I agree, Malamar's best chance of breaking into OU is a bulky attacking set that makes its niche as a Contrary abuser with Superpower.I'm of the opinion that Jolly and Speed EVs are a waste on non-scarfed Malamar since making these investments doesn't really allow it to outrun many relevant targets.
Adamant or Careful with defensive EVs like HP and Sp.Def are better-suited so that he's tanky enough to be able to boost and do his thing.
The rise of Sticky Web also means the rise of Defog, which stops this in its tracks.Not really, With Sticky Web on the loose, Malamar doesn't only benefit from your Web on the team, but he also benefits from the Web on your team (Contrary), Best EV Spread would be 252 HP / 252 Spe or 252 HP / 252 Def or 252 HP / 252 SpD or 252 HP / 252 Atk
All depend on your movepool. You can run Dual Screen, you can run Physical sweeper, or you can run Bulky Physical Sweeper.
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