Mawile

Mawile.

Mawile (Japanese: クチート, Hepburn: Kuchiito) (MAW-while) is a Steel/Fairy-Type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation VI, it was a pure Steel-type. It is Sableye's counterpart.

Type.

Steel/Fairy.

Species.

Deceiver Pokemon.

Height and Weight.

Height: 0.6 m / 2'00" Weight: 11.5 kg / 25.4 lbs.

Physiology.

Mawile is a small humanoid Pokémon with a yellow and black color combination. It has a round, cute face with red eyes, and has hands that are black and three-fingered. Its legs are covered by yellow flaps, resembling a hakana, with its black feet visible. Its most prominent feature is the ponytail-esque pair of jaws on the back of its head. These jaws are actually a pair of horns, able to bite down on its prey with incredible force. Its Mega Evolution carries two massive mouths on its head. They're larger and more powerful than those of its normal form. It has some magenta flaps on its hakana.

Natural Abilities.

Mawile is capable of keeping its attack power at its best against enemies with the abilities Hyper Cutter and Intimidate. Hyper Cutter will prevent any decrease in its attack, while Intimidate lowers the opponents' attack at the start of a battle. It also can have Sheer Force for moves, like Play Rough and Iron Head. Mega Mawile has the ability Huge Power which doubles its Attack stat.

Evolution.

Mawile can Mega Evolve since Pokémon X & Y using a Mawilite.

Description.

Don't be taken by this Pokémon's cute face - it's very dangerous. Mawile fools the foe into letting down its guard then chomps down with its massive jaws. The steel jaws are really horns that have been transformed.

Origins.

Mawile is based on two female figures found in Japanese legend. The first is that of the futakuchi-onna. This legend tells of a woman that had a mouth on the back of her head. The second is that of Amanozako. Said to have been born by the god Susanoo vomiting out his ferocity, the entity is described as having a furious temper, a beastly head with a long nose, long ears, and great fangs so strong they can chew metal blades ragged.

Etymology.

Mawile's name comes from "maw", meaning mouth, and "wile", meaning to lure or entice. The Japanese name Kuchīto combines the words "kuchi", also meaning mouth, and "cheat" or "eat".