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.
Attached to its head is a huge set of jaws formed by horns. It can chew through iron beams.
Attached to its head is a huge set of jaws formed by horns. It can chew through iron beams.
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)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x45-54% Ember 2x39-48% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x91-107%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% Low Sweep 2x59-70% | ||
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x80-96% Mud-Slap 2x18-21% | ||
 Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Pansear builds →Low Sweep 2x32-39% Incinerate 2x59-70% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x76-90% Vital Throw 2x76-90% Low Sweep 2x71-86% Revenge 2x68-81% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x76-90% Low Sweep 2x84-100%KO Rock Smash 2x52-62% Double Kick 2x40-48% | ||
Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Pansear builds →Flame Burst 2x63-76% Low Sweep 2x32-38% Incinerate 2x56-67% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x40-48% Ember 2x35-43% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x84-100%KO Brick Break 2x63-76% Low Sweep 2x56-67% Rock Smash 2x35-43% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Darmanitan builds →Focus Blast 2x49-58% Earthquake 2x86-103%KO Dig 2x71-83% Fire Punch 2x99-117%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x74-88% Earthquake 2x68-81% Dig 2x54-64% Vital Throw 2x74-88% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x74-88% Earthquake 2x79-94% Dig 2x65-78% Low Sweep 2x81-96% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x39-46% Ember 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x88-104%KO Dig 2x71-83% Low Sweep 2x39-47% Rock Smash 2x25-31% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Darmanitan builds →Focus Blast 2x52-62% Earthquake 2x91-109%KO Dig 2x73-86% Fire Punch 2x104-122%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x78-93% Earthquake 2x69-81% Dig 2x56-67% Vital Throw 2x75-89% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x78-93% Earthquake 2x84-99% Dig 2x67-79% Brick Break 2x94-111%KO | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x41-48% Ember 2x35-41% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x90-107%KO Dig 2x72-85% Low Sweep 2x40-47% Bulldoze 2x56-67% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x167-197%KO Focus Blast 2x50-60% Hammer Arm 2x94-111%KO Earthquake 2x94-111%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x76-90% Earthquake 2x71-84% Dig 2x58-69% Vital Throw 2x76-90% | ||
Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Pansear builds →Fire Blast 2x99-117%KO Dig 2x36-42% Flame Burst 2x64-77% Low Sweep 2x30-36% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Tepig builds →Flamethrower 2x76-90% Flame Charge 2x39-47% Ember 2x37-43% Rock Smash 2x22-27% | ||
 Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Litwick builds →Flame Burst 2x76-90% Ember 2x44-53% Fire Spin 2x39-47% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x160-189%KO Focus Blast 2x49-58% Fire Blast 2x68-81% Hammer Arm 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x158-186%KO Rock Smash 2x40-48% Double Kick 2x30-36% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Stunfisk builds →Earthquake 2x73-87% Dig 2x61-72% Mud Bomb 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x45-54% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x45-54% Mud Shot 2x58-69% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
 Larvesta BugFire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 18 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Larvesta builds →Fire Blast 2x94-111%KO Flame Charge 2x48-57% Ember 2x35-42% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x166-195%KO Focus Blast 2x50-59% Fire Blast 2x70-83% Hammer Arm 2x92-108%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x159-187%KO Sacred Sword 2x86-102%KO Rock Smash 2x39-47% Double Kick 2x30-36% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Stunfisk builds →Earthquake 2x77-91% Dig 2x62-74% Mud Bomb 2x82-96% Bulldoze 2x47-55% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x47-55% Mud Shot 2x58-69% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Larvesta BugFire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 18 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Larvesta builds →Fire Blast 2x95-113%KO Flame Charge 2x49-58% Ember 2x37-44% | ||
In Black & White, Garchomp can KO Mawile with Earthquake (87-103%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (89-106%). Volcarona's Fire Blast also KOs at 195-230%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Outrage26-31% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x89-106%KO Rapid Spin7-9% Rock Slide11-13% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain22-26% Fire Blast 2x195-230%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mawile View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x75-89% Mach Punch 2x41-48% | ||
Black & White 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 38 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Captivate, Fire Fang and 9 more to offspring.
Black & White Mawile Best Moveset
Intimidate isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Rocky Helmet for chip damage on every physical hit received and max HP and Defense EVs, Mawile fills the setup attacker slot reliably. Bold nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Mawile best EVs are HP and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Super Fang
- Foul Play
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
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
Black & White Mawile Locations
A handful of locations for Mawile with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Mawile in Black & White
6 walking encounters at Lv. 49+ for Mawile across Black and White. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Mawile Guide
In Black & White, 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. Superfang with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black & White, but Mawile does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Mawile hits 480 BST.
In Black & White, 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 Black & White, Mawile fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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