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.
A frozen Mamoswine was dug from ice dating back 10,000 years. This Pokémon has been around a long, long, long time.
Its impressive tusks are made of ice. The population thinned when it turned warm after the ice age.
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 X & Y, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Mamoswine for 54-64%. Zapdos's Heat Wave hits Mamoswine for 69-82%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Garchomp builds →Earthquake54-64% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave 2x69-82% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Gliscor builds →Earthquake34-41% Knock Off15-18% | ||
X & Y 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Avalanche, Bite and 10 more.
X & Y Mamoswine Best Moveset
Earthquake is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Mamoswine into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Adamant 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
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Crash
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Stealth Rock
- Icicle Crash
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 Flying coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Mamoswine in X & Y
No wild encounters for Mamoswine. The 3-stage chain runs through Swinub, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Mamoswine in X & Y
Swinub is your first catch on the way to Mamoswine. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 38-39 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Swinub
Step 2Catch or Evolve PiloswineFrost Cavern - 1FXGrass Lv.38-39 IceCommonLateFrost Cavern - 1FYGrass Lv.38-39 IceCommonLateFrost Cavern - 2FXGrass Lv.38-39 IceCommonLateFrost Cavern - 2FYGrass Lv.38-39 IceCommonLateFrost Cavern - 3FYGrass Lv.38-39 IceCommonLateFrost Cavern - 3FXGrass Lv.38-39 IceCommonLateor evolve from Swinub (Step 1)
Step 3Mamoswine ✓
Mamoswine Guide
In X & Y, 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 Scarf 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 X & Y, run Earthquake, Ice Shard, Iciclecrash, and Rock Slide on Mamoswine. Earthquake is the most common pick at 24% 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