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 Pokémon can be spotted in wall paintings from as far back as 10,000 years ago. For a while, it was thought to have gone extinct.
It looks strong, and that’s exactly what it is. As the weather grows colder, its ice tusks grow longer, thicker, and more impressive.
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Incineroar threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (132-155%).
 Klinklang Steel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves View Klinklang builds →
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 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Incineroar builds →Knock Off36-42% Flare Blitz 2x132-155%KO | ||
 Leafeon Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Leafeon builds →Knock Off30-35% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch 2x71-84% Knock Off20-24% Mach Punch 2x38-45% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Slowking builds →Scald 2x73-86% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Bite, Curse and 4 more.
Sword & Shield 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
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
- Icicle Crash
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Mamoswine picks up Ancient Power and Bite 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
How to Get Mamoswine in Sword & Shield
Can't catch Mamoswine directly. Start with Swinub at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 3-stage chain from Swinub to Mamoswine is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Mamoswine in Sword & Shield
The path to Mamoswine starts with Swinub at Lv. 7-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SwinubRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-940%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1040%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-935%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1035%EarlySnowingHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3040%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3040%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowstormGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowstormGiant's SeatShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidSnowstormGiant's SeatSwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidSnowingGiant's SeatSwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidSnowstormGiant's SeatShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidSnowingDusty BowlShieldOverworld Lv.42-4735%LateSnowstormSlippery SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowingSlippery SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowstormSlippery SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowstormSlippery SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowingSlippery SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherSlippery SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherSlippery SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-6516%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-6516%PostIntense SunSlippery SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-6516%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-6516%PostIntense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve PiloswineDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4540%LateSnowingDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4540%LateSnowingSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6529%PostSnowingSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6529%PostSnowingSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6529%PostSnowstormSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6529%PostSnowstormLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water25%PostSnowingLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water25%PostSnowingSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6524%PostIntense SunSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6524%PostIntense SunSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6524%PostNormal WeatherSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6524%PostNormal WeatherSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6522%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6522%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6522%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6522%PostOvercastRoaring-Sea CavesSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Cave20%PostAll WeatherRoaring-Sea CavesShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Cave20%PostAll Weatheror evolve from Swinub (Step 1)
Step 3Mamoswine ✓
Mamoswine Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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 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.
In Sword & Shield, run Earthquake, Iciclecrash, Ice Shard, and Knock Off on Mamoswine. Earthquake is the most common pick at 25% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
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