Marshadow

Marshadow (Japanese: マーシャドー, Hepburn: Maashadoo) (mar-SHAD-oh^[1]) is a Fighting/Ghost-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Biology

Physiology

Marshadow resembles a shadow and has a wispy figure. It is predominantly black and seems to be wearing some sort of helmet. The helmet has two horn/ear-like appendages with a wispy smoke in the center. Its eyes are orange-red with an oval on top. Its arms possess a bump on each wrist. Marshadow appears to wearing a collar and its legs have a shadowy trail. It has a tiny mouth.

As Zenith Marshadow, its headgear, bumps and collar flare up with green yellow flames, and its eyes also flare up.

Behavior

Since it hides in the shadows of others, it's very shy and secretive. Using its shadow abilities, it becomes the shadows of others and imitates them, eventually becoming even stronger than the person it is imitating.

Natural abilities

Marshadow likes to stay hidden from people, making it unknown to humans and leading most people thinking that it is a myth. Like Gengar, it can hide in shadows. It can turn into its alternate form, Zenith Marshadow, when attacking or enraged.

Game info

Locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Sun and Moon	Event only	One
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon	Event only	One
Sword and Shield	Transfer from Pokémon HOME	None

Pokédex entries

Stats

Stats
HP	90
Attack	125
Defense	80
Sp. Atk	90
Sp. Def	90
Speed	125
Total	600

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Laser Focus	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
1	Assurance	60	100%	10	Dark	Physical
1	Fire Punch	75	100%	15	Fire	Physical
1	Thunder Punch	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical
1	Ice Punch	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical
1	Drain Punch	75	100%	10	Fighting	Physical
1	Counter	—	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
1	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
1	Shadow Sneak	40	100%	30	Ghost	Physical
5	Force Palm	60	100%	10	Fighting	Physical
11	Feint	30	100%	10	Normal	Physical
15	Rolling Kick	60	85%	15	Fighting	Physical
20	Copycat	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
26	Shadow Punch	60	—%	20	Ghost	Physical
30	Role Play	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
35	Jump Kick	100	95%	10	Fighting	Physical
41	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
45	Spectral Thief	90	100%	10	Ghost	Physical
50	Close Combat	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
56	Sucker Punch	70	100%	5	Dark	Physical
60	Endeavor	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM01	Work Up	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM08	Bulk Up	—	—%	20	Fighting	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM23	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
TM47	Low Sweep	65	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special
TM54	False Swipe	40	100%	40	Normal	Physical
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status
TM62	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM71	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical
TM86	Grass Knot	—	100%	20	Grass	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Egg Moves

Marshadow learns no moves via breeding.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bounce USUM	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical
Drain Punch USUM	75	100%	10	Fighting	Physical
Endeavor USUM	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Fire Punch USUM	75	100%	15	Fire	Physical
Focus Punch USUM	150	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
Foul Play USUM	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical
Ice Punch USUM	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical
Iron Head USUM	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
Knock Off USUM	65	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Laser Focus USUM	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
Last Resort USUM	140	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Low Kick USUM	—	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
Outrage USUM	120	100%	10	Dragon	Physical
Role Play USUM	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Snatch USUM	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Superpower USUM	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
Throat Chop USUM	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
Thunder Punch USUM	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical
Zen Headbutt USUM	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Marshadow first appeared in I Choose You!

Another Marshadow also appears in "The Dex Can't Help It!"

Trivia

• Marshadow is the first Fighting/Ghost type.
  • Its STAB combination is the only one that 2 Pokémon can resist, as only two Pokémon have the Normal/Ghost typing that resist said combination, those being Hisuian form Zorua and Zoroark.
• In Super Smash Bros., Marshadow is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Spectral Thief.
• In M20, Marshadow was shown to be able to cause nightmares. However, it can't learn Nightmare.
• It is impossible to get its shiny in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, unlike other Pokémon from its generation.
• Marshadow has a unique EV Yield.
• Marshadow is the last Pokémon in the Alola Pokédex in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
• Marshadow was featured as the main Mythical Pokémon for Pokémon GO Tour 2024.

Origin

Marshadow is based on a shadow with elements of Nightmarchers (in Hawaiian mythology, the aggressive ghosts of ancient warriors).

Etymology

Marshadow's name is a portmanteau of "Mars" (the Roman god of war and the fourth planet in the solar system, tying in with its Fighting type and Alola's space theme), "martial arts", "march", ''Nightmarchers'' and "shadow".

