#303
Mawile
Deceiver Pokémon
SteelFairy
It uses its docile-looking face to lull foes into complacency, then bites with its huge, relentless jaws.
Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 85
Defense 85
Sp. Atk 55
Sp. Def 55
Speed 50
Total 380
Type Effectiveness
Abilities
Held Items
Forms
Evolution Chain
Moves
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Competitive
Special Tank
Item
Mawilite
Ability
Intimidate
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 248
Atk 16
SpD 244
Strategy Overview
While Mega Mawile has the highest Attack stat in the game, its middling Speed and poor dual STAB coverage mean that it struggles with wallbreaking, contrary to what its Attack stat would suggest. In particular, it is completely stopped by Primal Groudon, which resists both of Mawile's STAB moves and can outspeed it. Mega Mawile's niche is largely in checking some specific special attackers with its fantastic defensive typing while being able to gain momentum with Baton Pass, allowing it to switch out of the Pokemon that it cannot harm.
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc