Marill

🎯 Best Counters Against Marill

Top Pokémon to use when battling Marill in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
4	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
5	Naganadel	Poison Dragon	263	159	177	3,630
6	Gengar	Ghost Poison	261	149	155	3,292
7	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
8	Vikavolt	Bug Electric	254	158	184	3,566
9	Zapdos	Electric Flying	253	185	207	4,035
10	Tapu Koko	Electric Fairy	250	181	172	3,625

📖 Complete Marill Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Marill (#183) is a Water/Fairy-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 528 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Marill has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Marill in 2026.

📊 Marill Stats Analysis

Marill's Attack stat is 37 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Marill may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 93 Defense (Below Average) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 302. This gives Marill reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Marill's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Marill Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Marill depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Tackle (Fast) with Bubble Beam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Marill has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Marill PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Marill can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Fairy typing provides useful matchups against Dragon, Fire, Water-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Poison types.

Master League

In Master League, Marill faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Marill Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Marill's effectiveness depends on its typing and 37 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Marill use Electric, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Marill in Pokémon GO

Marill can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Marill Evolution Guide

Marill is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Azurill (#298)
• Marill (#183) ← current — 25 Candy
• Azumarill (#184) — 25 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Marill in Pokémon GO

Shiny Marill is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Marill gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (287 - 329 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Marill

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Updated June 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.