Mawile

🎯 Best Counters Against Mawile

Top Pokémon to use when battling Mawile in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
2	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
3	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
4	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
5	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
6	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
7	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
8	Volcanion	Fire Water	252	216	190	4,151
9	Moltres	Fire Flying	251	181	207	3,964
10	Heatran	Fire Steel	251	213	209	4,295

📖 Complete Mawile Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Mawile (#303) is a Steel/Fairy-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,870 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Mawile has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Mawile in 2026.

📊 Mawile Stats Analysis

Mawile's Attack stat is 155 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Mawile may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 141 Defense (Good) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 433. Trainers should be mindful of Mawile's limited bulk. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Mawile's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Mawile Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Mawile depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bite (Fast) with Play Rough (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Mawile has 5 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Mawile PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Mawile can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Steel/Fairy typing provides useful matchups against Dragon, Bug, Normal-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Mawile faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Mawile Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Mawile's effectiveness depends on its typing and 155 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Mawile use Fire, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Mawile in Pokémon GO

Mawile can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

😈 Shadow Mawile

Shadow Mawile is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Mawile's effective Attack becomes ~186. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Mawile in Pokémon GO

Shiny Mawile is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Mawile gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,096 - 1,167 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Mawile

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Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.