Gallery

v · d · e List of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
Generation I	Articuno Zapdos Moltres Mewtwo Mew[a]
Generation II	Raikou Entei Suicune Lugia Ho-Oh Celebi[a]
Generation III	Regirock Regice Registeel Latias Latios Kyogre Groudon Rayquaza Jirachi[a] Deoxys[a]
Generation IV	Uxie Mesprit Azelf Dialga Palkia Heatran Regigigas Giratina Cresselia Phione[a] Manaphy[a] Darkrai[a] Shaymin[a] Arceus[a]
Generation V	Victini[a] Cobalion Terrakion Virizion Tornadus Thundurus Reshiram Zekrom Landorus Kyurem Keldeo[a] Meloetta[a] Genesect[a]
Generation VI	Xerneas Yveltal Zygarde Diancie[a] Hoopa[a] Volcanion[a]
Generation VII	Type: Null Silvally Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Cosmog Cosmoem Solgaleo Lunala Necrozma Magearna[a] Marshadow[a] Zeraora[a] Meltan[a] Melmetal[a]
Generation VIII	Zacian Zamazenta Eternatus Kubfu Urshifu Zarude[a] Regieleki Regidrago Glastrier Spectrier Calyrex Enamorus
Generation IX	Wo-Chien Chien-Pao Ting-Lu Chi-Yu Koraidon Miraidon Okidogi Munkidori Fezandipiti Ogerpon Terapagos Pecharunt[a]
^ a: Mythical Pokémon

v · d · e List of Generation VII Pokémon
#001–025 (#722–746)	Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Litten Torracat Incineroar Popplio Brionne Primarina Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Yungoos Gumshoos Grubbin Charjabug Vikavolt Crabrawler Crabominable Oricorio Cutiefly Ribombee Rockruff Lycanroc Wishiwashi
#026–050 (#747–771)	Mareanie Toxapex Mudbray Mudsdale Dewpider Araquanid Fomantis Lurantis Morelull Shiinotic Salandit Salazzle Stufful Bewear Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Comfey Oranguru Passimian Wimpod Golisopod Sandygast Palossand Pyukumuku
#051–075 (#772–796)	Type: Null Silvally Minior Komala Turtonator Togedemaru Mimikyu Bruxish Drampa Dhelmise Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Cosmog Cosmoem Solgaleo Lunala Nihilego Buzzwole Pheromosa Xurkitree
#076–088 (#797–809)	Celesteela Kartana Guzzlord Necrozma Magearna Marshadow Poipole Naganadel Stakataka Blacephalon Zeraora Meltan Melmetal
See also	Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VIII Generation IX
Generation VII

