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Mawile

Mawile

STEELFAIRY
HP
50
Atk
85
Def
85
SpA
55
SpD
55
Spe
50
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Weaknesses

  • FIRE2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Play RoughFAIRYPhysical20.7%
  2. Iron HeadSTEELPhysical20.4%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus16.5%
  4. Sucker PunchDARKPhysical8.2%

Best Ability / Item

IntimidateLife OrbLife Orb

Mawile technical VGC usage sections

Best Mawile Moves

  • #1

    Play Rough

    FAIPhysical90 BP

    The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.

    20.71%
  • #2

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    20.41%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    16.52%
  • #4

    Sucker Punch

    DARPhysical70 BP

    This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

    8.16%
  • #5

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    7.53%
  • #6

    Swords Dance

    NORStatus

    A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

    5.73%
  • #7

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    2.06%
  • #8

    Baton Pass

    NORStatus

    The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

    1.86%
  • #9

    Crunch

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

    1.67%
  • #10

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    1.17%
  • #11

    Other

    14.18%

Best Mawile Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    25.93%
  • #2

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    19.97%
  • #3

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    7.01%
  • #4

    Impish 32/2/32/0/0/0

    5.29%
  • #5

    Impish 32/0/32/0/2/0

    4.10%
  • #6

    Jolly 32/32/0/0/2/0

    3.44%
  • #7

    Hardy 32/32/0/0/2/0

    2.65%
  • #8

    Brave 32/32/0/2/0/0

    2.38%
  • #9

    Brave 2/32/0/0/32/0

    2.38%
  • #10

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/0/2

    1.85%
  • #11

    Other

    25.00%

Best Mawile Abilities

  • #1

    Intimidate

    When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

    59.66%
  • #2

    Sheer Force

    Removes any additional effects from the Pokémon's moves, but increases the moves' power.

    35.98%
  • #3

    Hyper Cutter

    The Pokémon's prized, mighty pincers prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.

    4.37%

Best Mawile Items

  • #1
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    34.43%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    15.50%
  • #3
    Metal Coat

    Metal Coat

    Raises the power of Steel-type moves. Allows Onix and Scyther to evolve when traded.

    14.40%
  • #4
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    7.82%
  • #5
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    6.58%
  • #6
    Fairy Feather

    Fairy Feather

    Boosts the power of the holder's Fairy-type moves.

    4.12%
  • #7
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    3.57%
  • #8
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    3.16%
  • #9
    Muscle Band

    Muscle Band

    Raises the power of physical moves .

    2.19%
  • #10
    Wide Lens

    Wide Lens

    Boosts accuracy of holder by an 110%.

    1.51%
  • #11

    Other

    6.72%

Best Mawile Teammates

  • #1
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.92%
  • #2
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.71%
  • #3
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.98%
  • #4
    RaichuRaichu
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    4.85%
  • #5
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.86%
  • #6
    QwilfishQwilfish
    WATPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.73%
  • #7
    SableyeSableye
    DARGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.52%
  • #8
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.18%
  • #9
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.05%
  • #10
    Eelektross-MegaEelektross-Mega
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.00%
  • #11

    Other

    58.20%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Mawile?

The best moveset for Mawile in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Play Rough, Iron Head, Protect, Sucker Punch.

How to counter Mawile in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Mawile can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fire 2x, ground 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Mawile?

The best item for Mawile is typically Life Orb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.