Maschiff
TL;DR. Maschiff is a pure dark-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 340. It always scowls in an attempt to make opponents take it seriously, but even crying children will burst into laughter when they see Maschiff’s face.
It always scowls in an attempt to make opponents take it seriously, but even crying children will burst into laughter when they see Maschiff’s face.
Stat spread.
Total of 340. 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.
Maschiff 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, Maschiff reaches 1,399 CP at level 40 and 1,601 CP as a best buddy.
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Maschiff in competitive play.
Maschiff is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Maschiff.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Maschiff, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Maschiff?
Maschiff is a pure Dark-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Maschiff weak to?
Maschiff takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Maschiff resistant to?
Maschiff is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ghost, Dark.
How does Maschiff evolve?
Maschiff evolves into Mabosstiff (Level 30).
What generation is Maschiff from?
Maschiff was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0942.
What are Maschiff's base stats?
Maschiff has HP 60, Attack 78, Defense 60, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 51, and Speed 51. Total base stat total: 340.
What are Maschiff's abilities?
Maschiff can have the abilities Intimidate, Run Away, plus the Hidden Ability Stakeout.
Is Maschiff legendary or mythical?
No. Maschiff is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Maschiff's best stat?
Maschiff's highest base stat is Attack at 78, which ranks 51st of 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Maschiff good?
Maschiff has a base stat total of 340, the 719th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 56th among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Maschiff 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 Maschiff is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Maschiff vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Maschiff | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 76 | -16 |
| Attack | 78 | 94 | -16 |
| Defense | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 73 | -33 |
| Special Defense | 51 | 69 | -18 |
| Speed | 51 | 77 | -26 |
| Total | 340 | 460 | -120 |
Maschiff appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Maschiff is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Maschiff isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Maschiff is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Maschiff card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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