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Malamar are known to abduct Pokémon they see fit while exploring new areas. One instance involves a Flareon, in which the Flareon was later found beaten up and confused, with a new found fear of Malamar. Reports of a Malamar making it's way back to shore around the area the Flareon was found also popped up. As a result, safety messages regarding potential abductions from Malamar and giving requests to keep your Pokémon close to you at all times have been issued throughout regions which Malamar are located in.