v · d · e Alola Pokédex
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Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon #001–025 Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Litten Torracat Incineroar Popplio Brionne Primarina Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Yungoos Gumshoos Rattata Raticate Caterpie Metapod Butterfree Ledyba Ledian Spinarak Ariados Pichu Pikachu #026–050 Raichu Grubbin Charjabug Vikavolt Bonsly Sudowoodo Happiny Chansey Blissey Munchlax Snorlax Slowpoke Slowbro Slowking Wingull Pelipper Abra Kadabra Alakazam Meowth Persian Magnemite Magneton Magnezone Grimer #051–075 Muk Growlithe Arcanine Drowzee Hypno Makuhita Hariyama Smeargle Crabrawler Crabominable Gastly Haunter Gengar Drifloon Drifblim Misdreavus Mismagius Zubat Golbat Crobat Diglett Dugtrio Spearow Fearow Rufflet #076–100 Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Mankey Primeape Delibird Oricorio Cutiefly Ribombee Petilil Lilligant Cottonee Whimsicott Psyduck Golduck Magikarp Gyarados Barboach Whiscash Machop Machoke Machamp Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith #101–125 Carbink Sableye Rockruff Lycanroc Spinda Tentacool Tentacruel Finneon Lumineon Wishiwashi Luvdisc Corsola Mareanie Toxapex Shellder Cloyster Bagon Shelgon Salamence Lillipup Herdier Stoutland Eevee Vaporeon Jolteon #126–150 Flareon Espeon Umbreon Leafeon Glaceon Sylveon Mudbray Mudsdale Igglybuff Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Tauros Miltank Surskit Masquerain Dewpider Araquanid Fomantis Lurantis Morelull Shiinotic Paras Parasect Poliwag Poliwhirl #151–175 Poliwrath Politoed Goldeen Seaking Feebas Milotic Alomomola Fletchling Fletchinder Talonflame Salandit Salazzle Cubone Marowak Kangaskhan Magby Magmar Magmortar Stufful Bewear Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Comfey Pinsir #176–200 Oranguru Passimian Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Castform Wimpod Golisopod Staryu Starmie Sandygast Palossand Cranidos Rampardos Shieldon Bastiodon Archen Archeops Tirtouga Carracosta Phantump Trevenant Nosepass Probopass Pyukumuku #201–225 Chinchou Lanturn Type: Null Silvally Zygarde Trubbish Garbodor Skarmory Ditto Cleffa Clefairy Clefable Minior Beldum Metang Metagross Porygon Porygon2 Porygon-Z Pancham Pangoro Komala Torkoal Turtonator Togedemaru #226–250 Elekid Electabuzz Electivire Geodude Graveler Golem Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Trapinch Vibrava Flygon Gible Gabite Garchomp Klefki Mimikyu Bruxish Drampa Absol Snorunt Glalie Froslass Sneasel Weavile #251–275 Sandshrew Sandslash Vulpix Ninetales Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Snubbull Granbull Shellos Gastrodon Relicanth Dhelmise Carvanha Sharpedo Wailmer Wailord Lapras Exeggcute Exeggutor Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Emolga Scyther #276–300 Scizor Murkrow Honchkrow Riolu Lucario Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Aerodactyl Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Cosmog Cosmoem Solgaleo Lunala Nihilego Buzzwole Pheromosa Xurkitree Celesteela Kartana Guzzlord Necrozma #301–302 Magearna Marshadow Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon #001–025 Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Litten Torracat Incineroar Popplio Brionne Primarina Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Yungoos Gumshoos Rattata Raticate Caterpie Metapod Butterfree Ledyba Ledian Spinarak Ariados Buneary Lopunny #026–050 Inkay Malamar Zorua Zoroark Furfrou Pichu Pikachu Raichu Grubbin Charjabug Vikavolt Bonsly Sudowoodo Happiny Chansey Blissey Munchlax Snorlax Slowpoke Slowbro Slowking Wingull Pelipper Abra Kadabra #051–075 Alakazam Meowth Persian Magnemite Magneton Magnezone Grimer Muk Mime Jr. Mr. Mime Ekans Arbok Dunsparce Growlithe Arcanine Drowzee Hypno Makuhita Hariyama Smeargle Crabrawler Crabominable Gastly Haunter Gengar #076–100 Drifloon Drifblim Murkrow Honchkrow Zubat Golbat Crobat Noibat Noivern Diglett Dugtrio Spearow Fearow Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Mankey Primeape Delibird Oricorio Hawlucha Cutiefly Ribombee Flabébé #101–125 Floette Florges Petilil Lilligant Cottonee Whimsicott Psyduck Golduck Smoochum Jynx Magikarp Gyarados Barboach Whiscash Seel Dewgong Machop Machoke Machamp Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Carbink Sableye Mawile #126–150 Rockruff Lycanroc Spinda Tentacool Tentacruel Finneon Lumineon Wishiwashi Luvdisc Corsola Mareanie Toxapex Shellder Cloyster Clamperl Huntail Gorebyss Remoraid Octillery Mantyke Mantine Bagon Shelgon Salamence Lillipup #151–175 Herdier Stoutland Eevee Vaporeon Jolteon Flareon Espeon Umbreon Leafeon Glaceon Sylveon Mudbray Mudsdale Mareep Flaaffy Ampharos Igglybuff Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Tauros Miltank Surskit Masquerain Dewpider Araquanid #176–200 Fomantis Lurantis Morelull Shiinotic Paras Parasect Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Politoed Goldeen Seaking Basculin Feebas Milotic Alomomola Fletchling Fletchinder Talonflame Salandit Salazzle Cubone Marowak Kangaskhan Magby #201–225 Magmar Magmortar Larvesta Volcarona Stufful Bewear Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Comfey Pinsir Hoothoot Noctowl Kecleon Oranguru Passimian Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Castform Wimpod Golisopod Staryu Starmie Sandygast #226–250 Palossand Omanyte Omastar Kabuto Kabutops Lileep Cradily Anorith Armaldo Cranidos Rampardos Shieldon Bastiodon Archen Archeops Tirtouga Carracosta Tyrunt Tyrantrum Amaura Aurorus Larvitar Pupitar Tyranitar Phantump #251–275 Trevenant Natu Xatu Nosepass Probopass Pyukumuku Chinchou Lanturn Type: Null Silvally Poipole Naganadel Zygarde Trubbish Garbodor Minccino Cinccino Pineco Forretress Skarmory Ditto Cleffa Clefairy Clefable Elgyem #276–300 Beheeyem Minior Beldum Metang Metagross Porygon Porygon2 Porygon-Z Pancham Pangoro Komala Torkoal Turtonator Houndour Houndoom Dedenne Togedemaru Electrike Manectric Elekid Electabuzz Electivire Geodude Graveler Golem #301–325 Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Trapinch Vibrava Flygon Gible Gabite Garchomp Baltoy Claydol Golett Golurk Klefki Mimikyu Shuppet Banette Frillish Jellicent Bruxish Drampa Absol Snorunt Glalie Froslass #326–350 Sneasel Weavile Sandshrew Sandslash Vulpix Ninetales Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Scraggy Scrafty Pawniard Bisharp Snubbull Granbull Shellos Gastrodon Relicanth Dhelmise Carvanha Sharpedo Skrelp Dragalge Clauncher Clawitzer #351–375 Wailmer Wailord Lapras Tropius Exeggcute Exeggutor Corphish Crawdaunt Mienfoo Mienshao Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Emolga Scyther Scizor Heracross Aipom Ambipom Litleo Pyroar Misdreavus Mismagius Druddigon Lickitung #376–400 Lickilicky Riolu Lucario Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Aerodactyl Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Cosmog Cosmoem Solgaleo Lunala Nihilego Stakataka Blacephalon Buzzwole Pheromosa Xurkitree Celesteela Kartana Guzzlord Necrozma #401–403 Magearna Marshadow Zeraora
See also	Kanto Johto Hoenn Sinnoh Hisui Unova Kalos Galar Paldea
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