Mawile in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Mawile’s X/Y locations, Steel/Fairy typing, base stats, abilities, evolution, Mega Evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Mawile is Kalos Coastal #063 and National #303. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Steel / Fairy.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 55 |
| Speed | 50 |
| Total | 380 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glittering Cave — unknown area 303 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 15–16 | — |
| Friend Safari — Steel | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 1 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
| Friend Safari — Fairy | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 2 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
Evolution family
Mawile does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Mega Evolution
Mawile can Mega Evolve in Pokémon X and Y when it holds its Mega Stone and the player has the Mega Ring from the Tower of Mastery. Only one Pokémon can Mega Evolve per battle.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 125 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 50 |
| Total | 480 |
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Hyper Cutter | Regular ability |
| Intimidate | Regular ability |
| Sheer Force | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Field / Fairy |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | fast |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Attack +1, Defense +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.6 m / 11.5 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Astonish |
| 1 / start | Fairy Wind |
| 1 / start | Growl |
| 1 / start | Iron Head |
| 1 / start | Play Rough |
| 1 / start | Taunt |
| 6 | Fake Tears |
| 11 | Bite |
| 16 | Sweet Scent |
| 21 | Vise Grip |
| 26 | Feint Attack |
| 31 | Baton Pass |
| 36 | Crunch |
| 41 | Iron Defense |
| 46 | Sucker Punch |
| 50 | Spit Up |
| 50 | Stockpile |
| 50 | Swallow |
| 56 | Iron Head |
| 60 | Play Rough |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM41 | Torment | Dark | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special |
| TM54 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | Electric | Special |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM63 | Embargo | Dark | Status |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | Special |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Ancient Power, Captivate, Fire Fang, Guard Swap, Ice Fang, Metal Burst, Misty Terrain, Poison Fang, Punishment, Seismic Toss, Slam, Sucker Punch, Thunder Fang, Tickle.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Mawile in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Mawile’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.
