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Mabosstiff.

national dex #943 · gen IX
BST 505 · dark
Mabosstiff official artwork
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#943 · gen IX
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HP
80
ATK
120
DEF
90
SPA
60
SPD
70
SPE
85
BST 505 · best Attack 120 · worst Sp. Atk 60 · meters scale to 200

Mabosstiff is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy and resists Ghost, Dark and is immune to Psychic.

Typingdark
AbilitiesIntimidate, Guard Dog, Stakeout
Height, weight1.1 m / 61.0 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
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Mabosstiff base stats

BST 505 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP80270364
Atk120220372
Def90166306
SpA60112240
SpD70130262
Spe85157295
BST505bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Mabosstiff weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig2
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy0
bug2
roc1
gho½
dra1
dar½
ste1
fai2
Weak to
Fighting, Bug, Fairy
Resists
Ghost, Dark
Immune to
Psychic

Mabosstiff abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
IntimidateLowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Guard DogBoosts Attack if intimidated, and prevents being forced to switch out.
StakeouthiddenThis Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

Mabosstiff evolution line

2 stages

Best Mabosstiff moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
darkCrunchPHYS80
darkJaw LockPHYS80
darkDark PulseSPEC80
darkLash OutPHYS75
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
dragonOutragePHYS120

Mabosstiff moves

gen 9 · 57 moves · 17 level-up · 40 TM/HM
50 moves · Mabosstiff appears in 1 game
ComeuppancelevelLeerL1Scary FaceL1TackleL1LickL4SnarlL7Hone ClawsL10BiteL14RoarL18HeadbuttL22PaybackL26CrunchL34SwaggerL39ReversalL43Jaw LockL48Double EdgeL55OutrageL60Body SlamTMCharmTMCurseTMDark PulseTMDigTMEndeavorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFake TearsTMFire FangTMGiga ImpactTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMHyper VoiceTMIce FangTMLash OutTMPain SplitTMPlay RoughTMProtectTMPsychic FangsTMRain DanceTMRestTMSleep TalkTMSpiteTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMTake DownTMTauntTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThunder FangTMTrailblazeTMWild ChargeTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
ComeuppanceSTABdarkPHYS1100%10Evolution
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 1
LickghostPHYS30100%30Level 4
SnarlSTABdarkSPEC5595%15Level 7
Hone ClawsdarkSTAT--15Level 10
BiteSTABdarkPHYS60100%25Level 14
RoarnormalSTAT--20Level 18
HeadbuttnormalPHYS70100%15Level 22
PaybackSTABdarkPHYS50100%10Level 26
CrunchSTABdarkPHYS80100%15Level 34
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Level 39
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15Level 43
Jaw LockSTABdarkPHYS80100%10Level 48
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 55
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Level 60
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
CrunchSTABdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Fire FangfirePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice FangicePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Lash OutSTABdarkPHYS75100%5TM / HM
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Play RoughfairyPHYS9090%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psychic FangspsychicPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnarlSTABdarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefSTABdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Thunder FangelectricPHYS6595%15TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM

Mabosstiff Pokédex entries

1 generations · newest first
Generation IX2 entries
Scarlet

This Pokémon can store energy in its large dewlap. Mabosstiff unleashes this energy all at once to blow away enemies.

Violet

Mabosstiff loves playing with children. Though usually gentle, it takes on an intimidating look when protecting its family.

Mabosstiff species data

gen IX species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIX (Paldea)
ColorGray
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatUnknown
Height1.1 m (3'07")
Weight61.0 kg (134.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate75 (29.4%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience177
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#943
Paldea#197
Hyperspace#101
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker120 Atk / 60 SpA
Best statAttack 120excellent
Speed tier85 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load3 weak / 2 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty75 / 255moderate, about 29.4% per ball

About Mabosstiff

Mabosstiff is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9 (Paldea). This Pokémon can store energy in its large dewlap. Mabosstiff unleashes this energy all at once to blow away enemies. Mabosstiff stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 61.0 kg (134.5 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Mabosstiff base stats

Mabosstiff has a base stat total of 505, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Attack at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 60 (average). Mabosstiff excels as a physical attacker. Mabosstiff is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.

Mabosstiff weaknesses and resistances

As a Dark-type, Mabosstiff is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves, resists Ghost, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Mabosstiff 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Mabosstiff abilities

Mabosstiff's abilities include Intimidate, Guard Dog, Stakeout. Intimidate lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.. Guard Dog boosts Attack if intimidated, and prevents being forced to switch out. Its Hidden Ability is Stakeout, which this Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

Mabosstiff moves and learnset

Mabosstiff can learn 57 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 40 via TM/HM. Its strongest STAB moves include Crunch (Dark, 80 power), Jaw Lock (Dark, 80 power), Dark Pulse (Dark, 80 power), Lash Out (Dark, 75 power). For coverage, Mabosstiff can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Mabosstiff

Mabosstiff has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Mabosstiff yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Mabosstiff belongs to the Ground egg group. Mabosstiff is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Maschiff → Mabosstiff).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Mabosstiff. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Mabosstiff, or use the team builder to see how Mabosstiff fits into your squad.

Tools for Mabosstiff
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Dark types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
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