As a Steel/Fairy-type creature in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Mawile poses a significant capture challenge. Ranking #133 in the Pokedex, this standalone species requires careful training to maximize its unique move potential due to its lack of evolutionary relatives.

Given Mawile’s inherent defensive prowess, prioritizing Impish or Careful natures amplifies its tanking capabilities. This strategic choice strengthens its role as durable frontline support in team setups. Below, discover optimal methods for obtaining this coveted Pokemon.

Locating Mawile in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Trainers can secure Mawile through Side Mission 77: Catch Mawile If You Can, issued by NPC Reu in Magenta Sector 3. This becomes accessible post-Main Mission 26: An Invitation from the SBC, directing players to a rooftop near Wild Zone 14’s Electrical Substation via scaffold traversal.

Upon reaching the designated rooftop, successfully capturing Mawile concludes the mission. Alternative capture methods exist for those preferring wild encounters over scripted events.

Wild Mawile Habitats

Post-Main Mission 24: Reaching Rank C, adventurers can encounter wild Mawile (Lv. 56) atop structures in Wild Zone 17. While less predictable than mission-based acquisition, this method allows multiple capture attempts for IV optimization.