Marshadow Best Moveset
One of the strongest non-Mega physical attackers. 125 Attack at 125 Speed fires Fighting and Ghost dual TermStab on short cooldowns with devastating force. 90/80/90 bulk is functional. The moveset outpaces many Mega forms on sheer base stats without needing a Mega Stone.
Ghost/Fighting with Spectral Thief stealing stat boosts in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 125 Attack, 125 Speed. Set up against Marshadow and it stole the boosts. Banned from standard play.
Best Moves
Best Build
Marshadow best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Spectral Thief
- Shadow Sneak
- Close Combat
- Rock Tomb
Two gens in the restricted format in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Spectral Thief punished setup sweepers, and Technician-boosted Shadow Sneak gave priority. The anti-setup Pokemon.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Spectral Thief
- Shadow Sneak
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Marshadow Weakness
Type-wise, Marshadow takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, Ghost, and Fairy. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Ghost, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Marshadow Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Marshadow
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Marshadow View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle5-6% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Marshadow View Cyclizar builds →U Turn6-7% Knock Off21-26% Draco Meteor25-30% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Marshadow View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower30-35% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemSilkscarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Marshadow View Ambipom builds →U Turn6-7% Knock Off22-26% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityEartheater ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Orthworm builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLightningrod ItemLightball NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Marshadow View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt13-15% Surf13-15% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Marshadow View Slowbro builds →Scald20-23% Psychic 2x44-52% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemEviolite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Marshadow View Porygon2 builds →Ice Beam32-37% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPixilate ItemGardevoirite NatureTimid Moves View Gardevoir-Mega builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemMedichamite NatureJolly Moves View Medicham-Mega builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemTyranitarite NatureAdamant Moves View Tyranitar-Mega builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves View Deoxys-Speed builds →
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Evolution
You won't find Marshadow in any egg group. This Fighting/Ghost mythical has 600 total stats and only shows up through limited events. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Marshadow
Slightly different purple tinting on Marshadow. For a mythical Fighting/Ghost with one of the coolest type combos in the game, the shiny barely registers. You'd need both versions on screen at once to tell the difference. Wasted potential.
Shiny Marshadow Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Marshadow Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Marshadow
You'll find Marshadow at Rouge District as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Get Marshadow in Legends: Z-A
No wild encounters for Marshadow in Sword & Shield, and none of the games below can send it to Sword & Shield directly. The encounter info below covers where it appears.
Marshadow is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Marshadow can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, and none of the games below can send it to Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon directly. The encounter info below covers where it turns up.
Marshadow is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Marshadow can't be caught in Sun & Moon, and none of the games below can send it to Sun & Moon directly. The encounter info below covers where it turns up.
Marshadow is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Speed carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Gloomdweller Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 3 Attack and Speed EVs per KO.
By slipping into the shadow of a martial arts master and copying their movements, this Pokémon learned the ultimate techniques.
Marshadow Event Distributions
Marshadow is an occasional Mystery Gift target, offered in a small run of events.
Mythical Marshadow!SunMoonNot shiny
Mythical Pokémon MarshadowSunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonNot shiny
Mythical Pokemon MarshadowSunMoonNot shiny
Mythical Pokemon MarshadowUltra SunUltra MoonNot shiny
Mythical Pokémon Marshadow GiftSwordShieldNot shiny
Mythical Pokémon Marshadow GiftSwordShieldNot shiny
Mythical Pokémon Marshadow GiftSwordShieldNot shiny
Marshadow Guide
Marshadow plays as a sweeper. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move.
Jolly is the go-to nature for Marshadow. That's +Speed / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
Marshadow first appeared in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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