Marowak in Pokémon X & Y
#105 in the X and Y Pokédex • Bone Keeper Pokémon
Marowak in the National PokédexPokédex entries
Pokémon X
It is small and was originally very weak. Its temperament turned ferocious when it began using bones.
Pokémon Y
The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
Pokémon details
Type

Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Marowak in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
60
230
324
Attack
80
148
284
Defense
110
202
350
Sp. Atk
50
94
218
Sp. Def
80
148
284
Speed
45
85
207
Total
425
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
| Pokédexes | Coastal Kalos #61 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Def |
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 149 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Cubone #104 | Level 28 | ![]() Marowak #105 |
X| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Friend Safari Friend Safari (Ground) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | - | Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari. |
Y| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Friend Safari Friend Safari (Ground) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | - | Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari. |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| Start | Tail Whip The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 |
| Start | Growl The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 40 |
| Start | Bone Club The user clubs the target with a bone. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 85 | 20 |
| 3 | Tail Whip The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 |
| 7 | Bone Club The user clubs the target with a bone. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 85 | 20 |
| 11 | Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| 13 | Leer The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 |
| 17 | Focus Energy The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| 21 | Bonemerang The user throws the bone it holds. The bone loops to hit the target twice, coming and going. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| 23 | Rage As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| 27 | False Swipe A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| 33 | Thrash The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| 37 | Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| 43 | Bone Rush The user strikes the target with a hard bone two to five times in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| 49 | Endeavor An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 5 |
| 53 | Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| 59 | Retaliate The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM23 | Smack Down The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| TM26 | Earthquake The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| TM35 | Flamethrower The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM38 | Fire Blast The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| TM48 | Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM52 | Focus Blast The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| TM54 | False Swipe A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| TM56 | Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM59 | Incinerate The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM67 | Retaliate The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM71 | Stone Edge The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| TM87 | Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM94 | Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| TM100 | Confide The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| HM04 | Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 5 | Cubone — breeding |
| Belly Drum The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Cubone — breeding |
| Chip Away Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Cubone — breeding |
| Detect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | Cubone — breeding |
| Double Kick The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet. | ![]() | ![]() | 30 | 100 | 30 | Cubone — breeding |
| Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Cubone — breeding |
| Iron Head The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | Cubone — breeding |
| Perish Song Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | Cubone — breeding |
| Screech An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 40 | Cubone — breeding |
| Skull Bash The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 130 | 100 | 10 | Cubone — breeding |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Belly Drum The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Captivate If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Chip Away Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Counter A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Detect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Double Kick The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet. | ![]() | ![]() | 30 | 100 | 30 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Dynamic Punch The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 50 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Earth Power The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Earth Power The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Fire Punch The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Fire Punch The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Fury Cutter The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 95 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Iron Head The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Iron Head The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Iron Tail The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Iron Tail The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Knock Off The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Knock Off The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Low Kick A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Low Kick A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Mega Kick The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 75 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mega Punch The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 85 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Outrage The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Outrage The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Perish Song Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Screech An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 40 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Seismic Toss The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Skull Bash The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 130 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Stealth Rock The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Stealth Rock The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Thunder Punch The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Thunder Punch The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Uproar The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Uproar The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
Rock Head
Ability Slot 1
Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Protects against recoil damage.
Lightning Rod
Ability Slot 2
Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat.
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Battle Armor(Hidden Ability)
Protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Protects against critical hits.























































