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 chomps with its gaping mouth. Its huge jaws are actually steel horns that have been transformed.
It chomps with its gaping mouth. Its huge jaws are actually steel horns that have been transformed.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x83-98% Mud-Slap 2x33-39% | ||
 Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
 Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x54-65% Arm Thrust 2x15-20% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x80-96% Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x113-134%KO Flamethrower 2x95-113%KO Flame Wheel 2x45-54% Ember 2x45-54% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x118-139%KO Flamethrower 2x100-118%KO Ember 2x45-54% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Wooper builds →Mud Bomb 2x45-54% Mud Shot 2x39-48% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x68-80% Brick Break 2x59-70% Vital Throw 2x54-64% Arm Thrust 2x18-21% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x79-94% Rock Smash 2x25-30% Mud-Slap 2x30-36% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x125-148%KO Flamethrower 2x101-121%KO Dig 2x45-54% Flame Wheel 2x52-63% | ||
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x109-130%KO Flamethrower 2x91-107%KO Dig 2x37-45% Flame Wheel 2x42-49% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x118-139%KO Flamethrower 2x99-116%KO Dig 2x60-72% Ember 2x45-54% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 2x99-116%KO Flamethrower 2x79-94% Dig 2x33-39% Ember 2x37-45% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x78-93% Rock Smash 2x25-30% Mud-Slap 2x27-33% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x122-144%KO Flamethrower 2x100-119%KO Dig 2x43-52% Fire Fang 2x53-63% | ||
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x106-126%KO Flamethrower 2x88-104%KO Lava Plume 2x78-93% Dig 2x35-42% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x112-133%KO Flamethrower 2x94-111%KO Lava Plume 2x84-100%KO Dig 2x59-70% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 2x94-111%KO Flamethrower 2x78-93% Dig 2x31-37% Ember 2x37-44% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x79-93% Rock Smash 2x24-29% Mud-Slap 2x28-33% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x121-143%KO Flamethrower 2x101-120%KO Dig 2x43-51% Fire Fang 2x53-63% | ||
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x110-130%KO Flamethrower 2x90-107%KO Lava Plume 2x81-97% Dig 2x36-42% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x116-137%KO Earth Power 2x96-113%KO Flamethrower 2x96-113%KO Lava Plume 2x84-100%KO | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 2x96-113%KO Flamethrower 2x79-93% Dig 2x31-38% Ember 2x37-43% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x77-92% Rock Smash 2x25-30% Mud-Slap 2x25-31% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x118-140%KO Flamethrower 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x42-50% Fire Fang 2x51-61% | ||
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x107-126%KO Flamethrower 2x90-106%KO Lava Plume 2x77-92% Dig 2x34-41% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x113-133%KO Flamethrower 2x92-109%KO Lava Plume 2x83-99% Dig 2x58-68% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 2x95-113%KO Flamethrower 2x77-92% Dig 2x31-36% Ember 2x38-44% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x77-91% Rock Smash 2x25-29% Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x122-144%KO Flamethrower 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x43-51% Fire Fang 2x55-65% | ||
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x110-129%KO Flamethrower 2x89-106%KO Lava Plume 2x79-94% Dig 2x34-41% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x115-135%KO Earth Power 2x94-112%KO Flamethrower 2x94-112%KO Lava Plume 2x84-100%KO | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 2x97-115%KO Flamethrower 2x79-94% Dig 2x29-35% Ember 2x37-44% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape can KO Mawile with Close Combat (127-150%). Flygon threatens a KO with Earthquake (103-121%). Lucario's Close Combat also KOs at 188-222%.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x127-150%KO U Turn12-14% Fire Blast 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x103-121%KO Outrage31-37% U Turn12-14% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x188-222%KO Extreme Speed21-25% Bullet Punch16-19% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 12 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Mawile easily with 35 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, False Swipe, Fire Fang and 9 more to offspring.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Mawile Best Moveset
The game plan is straightforward: click Iron Defense, then sweep. Leftovers and Intimidate support the setup turn. EVs go into max HP and Attack so Mawile hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Mawile best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Iron Head
- Iron Defense
- Sucker Punch
- Vise Grip
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Mawile won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Iron Head and Flash Cannon anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Mawile Locations
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 1 locations. Mawile's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Mawile in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Mawile Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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. Ironhead with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in HeartGold & SoulSilver, but Mawile does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Mawile hits 480 BST.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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