early-game access before hunting Marowak. Moderate rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.

Where To Catch Marowak in HeartGold & SoulSilver

The path to Marowak starts with Cubone at Lv. 10-14 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Cubone
Rock Tunnel - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.10-13 Cave
CommonEarly
Rock Tunnel - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.10-13 Cave
CommonEarly
Rock Tunnel - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.12 Cave
CommonEarly
Rock Tunnel - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.12 Cave
CommonEarly
Train until Level 28
Step 2Marowak ✓
Rock Tunnel - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.14 Cave
RareEarly
Rock Tunnel - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.14 Cave
RareEarly
or evolve from Cubone (Step 1)

Marowak Guide

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, watch for Starmie (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Marowak. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Cubone evolves into Marowak at level 28. Marowak is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Cubone. It sits at 425 BST in its evolved form.
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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. Firepunch with Thickclub is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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

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Buizel Water	C
Available Move Moves Water GunLv. 6 Damage vs Marowak Water Gun 2x 38-47% View Buizel builds →
Whiscash WaterGround	C
Upcoming Move Moves Water GunLv. 10 Learns Water Gun at Level 10 View Whiscash builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Move Moves Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Marowak Razor Leaf 2x 38-47% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Move Moves Vine WhipLv. 1 Damage vs Marowak Vine Whip 2x 38-47% View Bellsprout builds →
Totodile Water	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Move Moves Water GunLv. 6 Damage vs Marowak Water Gun 2x 31-38% View Totodile builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Vine Whip 2x 40-48% Bullet Seed 2x 24-30% View Carnivine builds →
Hoppip GrassFlying	D
TM Move Moves Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Bullet Seed 2x 14-18% View Hoppip builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Marowak Bullet Seed 2x 20-24% Absorb 2x 24-30% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Razor LeafLv. 6 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Razor Leaf 2x 30-36% Bullet Seed 2x 20-24% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Vine WhipLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Vine Whip 2x 34-42% Bullet Seed 2x 20-24% View Bellsprout builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 118-140%KO Energy Ball 2x 88-105%KO Vine Whip 2x 42-50% Bullet Seed 2x 25-30% View Carnivine builds →
Hoppip GrassFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 63-75% Energy Ball 2x 50-60% Bullet Seed 2x 17-20% View Hoppip builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 102-120%KO Energy Ball 2x 80-95% Bullet Seed 2x 17-20% Absorb 2x 20-25% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 20 Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 75-90% Energy Ball 2x 58-70% Magical Leaf 2x 42-50% Razor Leaf 2x 33-40% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 97-115%KO Energy Ball 2x 75-90% Vine Whip 2x 33-40% Bullet Seed 2x 20-25% View Bellsprout builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 117-138%KO Energy Ball 2x 88-104%KO Vine Whip 2x 39-46% Bullet Seed 2x 24-29% View Carnivine builds →
Hoppip GrassFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 25 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 63-75% Energy Ball 2x 49-58% Mega Drain 2x 24-29% Bullet Seed 2x 14-17% View Hoppip builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 21 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 101-121%KO Energy Ball 2x 78-92% Mega Drain 2x 39-46% Bullet Seed 2x 17-21% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 20 Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 78-92% Energy Ball 2x 60-71% Magical Leaf 2x 42-50% Razor Leaf 2x 31-38% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 99-117%KO Energy Ball 2x 74-88% Vine Whip 2x 35-42% Bullet Seed 2x 21-25% View Bellsprout builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 110-131%KO Energy Ball 2x 84-100%KO Vine Whip 2x 38-45% Bullet Seed 2x 23-28% View Carnivine builds →
Hoppip GrassFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 25 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 59-69% Energy Ball 2x 46-55% Mega Drain 2x 23-28% Bullet Seed 2x 14-17% View Hoppip builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 21 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 99-117%KO Energy Ball 2x 76-90% Mega Drain 2x 34-41% Bullet Seed 2x 14-17% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 20 Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 72-86% Energy Ball 2x 55-66% Magical Leaf 2x 38-45% Razor Leaf 2x 29-34% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Marowak Solar Beam 2x 93-110%KO Energy Ball 2x 70-83% Vine Whip 2x 32-38% Bullet Seed 2x 20-24% View Bellsprout builds →

Gyarados WaterFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves WaterfallSTAB Dragon Dance Earthquake Ice Fang Damage vs Marowak Waterfall 2x 100-117%KO Earthquake 41-49% Ice Fang 2x 54-64% View Gyarados builds →
Breloom GrassFighting	A
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves SporeUtility Seed Bomb Focus Punch SubstituteUtility View Breloom builds →
Swampert WaterGround	B
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves EarthquakeSTAB Stealth Rock Ice Beam WaterfallSTAB Damage vs Marowak Earthquake 41-49% Ice Beam 2x 52-62% Waterfall 2x 66-78% View Swampert builds →
Roserade GrassPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves Toxic Spikes Hidden Power Fire SpikesHazard Sleep Powder View Roserade builds →
Weavile DarkIce	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves Ice Shard Night Slash Low Kick PursuitSTAB Damage vs Marowak Ice Shard 2x 45-53% Pursuit 22-26% View Weavile builds →