Mega Mawile Pokemon GO — Mega Raids Raid, Catch CP 1,323-1,394

Q: Is Mega Mawile good in Pokemon GO?

Mega Mawile has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 2,691 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO?

Mega Mawile has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Mega Mawile's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Mawile is a Steel/Fairy-type Pokemon weak to Fire, Ground-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Mega Mawile, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Mega Mawile resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock-type moves.

Q: What is Mega Mawile's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Mawile's maximum CP is 2,691 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 2,380 at level 40. Its base stats are 188 Attack, 217 Defense, and 137 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 542. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Mega Mawile?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Mawile has 1360 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1700 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 2,691 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Mega Mawile showing 1360 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO?

Mega Mawile can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, defeating it as a Mega Raids raid boss, and trading with other trainers. Walking Mega Mawile as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Mega Mawile be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Mawile availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Fire Fang Iron Head

Same-type attack bonus on Iron Head. Iron Head costs 50 energy for 60 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Mega Mawile takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fire1.6× Ground1.6×

Resists

Dragon0.39× Bug0.39× Dark0.625× Fairy0.625× Flying0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Poison0.625× Psychic0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 188

Defense 217

Stamina 137

Stat total: 542
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
Mega Energy (buddy): 25 per km
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,360 CP

Editor's notes

Is Mega Mawile worth building?

Fine to keep, but not a priority power-up. Mega Mawile is a Steel/Fairy-type Pokémon that caps at 2,691 CP.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Mega Mawile is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Mega Mawile moves

5 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Astonish	Ghost	7	13	1.0s	7	13
Bite	Dark	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Fairy Wind STAB	Fairy	9	13	1.0s	9	13
Fire Fang Best	Fire	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Ice Fang	Ice	12	20	1.5s	8	13.3

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Iron Head Best STAB	Steel	60	50	2.0s	30	1.20
Play Rough STAB	Fairy	90	50	3.0s	30	1.80
Power Up Punch	Fighting	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Vice Grip	Normal	35	33	2.0s	17.5	1.06

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Astonish	Ghost	12	10	2	6.00	5.00
Bite	Dark	4	2	—	—	—
Fairy Wind	Fairy	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Fire Fang	Fire	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Ice Fang	Ice	8	6	1	8.00	6.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Iron Head	Steel	70	50	1.40	—
Play Rough	Fairy	90	60	1.50	—
Power Up Punch	Fighting	20	35	0.57	Buff / debuff
Vice Grip	Normal	70	40	1.75	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Ice Fang builds energy fastest (13.3 EPS).

Evolution

Mega Mawile does not evolve.

Mega Evolution

Mawile

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Mawile

Family

Mawile

Mega Mawile This page Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Mawile

Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: Mega
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Mega Mawile raid guide

Best counters against Mega Mawile

1

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 30.7DPS 1,004TDO 2

Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 30.4DPS 544TDO 3

Blacephalon Incinerate491 30.2DPS 355TDO 4

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 29.9DPS 656TDO 5

Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 28.7DPS 377TDO 6

Shadow Darmanitan (Standard)Shadow Fire FangOverheat 28.3DPS 350TDO

Counters carrying Fire, Ground moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

How to get Mega Mawile

Evolve from: Mawile · Candy
Raids: Mega raid boss
Mega Evolution: 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	59	2,057
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	59	2,227
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,323	1,394
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,645	1,734
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,323	1,394
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,000	1,054
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,323	1,394

Is Mega Mawile good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Mega Mawile has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Bulk-leaning spread (217 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	33
Lv 2	105
Lv 3	177
Lv 4	249
Lv 5	321
Lv 6	393
Lv 7	464
Lv 8	536
Lv 9	608
Lv 10	680
Lv 11	748
Lv 12	816
Lv 13	884

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	952
Lv 15	1,020
Lv 16	1,088
Lv 17	1,156
Lv 18	1,224
Lv 19	1,292
Lv 20	1,360
Lv 21	1,428
Lv 22	1,496
Lv 23	1,564
Lv 24	1,632
Lv 25	1,700
Lv 26	1,768

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,836
Lv 28	1,904
Lv 29	1,972
Lv 30	2,040
Lv 31	2,074
Lv 32	2,108
Lv 33	2,142
Lv 34	2,176
Lv 35	2,210
Lv 36	2,244
Lv 37	2,278
Lv 38	2,312
Lv 39	2,346

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,380
Lv 41	2,411
Lv 42	2,441
Lv 43	2,472
Lv 44	2,502
Lv 45	2,533
Lv 46	2,565
Lv 47	2,596
Lv 48	2,628
Lv 49	2,659
Lv 50	2,691

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0303
Form: Mega
Height: 0.61 m
Weight: 11.50 kg
Family forms: 3 released forms
Game ID: V0303_POKEMON_MAWILE_MEGA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO?

Mega Mawile's best moveset is Fire Fang (fast) with Iron Head (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Mega Mawile's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Mawile takes super effective damage from Fire, Ground-type moves. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, so avoid those types against it.

What is Mega Mawile's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Mawile reaches 2,691 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,380 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Mega Mawile?

A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Mawile shows 1,360 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,700 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Mega Mawile in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Mawile ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.

Can Mega Mawile be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Mawile depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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