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No. 0303 · Generation III · Hoenn

Mawile

The Deceiver Pokémon

TL;DR. Mawile is a steel/fairy-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 380. MAWHILE’s huge jaws are actually steel horns that have been transformed. Its docile-looking face serves to lull its foe into letting down its guard. When the foe least expects it, MAWHILE chomps it with its gaping jaws.

Steel Fairy

MAWHILE’s huge jaws are actually steel horns that have been transformed. Its docile-looking face serves to lull its foe into letting down its guard. When the foe least expects it, MAWHILE chomps it with its gaping jaws.

Height0.6 m

Weight11.5 kg

AbilitiesHyper Cutter, Intimidate

HiddenSheer Force

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 380. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50

Attack 85

Defense 85

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 55

Speed 50

Total380

380 base stat total, the 662nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 87th among Steel-types.

85 base Attack, Mawile's strongest stat, ranking 48th of 123 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Mawile in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mawile reaches 1,634 CP at level 40 and 1,870 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack155

GO Defense141

GO Stamina137

Max CP (L40)1,634

Max CP (L50)1,848

Best buddy (L51)1,870

Raid catch CP 877–934 (L20). Weather boosted 1,096–1,167 (L25).

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Competitive

Mawile in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Mawile across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #192 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #192 85.2 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Mawile.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mawile, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Mawile?

Mawile is a Steel/Fairy-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Mawile weak to?

Mawile takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Mawile resistant to?

Mawile is immune to Poison, Dragon. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Rock, Dark, Fairy, Bug.

How does Mawile evolve?

Mawile evolves into Mega Mawile (Mega Evolve with Mawileite (battle-only)).

What generation is Mawile from?

Mawile was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0303.

What are Mawile's base stats?

Mawile has HP 50, Attack 85, Defense 85, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 55, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 380.

What are Mawile's abilities?

Mawile can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Intimidate, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.

Is Mawile legendary or mythical?

No. Mawile is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Mawile's best stat?

Mawile's highest base stat is Attack at 85, which ranks 48th of 123 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Mawile good?

Mawile has a base stat total of 380, the 662nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 87th among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Mega

Mega Mawile

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Mawile as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Mawile in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Mawile in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Mawile in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Mawile 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Mawile is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fire Ground

½× Resists

Normal Grass Ice Flying Psychic Rock Dark Fairy

¼× Strongly resists

Bug

0× Immune to

Poison Dragon

Comparison

Mawile vs. the average Steel-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 123 Steel-type Pokémon.

Stat	Mawile	Steel avg	Difference
HP	50	69	-19
Attack	85	78	+7
Defense	85	90	-5
Special Attack	55	74	-19
Special Defense	55	81	-26
Speed	50	63	-13
Total	380	455	-75

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Game appearances

Mawile appears in 26 games.

Every mainline release where Mawile is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC

Gen IX

2025 Legends: Z-A
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Mawile in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 14 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Iron Island B1f LeftIron Island B1f RightIron Island B2f LeftIron Island B2f RightIron Island B3f

SoulSilver

Kanto Route 9

Ruby

Cave OF Origin 1FCave OF Origin B1fCave OF Origin B2fCave OF Origin B3fGranite Cave B1fGranite Cave B2fHoenn Victory Road B2fSky Pillar 1FSky Pillar 3FSky Pillar 5F

Omega Ruby

Granite Cave B2f

Emerald

Hoenn Victory Road B1fHoenn Victory Road B2f

Black, White

Challengers Cave 1FChallengers Cave B1fChallengers Cave B2f

X, Y

Friend Safari FairyFriend Safari SteelGlittering Cave Unknown Area 303

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Ten Carat Hill Inside

Onbs 4F

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