Mawile Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mawile in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mawile
Mawile is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 47.263 DPS.
Mawile can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mawile is weak to Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Mawile resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mawile is Mega Blaziken (47.263 DPS), Blacephalon (46.333 DPS), and Primal Groudon (45.900 DPS).
Catching Mawile: After defeating Mawile, the catch encounter will have a CP between 899 and 957 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1118-1191 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mawile from raids will have exactly 957 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mawile?
The best counter for Mawile is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 47.263 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (46.333 DPS) and Primal Groudon (45.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mawile?
Mawile can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mawile weak to?
Mawile is weak to Fire, Ground-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mawile be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mawile's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mawile from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mawile from raids will have 957 CP at level 20, or 1191 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 899. If you see 957 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mawile worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mawile is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mawile?
For the best moveset for Mawile itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mawile stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mawile without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mawile can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (46.333 DPS) and Reshiram (40.214 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mawile in raids?
Weather boost information for Mawile is not currently available. Steel-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.