NIANTIC/DEXERTOMega Mawile debuted in Pokemon Go with its own Raid Day and hasn’t returned since. But now, it will finally appear as a Raid boss, so learn the ideal counters to defeat this Mega Evolution fast.
Mawile, the Steel/Fairy-type Pokemon from Gen 3, has been part of Pokemon Go since 2017, but its Mega Evolution debuted not so long ago. This means players haven’t had many opportunities to catch Mega Mawile.
Luckily, it is finally appearing as a Raid boss. So, if you’re looking forward to challenging and defeating this powerful creature, here are its weaknesses and best counters.
Mega Mawile weaknesses in Pokemon Go
As a dual Steel/Fairy-type Pokemon, Mega Mawile is weak against Fire and Ground-type attacks. So, focus on these Pokemon types and moves while building your ideal team to deal super effective damage.
On the other hand, you should pay attention to this creature’s resistances, as there are plenty, including Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, and Rock-type attacks. Any of those types will deal poor damage, meaning you might end up KOed first.
Mega Mawile best counters
Here are some of the best counters for defeating Mega Mawile in Niantic’s game:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon |  | Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |
| Mega Charizard Y |  | Fire Spin & Blast Burn |
| Mega Blaziken |  | Fire Spin & Blast Burn |
| Shadow Heatran |  | Fire Spin & Magma Storm |
| Shadow Chandelure |  | Fire Spin & Overheat |
| Moltres |  | Fire Spin & Overheat |
| Reshiram |  | Fire Fang & Fusion Flare |
| Garchomp |  | Mud Short & Earth Power |
| Darmanitan |  | Fire Fang & Overheat |
| Emboar |  | Ember & Blast Burn |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above, so there should be something for every trainer to use.
If you don’t have any of those counters or their alternate forms, use your strongest Fire or Ground-type Pokemon to target Mega Mawile’s weaknesses. Just make sure that your team is properly leveled up and has matching movesets.
How to get Mega Mawile in Pokemon Go
Mega Mawile will take over 5-Star Raid battles for the first time ever from April 21, 2025, up until May 1, 2025. Unlike last time – where the Mega Evolution appeared only for three hours – players will have around ten days to challenge and catch this mighty creature.
It’s worth noting that players cannot catch Mega Mawile in its Mega Evolved form. Instead, once they defeat it, they’ll be given the chance to catch a regular Mawile using the Premiere Balls given – the number of balls will depend on their battle performance.
Then, they can temporarily Mega Evolve their strongest standard Mawile once they stock up on the required Mega Energy to do so.
How to evolve Mawile into Mega Mawile
As mentioned above, when a trainer defeats and catches a Mega Evolved Pokemon, it returns to its regular form. This means that every time they want to trigger a Mega Evolution, they must use Mega Energy.
The first time a player evolves a regular Mawile into Mega Mawile, they will require 200 Mega Energy. Once the effect is over, the amount will drop to 40, then 20, and finally 10.
DEXERTOMega Energy
Players can gather Mega Energy by defeating Mega Evolved Pokemon in Mega Raids several times. Additionally, they can earn some more by completing Field Research Tasks and by setting their Pokemon (in this case, Mawile) as their Buddy and going out for a walk.
It’s worth noting that for Mawile to be able to collect Mega Energy while taking a spin, it must have been Mega Evolved at least once before.
Mega Mawile CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Mega Mawile has during a Mega Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch its regular form. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Raid Boss CP | 29,333 |
| CP range once captured | 1290 – 1360 |
| Snow/Cloudy weather CP range | 1613 – 1700 |
| Mega Mawile max CP (Level 50) | 2691 |
Mega Mawile stats & moves
As a dual Steel/Fairy-type Pokemon, Mega Mawile has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | 217 | 137 | 2691 |
Fast Moves
- Bite (Dark)
- Fire Fang (Fire)
- Astonish (Ghost)
- Ice Fang (Ice)
- Fairy Wing (Fairy/STAB)
Charged Moves
- Power-Up Punch (Fighting)
- Vise Grip (Normal)
- Iron Head (Steel/STAB)
- Play Rough (Fairy/STAB)
Can Mega Mawile be Shiny?
Yes, Mega Mawile can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special variation was introduced into the game on the same day as the Mega Evolution was.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOPlayers will have no trouble identifying a Shiny Mega Mawile, as the color scheme changes noticeably. The usual black jaws on its head will turn dark cherry red, and its cherry red pants will be purple.
To keep you from being disappointed, remember that the odds of finding a Shiny Pokemon in the game are very low, and there’s no special technique to ensure an encounter. All you can do to increase your odds is challenge Mega Mawile as many times as you can during its time as a Mega Raid boss.
In case you cannot find one, you can simply Mega Evolve a regular Shiny Mawile.
That’s everything you need to know about defeating Mega Mawile in Pokemon Go. For more about Mega Evolutions, check our guide about costs and bonuses, as well as the list of all the Mega Evolutions missing from the game.
