marowak-totem #10149
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marowak-totem
Generation I · #10149 — Bone Keeper Pokémon
Marowak's totem form represents a fascinating regional variant discovered in the Alola region, fundamentally transforming this classic Ground-type Bone Keeper Pokémon into a Fire/Ghost hybrid. This spectral incarnation stands at 1.7 meters tall and weighs 98.0 kilograms, making it noticeably larger and heavier than its standard Ground-type counterpart. The totem form emerges when Cubone evolves during nighttime in Alola, regardless of the Cubone's geographic origin, suggesting a unique environmental or spiritual phenomenon specific to the archipelago. With a base stat total of 425 distributed across its various attributes, totem Marowak maintains the signature 110 Defense stat that makes the evolutionary line renowned for its physical resilience, while its Fire and Ghost typing grants it an entirely different defensive and offensive profile compared to the original Ground-type form.
Base Stats
Height
1.7m
Weight
98.0kg
Category
Bone Keeper Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
upright
Habitat
mountain
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
Redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Protects against recoil damage.
Marowak-totem Biology & Physical Characteristics
Totem Marowak exhibits a visibly spectral transformation from its pre-evolution and standard form counterparts. The Pokémon's skeletal composition becomes more pronounced, with ethereal wisps of ghostly energy seemingly emanating from its bone structure, creating an unsettling yet majestic appearance. Its body retains the bipedal posture characteristic of the evolutionary line, but the skull that serves as its head takes on a more translucent, ghostly quality, glowing with an otherworldly fire. The bone club it wields appears to be wreathed in supernatural flames, serving as both a weapon and a conduit for its Fire-type energy. This form's increased weight and stature compared to standard Marowak suggest a denser spiritual composition, as if the Pokémon has absorbed ambient ghost-type energy from Alola's unique mystical environment. The fusion of fire and ghost energies within its body creates a unique bioenergetic state that fundamentally alters its physical properties and capabilities.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Marowak-totem Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Totem Marowak maintains a perfectly balanced 50/50 male-to-female gender ratio, consistent with standard Marowak populations. When breeding, totem Marowak can produce Cubone offspring that, when leveled up at night in Alola, will evolve into the Fire/Ghost totem form. However, Cubone bred from totem Marowak and raised outside of Alola will evolve into standard Ground-type Marowak if leveled up normally, confirming that the regional evolution is environmentally triggered rather than genetically predetermined. This breeding flexibility has made totem Marowak valuable for trainers and researchers studying how environmental factors influence Pokémon development and expression of latent potential. The species belongs to the Monster egg group, sharing this classification with many powerful Pokémon, and has a base happiness of 70, indicating these Pokémon form strong bonds with their trainers despite their fearsome appearance. Female totem Marowak, like their standard counterparts, are capable of nurturing their young through the evolutionary process, passing along the resilience and spiritual strength that defines the line.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
thick-club
species-specific
Doubles Cubone or Marowak’s Attack.
