Mabosstiff
TL;DR. Mabosstiff is a pure dark-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 505. This Pokémon can store energy in its large dewlap. Mabosstiff unleashes this energy all at once to blow away enemies.
This Pokémon can store energy in its large dewlap. Mabosstiff unleashes this energy all at once to blow away enemies.
Stat spread.
Total of 505. 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.
Mabosstiff 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, Mabosstiff reaches 2,963 CP at level 40 and 3,390 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Mabosstiff.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mabosstiff, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Mabosstiff?
Mabosstiff is a pure Dark-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Mabosstiff weak to?
Mabosstiff takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Mabosstiff resistant to?
Mabosstiff is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ghost, Dark.
How does Mabosstiff evolve?
Mabosstiff evolves from Maschiff (Level 30). Mabosstiff is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Mabosstiff from?
Mabosstiff was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0943.
What are Mabosstiff's base stats?
Mabosstiff has HP 80, Attack 120, Defense 90, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 70, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 505.
What are Mabosstiff's abilities?
Mabosstiff can have the abilities Intimidate, Guard Dog, plus the Hidden Ability Stakeout.
Is Mabosstiff legendary or mythical?
No. Mabosstiff is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Mabosstiff's best stat?
Mabosstiff's highest base stat is Attack at 120, which ranks 11th of 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Mabosstiff good?
Mabosstiff has a base stat total of 505, the 262nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 27th among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Mabosstiff 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 Mabosstiff is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Mabosstiff vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Mabosstiff | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 76 | +4 |
| Attack | 120 | 94 | +26 |
| Defense | 90 | 71 | +19 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 73 | -13 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 69 | +1 |
| Speed | 85 | 77 | +8 |
| Total | 505 | 460 | +45 |
Mabosstiff appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Mabosstiff is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Mabosstiff isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Mabosstiff is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Mabosstiff appears in 1 episode.
From HZ106 (2025-08-15) through HZ106 (2025-08-15).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Mabosstiff partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Mabosstiff partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Mabosstiff card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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