TL;DR. Masquerain is a bug/flying-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 454. MASQUERAIN intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns on its antennas. This POKéMON flaps its four wings to freely fly in any direction - even sideways and backwards - as if it were a helicopter.
MASQUERAIN intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns on its antennas. This POKéMON flaps its four wings to freely fly in any direction - even sideways and backwards - as if it were a helicopter.
Stat spread.
Total of 454. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Masquerain in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Masquerain reaches 2,270 CP at level 40 and 2,598 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Surskit family appeared on February 18, 2023.
- Surskit
- Masquerain by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Apr 2 to Apr 10, 2019, 2-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2 to Apr 10, 2019 | 2-star | Bug Out 2019 |
Masquerain in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Masquerain across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #785 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Masquerain.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Masquerain, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Masquerain?
Masquerain is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Masquerain weak to?
Masquerain takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying.
What is Masquerain resistant to?
Masquerain is immune to Ground. It also resists Bug, Grass, Fighting.
How does Masquerain evolve?
Masquerain evolves from Surskit (Level 22). Masquerain is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Masquerain from?
Masquerain was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0284.
What are Masquerain's base stats?
Masquerain has HP 70, Attack 60, Defense 62, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 82, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 454.
What are Masquerain's abilities?
Masquerain can have the ability Intimidate, plus the Hidden Ability Unnerve.
Is Masquerain legendary or mythical?
No. Masquerain is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Masquerain's best stat?
Masquerain's highest base stat is Special Attack at 100, which ranks 26th of 188 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Masquerain good?
Masquerain has a base stat total of 454, the 506th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 81st among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Masquerain as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Masquerain is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Masquerain vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 188 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Masquerain | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 64 | +6 |
| Attack | 60 | 73 | -13 |
| Defense | 62 | 68 | -6 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 64 | +36 |
| Special Defense | 82 | 66 | +16 |
| Speed | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Total | 454 | 407 | +47 |
Masquerain appears in 26 games.
Every mainline release where Masquerain is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Masquerain.
Every main-series game Masquerain is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Five
- WildArea Zero
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
- WildMossfell Confluence, Kitakami Wilds (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveSurskit (Level 22)
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildMalie Garden (night)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 3 (Surfing)
- WildFriend Safari (Bug) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 102, 111, 114, 117, 120, 123, Petalburg City (Surfing)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveSurskit (Level 22)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 11 (Swarm)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- EvolveSurskit (Level 22)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 229 (Surfing)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Surfing in Meadow with 10 Waterside points, and with 14 Waterside points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · SapphireObtainable
- EvolveSurskit (Level 22)
- EmeraldTrade
- TradeEvolve swarm Surskit (After mixing records with Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Masquerain appears in 9 episodes.
From AG077 (2004-05-20) through HZ152 (2026-10-09).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Masquerain partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Masquerain partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Masquerain in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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