Mega Mawile — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Mega Mawile is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (105 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its steel/fairy typing only has 2 weaknesses, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Mega Mawile can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Mega Mawile actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
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Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Mega Mawile the way we do
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 480Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Other forms
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Where Mega Mawile shows up
Mega Mawile FAQ
- What are Mega Mawile's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Mawile can run huge-power. The competitive default is usually huge-power — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Mega Mawile weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Mawile takes extra damage from fire, ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Mega Mawile?
- The best moveset for Mega Mawile depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Mega Mawile in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Mega Mawile are Pokémon with strong fire, ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Mega Mawile good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Mega Mawile's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.