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 |
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Skarmory builds →Flash Cannon 2x38-45% Steel Wing 2x44-52% Metal Claw 2x33-39% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Obtain MethodPoni Wilds Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Pelipper builds →Hydro Pump 2x98-115%KO Surf 2x79-94% Scald 2x71-84% Steel Wing 2x21-25% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
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% | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Araquanid WaterBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Araquanid builds →Surf 2x49-58% Liquidation 2x48-57% Scald 2x44-52% Waterfall 2x45-54% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Mamoswine for 55-64%. Toxapex's Scald hits Mamoswine for 44-52%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Garchomp builds →Earthquake55-64% Stone Edge36-43% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Toxapex builds →Scald 2x44-52% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Tapu Koko builds →Dazzling Gleam66-78% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Gliscor builds →Earthquake34-41% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Avalanche, Bite and 10 more.
Sun & Moon Mamoswine Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Mamoswine's strengths as a physical attacker. Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade, and max Attack and Speed EVs back that up. Thickfat rounds out the package.
Best Build
Mamoswine best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Icicle Crash
- Ice Shard
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Crash
- Earthquake
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Mamoswine picks up Ancient Power and Avalanche only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Blizzard and Earthquake while Rock and Normal coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Mamoswine in Sun & Moon
Mamoswine doesn't appear wild. Catch Swinub instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Mamoswine. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Mamoswine Guide
In Sun & Moon, Mamoswine looks average on paper at 530 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. A-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Earthquake with Life Orb 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.
For Sun & Moon, Mamoswine has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
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