Mamoswine Best Moveset
130 Attack at 80 Speed on Ice/Ground TermStab with AbilityThick Fat halving Fire and Ice damage. Held ItemFocus Sash guarantees surviving one hit. NatureJolly outspeeds enough of the tier. The moveset runs physical Ice and Ground coverage that hits Dragon, Flying, Electric, Fire, Steel, and Rock super-effectively. MoveIce Shard priority handles faster targets.
Ice/Ground with 130 Attack and Ice Shard priority in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Set Stealth Rock and threatened KOs on the same turn. Most Ice-types couldn't do both.
Best Moves
Best Build
Mamoswine best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Superpower
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Thick Fat removed the Fire and Ice weaknesses in Gen V (Black & White). Mamoswine checked Dragon-types with Ice Shard and set rocks reliably. Two gens at the top.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Crash
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VI (X & Y). Fairy-types handled Dragons better without the Ice weakness that came with using Mamoswine. The niche shrank as better Dragon checks appeared.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Stealth Rock
- Icicle Crash
Recommended Teammates
Ice Shard still punished Dragon and Flying types in Gen VII (Sun & Moon), but Mamoswine wasn't the primary answer to those threats anymore. Two gens below the top.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Stealth Rock
- Icicle Crash
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of consistency below the top tier in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Thick Fat and Ice Shard kept Mamoswine relevant as a niche pick on offensive teams.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
- Icicle Crash
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Stuck between tiers in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Too strong for the level below but not quite fast enough to justify the slot at the level above.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Crash
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Mamoswine Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Mamoswine
Pincurchin's Scald hits Mamoswine for 45-53%.
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Clodsire builds →Earthquake19-23% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Pincurchin builds →Scald 2x45-53% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Mamoswine View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn18-22% Play Rough24-28% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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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 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Mamoswine
Can't catch Mamoswine directly. Start with Swinub at moderate 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 SV
The path to Mamoswine starts with Swinub at Lv. 8-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SwinubChilling WaterheadLv.8-60OverworldDayKitakami HallLv.8-60OverworldDayMossfell ConfluenceLv.8-60OverworldDayOni MountainLv.8-60OverworldDayOnis MawLv.8-60OverworldDayRevelers RoadLv.8-60OverworldDay
Step 3Mamoswine ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mamoswine egg.
No wild encounters for Mamoswine. The 3-stage chain runs through Swinub, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Mamoswine in PLA
To get Mamoswine, start by catching Swinub through walking encounters at Lv. 29-62. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SwinubAvalanche SlopesLv.29-32GrassRate 15%Bonechill WastesLv.29-32GrassRate 15%Avalugg's LegacyLv.52-60GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve PiloswineBonechill WastesLv.43-46GrassRate 15%Avalugg's LegacyLv.52-60GrassRate 15%Avalanche SlopesLv.59-62GrassRate 15%or evolve from Swinub (Step 1)
Step 3Mamoswine ✓
You're catching Swinub first, not Mamoswine. Swinub appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Mamoswine in BDSP
Swinub is your first catch on the way to Mamoswine. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-63 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SwinubBogsunk CavernLv.16-63GrassShining PearlRate 50%Unique encounterSwampy CaveLv.16-63GrassShining PearlRate 50%Unique encounterBogsunk CavernLv.16-63GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 40%Unique encounterSwampy CaveLv.16-63GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 40%Unique encounterRoute 217Lv.34GrassRate 40%Swarm activeGlacial CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameIcy CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameWhiteout CaveLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Evolve into Piloswine
Step 3Mamoswine ✓
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 SwSh
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 FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 40%SnowstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 40%SnowstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 35%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 35%SnowingHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 40%SnowingGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SnowingGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SnowstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 15%SnowingGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 15%SnowstormDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldShieldRate 35%SnowstormSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 20%OvercastSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve PiloswineDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 40%SnowingSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 29%SnowingSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 29%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 25%SnowingSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 24%Normal WeatherSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 24%Intense SunSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 22%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 22%OvercastRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%All Weatheror evolve from Swinub (Step 1)
Step 3Mamoswine ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mamoswine egg.
Base Stats
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 Guide
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.
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.
Run Earthquake, Ice Shard, Iciclecrash, and Stealth Rock on Mamoswine. Earthquake is the most common pick at 0% 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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves