Lightning Rod redirects Electric moves and boosts its Sp. Atk, letting Marowak hit way above its stat class. Ground typing helps — Electric moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. A competitive option since Gen 1.
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.
The rich greenery of the Alola region is hard on Marowak. It controls fire to stay alive.
When it beats opponents with its bone, the cursed flames spread to them. No amount of water will stop those flames from burning.
Marowak Weakness
AvgWater, Grass, and Ice-type 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 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Marowak to get Cubone eggs easily from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Belly Drum, Chip Away and 8 more.
The recommended build leans into Marowak's strengths as a physical attacker. Thickclub provides extra utility, and max HP and Attack EVs back that up. Battlearmor rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Marowak Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Coverage runs deep. Marowak can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Earthquake and Earth Power while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
No searching required for Marowak. You receive it at Heahea Beach from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
How to Obtain Marowak in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Cubone is your first catch on the way to Marowak. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 16-25 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CuboneEASYWela Volcano ParkUltra SunGrassLv.16-1924%MidVolcanoEASYWela Volcano ParkUltra MoonGrassLv.16-1924%MidVolcano
Step 2Marowak ✓Heahea BeachGift from NPCLv.25MidWaterTotem gift (40 stickers)or evolve from Cubone (Step 1)
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.
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 fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Marowak appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Marowak first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 9 generations. It later gained an Alolan form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A