Cost: 1000
thick-club
species-specific
Doubles Cubone or Marowak’s Attack.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
yellow
tm03
red blue
tm03
sword shield
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm05
sword shield
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
+784 more TMs/HMs
marowak-totem's Evolution Chain
Marowak-totem Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Totem Marowak represents an evolution triggered by a unique environmental condition: Cubone must be leveled up at night within Alola to achieve this Fire/Ghost transformation. All Cubone in the Alola region evolve into this form regardless of their genetic origin, indicating that the evolution is driven by Alola's distinct spiritual and environmental properties rather than inherent Cubone genetics. This differs markedly from the standard evolution of Cubone at level 28 into a Ground-type Marowak, demonstrating how regional factors can dramatically alter Pokémon development. The transition involves a profound change in the Cubone's inner energy, as the Pokémon processes the loss of its mother through spiritual channels rather than physical fortitude alone. The nighttime evolution ritual seems to facilitate a communion between the grieving Cubone and the spiritual essence of departed Pokémon, granting the evolved Marowak mastery over supernatural flames. This evolution represents not merely a change in type, but a fundamental philosophical transformation in how the Pokémon processes and channels its emotional trauma into otherworldly power.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Marowak-totem Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Totem Marowak thrives in Alola's unique nocturnal environment, where the barrier between the physical and spectral worlds grows thin. These Pokémon are said to inhabit graveyards, volcanic regions, and other spiritually significant locations throughout the archipelago, drawn to places where the veil between worlds is weakest. Unlike their Ground-type relatives, totem Marowak exhibits more aggressive and territorial behavior, their ghostly nature making them formidable guardians of sacred burial grounds. Ancient Alolan traditions speak of totem Marowak as protectors of the spirits of departed Pokémon, particularly those Cubone that have transcended their earthly sorrow through spiritual evolution. The Pokédex lore reveals that Marowak graveyards exist worldwide, but in Alola, these locations seem to exert a transformative influence on evolving Cubone, imbuing them with spectral power. Totem Marowak communicate with one another through bone-tapping that produces both sonic and psychic vibrations, creating an otherworldly symphony that echoes through the night.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
Small and weak, this POKéMON is adept with its bone club. It has grown more vicious over the ages.
Generation II
It has been seen pounding boulders with the bone it carries in order to tap out mes sages to others.
It collects bones from an unknown place. A MAROWAK graveyard exists somewhere in the world, rumors say.
Somewhere in the world is a ceme tery just for MAROWAK. It gets its bones from those graves.
Generation III
MAROWAK is the evolved form of a CUBONE that has overcome its sadness at the loss of its mother and grown tough. This POKéMON’s tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
A MAROWAK is the evolved form of a CUBONE that has grown tough by overcoming the grief of losing its mother. Its tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
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.
Generation IV
From its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.
It has been seen pounding boulders with the bone it carries in order to tap out messages to others.
It collects bones from an unknown place. Some whisper that a MAROWAK graveyard exists somewhere in the world.
Generation V
From its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.
From its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.
Generation VI
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 is the evolved form of a Cubone that has overcome its sadness at the loss of its mother and grown tough. This Pokémon’s tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
Marowak is the evolved form of a Cubone that has overcome its sadness at the loss of its mother and grown tough. This Pokémon’s tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
Generation VII
Originally, it was weak and timid. After evolution, its temperament becomes violent, and it begins to wield bones as weapons.
It throws bones at Mandibuzz to knock it down. It’s thought that Marowak is trying to avenge its parent.
This Pokémon is out for vengeance on its natural enemy, Mandibuzz. It throws bones like boomerangs to try to take it down.
They thump their bones rhythmically to communicate among themselves. There are nearly 50 different rhythmic patterns.
Small and weak, this Pokémon is adept with its bone club. It has grown more vicious over the ages.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon overcame its sorrow to evolve a sturdy new body. Marowak faces its opponents bravely, using a bone as a weapon.
When this Pokémon evolved, the skull of its mother fused to it. Marowak’s temperament also turned vicious at the same time.
Marowak-totem Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Marowak derives from 'marrow,' referencing the bone-based nature of the Pokémon, combined with 'awak,' creating a distinctive sound that evokes both ancient and exotic qualities. In Japanese, Marowak is called Garagara, an onomatopoeia representing the rattling sound of bones striking together, which perfectly captures the Pokémon's signature behavior of wielding and striking with its bone club. The totem form's Fire/Ghost typing is visually emphasized through design elements that blend skeletal imagery with spectral flame effects, creating a haunting aesthetic that honors both the Bone Keeper concept and Alola's supernatural mysticism. The Pokémon's increased stature in totem form reflects a spiritual elevation beyond its standard form, while the ethereal quality of its appearance suggests transcendence of physical limitations. The bone club itself becomes a symbol of spiritual power in this form, transformed from a simple weapon into a conduit for otherworldly energies. This design philosophy bridges the gap between Marowak's established identity as a skilled bone warrior and its newfound role as a supernatural guardian, creating a form that feels both true to the original concept and entirely unique.
