Free switch-ins on Electric moves make Mamoswine useful in any team that needs that coverage. Thick Fat halves incoming Fire and Ice damage. Known as the Twin Tusk Pokemon. The stat spread favors raw physical power.
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
FragileFire, Water, Grass, Fighting, and Steel-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Mamoswine to get Swinub eggs easily using 138 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Bite, Curse and 4 more.
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
Best Mamoswine Moveset
- Earthquake
- Icicle Crash
- Ice Shard
- Knock Off
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
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 SwinubEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-940%EarlySnowstormEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1040%EarlySnowstormEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-935%EarlySnowingEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1035%EarlySnowingEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3040%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3040%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowstormEASYGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-3515%MidWaterSnowstormEASYGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-3515%MidWaterSnowingEASYGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-3515%MidWaterSnowstormEASYGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-3515%MidWaterSnowingEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldOverworldLv.42-4735%LateSnowstormEASYSlippery SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowingEASYSlippery SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowstormEASYSlippery SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowstormEASYSlippery SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowingEASYSlippery SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYSlippery SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYSlippery SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYSlippery SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYSlippery SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostHeavy FogEASYSlippery SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostIntense SunEASYSlippery SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostHeavy FogEASYSlippery SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostIntense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve PiloswineEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4540%LateSnowingEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4540%LateSnowingEFFORTLESSSlippery SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6529%PostSnowingEFFORTLESSSlippery SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6529%PostSnowingEFFORTLESSSlippery SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6529%PostSnowstormEFFORTLESSSlippery SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6529%PostSnowstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5225%PostWaterSnowingEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5225%PostWaterSnowingEASYSlippery SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6524%PostIntense SunEASYSlippery SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostIntense SunEASYSlippery SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6524%PostNormal WeatherEASYSlippery SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostNormal WeatherEASYSlippery SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6522%PostHeavy FogEASYSlippery SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6522%PostOvercastEASYSlippery SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6522%PostHeavy FogEASYSlippery SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6522%PostOvercastEASYRoaring-Sea CavesSwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostCaveAll WeatherEASYRoaring-Sea CavesShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostCaveAll Weatheror evolve from Swinub (Step 1)
Step 3Mamoswine ✓
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Mamoswine appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Mamoswine appears in 13 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A