Introduced in Generation IV, Mamoswine is somewhat of a hidden gem as there are plenty of situations where it can shine and yet many trainers pass this Pokemon by. With the right strategy, Mamoswine can be a valuable member of your team and can more than hold its own when it comes to battles.
About Mamoswine
| First appearance in anime | In the Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl Episode: “A Breed Stampede!” |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum |
| Region | Sinnoh |
| Evolution | Swinub→ Piloswine →Mamoswine |
| Pokedex Entry | It looks strong, and that's exactly what it is. As the weather grows colder, its ice tusks grow longer, thicker, and more impressive. This Pokémon can be spotted in wall paintings from as far back as 10,000 years ago. For a while, it was thought to have gone extinct. |
Mamoswine Base stats
| HP | 110 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Attack | 70 |
| Ap. Defense | 60 |
| Speed | 80 |
Appearance
Mamoswine are large Pokemon and almost all of them reach a height of eight feet or taller. It has very thick fur that is mostly brown and covers the whole Pokemon, save for lighter fur that features on its face. It wears a blue mask-like feature on its face and features tusks that are made out of solid ice.
Behavior
Since their body is mostly all fur, Mamoswine are adept at handling extreme temperatures even at sub-zero conditions. Able to withstand cold and hunger for long amounts of time, these Pokemon are meant for survival. They prefer to live in cold climates and are happy to help humans as they can be seen giving rides on its back.
Strengths and Weaknesses
For such a large Pokemon, Mamoswine has an impressive stat deck. It’s highest stats are its HP and Attack which means you can be sure that Mamoswine hits like a truck and even if they miss, you’re still in the game. With fairly high stats in both Speed and Defense, you’ll just have to look out for Special Defense which is where Mamoswine’s weakness lies. Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel, Grass, Ice, and Water moves can whittle away it’s impressive HP.
Shiny Mamoswine
One quick look at Shiny Mamoswine’s picture and you can see that there is a clear difference between Shiny Mamoswine and normal Mamoswine. Shiny Mamoswine is mostly green, although its mask keeps its blue coloring but there’s still no doubt that this is shiny. However finding a Shiny Mamoswine for yourself is a challenge but one well worth the reward.
How to catch Mamoswine in Pokemon Go?
The best way to own a Mamoswine in Pokemon Go is to catch it’s pre-evolutions. It’s fairly easy to catch a Swinub and from there it’s simply the matter of collecting enough candy and stardust to evolve.
Trivia
- Mamoswine’s design takes inspiration from Mammoths and Boars.
- Mamoswine is the only Ice Ground typing
- Mamoswine have been around since the Ice age, a Pokemon version of the Mammoths that previously inhabited the earth.
FAQs
Q. Is Mamoswine a Legendary Pokemon?
No, Mamoswine is not a Legendary Pokemon.
Q. What is Mamoswine' weakness?
Pokemon with Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel, Grass, Ice and Water moves have the ability to easily knock Mamoswine out of battle.
Q. What is Mamoswine’ Hidden Ability?
Mamoswine’ hidden ability is Thick Fat, which means that it takes half damage from any attack that is Fire or Ice based.
Conclusion
Ready to unleash pain on your opponents, Mamoswine is an excellent choice to round out your team. A large health pool and great stats make this Pokemon one to look out for and with the correct moveset they will be an unstoppable force.
