Stats & Training
Mawile's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, HP trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Attack and Defense EVs, on a fast 800K XP curve.
It uses its docile-looking face to lull foes into complacency, then bites with its huge, relentless jaws.
It uses its docile-looking face to lull foes into complacency, then bites with its huge, relentless jaws.
Mawile Weakness
Mawile's Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. 11 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Mawile's physical bulk (base 85 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Claydol can KO Mawile with Earthquake (88-104%). Heracross's Megahorn hits Mawile for 36-42%. Charizard's Fire Blast also KOs at 169-199%.
 Claydol GroundPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin7-9% Earthquake 2x88-104%KO Explosion36-42% Psychic18-21% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Heracross builds →Megahorn36-42% Rock Slide15-18% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x169-199%KO | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Breeding is the whole story for Mawile. A decent partner pool through two egg groups, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything. It's got 6 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Mawile easily with 27 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, False Swipe, Poison Fang and 3 more to offspring.
FireRed & LeafGreen Mawile Best Moveset
The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Leftovers and Intimidate support the setup turn. EVs go into flexible so Mawile hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Mawile best EVs are HP and Attack
Pivot Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Swords Dance
- Focus Punch
- Hidden Power Steel
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Ancient Power and False Swipe from the egg pool give Mawile something extra. Pair those with Steel STAB for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mawile in FireRed & LeafGreen
Mawile doesn't appear in FireRed & LeafGreen. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Mawile is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to FireRed & LeafGreen.
Also found in:
Mawile Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Don't let Mawile's 380 base stat total fool you. Intimidate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier. Baton Pass with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in FireRed & LeafGreen, but Mawile does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Mawile hits 480 BST.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Run Intimidate on Mawile. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Mawile also gets Hyper Cutter and Sheer Force, but they don't compare.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Mawile fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Game Availability
Mawile first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and spans 15 games across 8 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
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