Learnable Moves
Marowak-totem can learn 79 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| bone club | ground | Physical | 65 | 85 | 20 |
| bone rush | ground | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| bonemerang | ground | Physical | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flame wheel | fire | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow bone | ghost | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thrash | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
Marowak-totem Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, totem Marowak occupies a unique niche distinct from its Ground-type counterpart. With base stats totaling 425, its distribution heavily favors Defense at 110, making it an exceptional physical wall despite its moderate Attack stat of 80. The Fire/Ghost typing grants it significantly different resistances and immunities compared to standard Marowak, resisting Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Fairy, and Poison-type moves while boasting immunity to Normal and Fighting-type attacks—a dramatic shift from Ground-type's more limited resistances. Its most impactful ability is Cursed Body, which has a 30% chance to disable any move that hits the Pokémon, providing unpredictable defensive utility that can completely shut down opposing strategies. The alternative Lightning Rod ability redirects single-target Electric moves while raising Special Attack, though this is less frequently utilized given totem Marowak's poor Special Attack stat of 50. The hidden ability Rock Head eliminates recoil damage, synergizing well with physical moves, though it's less practical given the Pokémon's typing and movepool. Totem Marowak's competitive viability centers on its ability to absorb physical attacks while potentially disabling dangerous moves, making it a capable defensive pivot in balanced team compositions, though its slow Speed of 45 necessitates careful prediction and support from faster teammates.
Commonly Asked Questions About Marowak-totem
What type is Marowak-totem?
Marowak-totem is a fire and ghost type Pokemon.
What does Marowak-totem evolve into?
Marowak-totem does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Marowak-totem's weaknesses?
Marowak-totem is weak to ground, rock, ghost, water and dark type moves.
Marowak-totem Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Totem Marowak has become an iconic symbol of Alola's unique supernatural heritage and the region's deep spiritual connection to its Pokémon. In Alolan culture, totem Marowak represents the guardian of ancestral bonds and the transformation of grief into strength, embodying philosophical concepts central to the archipelago's traditions. The Pokémon has achieved particular prominence through its appearance in various Alolan narratives, most notably as Kiawe's companion in the anime series, where it serves as a symbol of his growth as a trainer and his connection to fire and spiritual traditions. The totem form's existence has influenced broader Pokémon research into regional variations, demonstrating that environmental and spiritual factors can create entirely new evolutionary pathways. In tournament play and popular media, totem Marowak has cultivated a reputation as an underestimated strategic threat, with Cursed Body providing the potential for dramatic come-from-behind victories through move disablement. The Pokémon has inspired artistic works, fan communities, and academic discussions about the relationship between Pokémon and their environments, becoming a touchstone for conversations about how cultural context shapes biological expression. Its design has proven popular among trainers seeking a Pokémon that combines classical strength with supernatural mystique.
Where to Find Marowak-totem in Every Pokémon Game
Totem Marowak is exclusively available in the Alola region, encountered primarily in Pokémon Sun and Moon, where it can be found evolving from Cubone when leveled up at night. In the base games, wild totem Marowak appears as an actual totem Pokémon in specific story locations, featuring the enhanced stats and stat boosts characteristic of totem encounters in Alola. The species can also be obtained through breeding Cubone in Alola, where nighttime level-ups will naturally produce totem Marowak offspring. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, totem Marowak's availability remains consistent with the original versions, appearing in comparable locations throughout Alola's geography. The Pokémon has not appeared in subsequent generations' regional Pokédexes in standard form, remaining geographically locked to the Alola region as a product of its unique evolutionary conditions. For players in later games without access to Alola, totem Marowak remains unavailable in standard gameplay, making Alola-based games or Pokémon Bank transfers the only methods of obtaining this regional variant. Its exclusivity to Alola has contributed to its status as a sought-after collectible among trainers and completionists, preserving its identity as a distinctly Alolan phenomenon rather than diluting the regional variant concept through wider distribution.