Stats & Training
The stat line revolves around Attack. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. HP backs it up, though Sp. Def doesn't pull its weight. Worth 3 Attack EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind to max out.
This species reached its zenith during the period known as the ice age. I suspect that Hisui’s frigid climate is in harmony with Mamoswine’s constitution, thus awakening hidden potential.
Mamoswine Weakness
Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, and Steel moves hit Mamoswine for super-effective damage. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x69-81% Fire Blast 2x46-54% Aqua Tail 2x81-96% Flamethrower 2x37-44% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Talonflame builds →Overheat 2x95-112%KO Flare Blitz 2x76-89% Solar Beam 2x58-69% Fire Blast 2x79-94% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x154-182%KO Flare Blitz 2x61-71% Solar Beam 2x95-112%KO Fire Blast 2x131-154%KO | ||
 Corviknight Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Corviknight builds →Flash Cannon 2x46-55% Iron Head 2x54-63% Body Press 2x36-42% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Pelipper builds →Hydro Pump 2x98-115%KO Surf 2x79-94% Liquidation 2x38-45% Seed Bomb 2x24-28% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Fezandipiti deals 43-50% with Heat Wave.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Clodsire builds →Earthquake29-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn14-17% Moonblast32-38% Heat Wave 2x43-50% | ||
| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 Pincurchin Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Pincurchin builds →Sucker Punch24-28% Liquidation 2x57-68% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Mamoswine evolved from Swinub's chain using knowing a specific move. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Swinub eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Swinub pushed Mamoswine to 530 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +80. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mamoswine to get Swinub eggs easily using 206 partners from the Ground egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Mamoswine Best Moveset
Earthquake is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Mamoswine into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Thickfat helps on the margins.
Best Build
Mamoswine best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Crash
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Icicle Crash
- Ice Shard
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Crash
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Mamoswine's Rock and Normal coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Blizzard and Earthquake for same-type damage. Take Down and Earthquake are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mamoswine in Scarlet & Violet
Mamoswine isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Swinub from Gold, Crystal, or Sword. The evolution path from Swinub to Mamoswine is covered in the steps below.
Mamoswine Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Mamoswine looks average on paper at 530 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Earthquake with Choice Band is the standard set.
Mamoswine gets Thick Fat, Oblivious, and Snow Cloak. But Thick Fat is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Mamoswine is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
In Scarlet & Violet, Mamoswine's hidden ability is Thick Fat. Halves damage from fire and ice moves. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Mamoswine appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves