Mawile in Pokémon GO
By Matt · Updated Quick answer
Mawile is Steel and Fairy type, so it's weak to Fire and Ground.
What is Mawile weak to?
Mawile is Steel and Fairy type, so it takes extra damage from Fire and Ground attacks.
Defending Mawile 
Steel
Fairy
SteelFairy Hits it hard
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Fire160% damage 1.6× -
Ground160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
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Dragon24.4% damage -
Bug39.1% damage -
Dark62.5% damage - Fairy62.5% damage
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Flying62.5% damage -
Grass62.5% damage -
Ice62.5% damage -
Normal62.5% damage -
Poison62.5% damage -
Psychic62.5% damage -
Rock62.5% damage
Leave Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic and Rock attackers at home: Mawile resists them, and Dragon and Bug barely scratch it.
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FAQ
What is Mawile weak to in Pokémon GO?
Mawile is Steel and Fairy type. It's weak to Fire and Ground. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic and Rock.
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