Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Masquerain is a Bug and Type Eyeball Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Masquerain can be found with Intimidate as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Special Attack, 1 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Modest Nature, based on 454 combined Base Stats.
Masquerain Stats and Abilities
Based on Masquerain Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Masquerain Highest IV Stat is Special Attack 100 and the Lowest being Attack 60.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 70 | 250 | 344 |
E | Attack | 60 | 112 | 240 |
F | Defense | 62 | 116 | 245 |
C | Special Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 |
E | Special Defense | 82 | 152 | 289 |
D | Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 |
C | Total | 454 |
Masquerain | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Modest ↑ +10% Special Attack↓ -10% Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 1 Special Attack, 1 Special Defense |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Bug, Water 1 |
Egg Cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Intimidate Ability 1 | Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle). |
Unnerve Hidden Ability | Makes the foe nervous and unable to eat Berries. |
How To Evolve Masquerain in BDSP
Surskit requires (Level 22) to evolve into Masquerain.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution |
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Surskit ![]() | Level 22 → | Masquerain ![]() |

Where To Find Masquerain in BDSP
Masquerain has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 2 Surskit, within the Lake Verity location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() ![]() National | ![]() Surskit Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Surskit Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Surskit Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Surskit Lv. 2 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Masquerain Weakness
Masquerain is a Bug and Type pokemon. This will cause Masquerain to take More Damage from , Fire, Electric, Ice, Rock Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Ground, Fighting, Grass Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | ![]() |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Masquerain Weak Against?
What pokemon is Masquerain Strong Against?

Best Moves Masquerain in BDSP
Best Moveset for Masquerain Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
42 | Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
38 | Air Slash | ![]() | Special | 112.5 | 95 | 20 | May cause flinching. |
22 | Air Cutter | ![]() | Special | 90 | 95 | 25 | High critical hit ratio. |
17 | Gust | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 35 | Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power. |
Best Moveset for Masquerain TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |


Masquerain Level Up Moves
List of Moves Masquerain can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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52 | Quiver Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Raises user's Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed. |
48 | Whirlwind | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs. |
42 | Bug Buzz | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
6 | Quick Attack | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() User attacks first. |
9 | Sweet Scent | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Evasiveness. |
14 | Soak | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Changes the target's type to water. |
17 | Gust | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power. |
22 | Scary Face | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Speed. |
22 | Air Cutter | Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 25 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
26 | Stun Spore | Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 30 ![]() Paralyzes opponent. |
32 | Supersonic | Power: — Acc: 55 PP: 20 ![]() Confuses opponent. |
38 | Air Slash | Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 ![]() May cause flinching. |
Masquerain TM Moves
List of Moves Masquerain can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 | Water Pulse | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM14 | Blizzard | Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM19 | Giga Drain | Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
TM22 | Solar Beam | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM30 | Shadow Ball | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM40 | Aerial Ace | Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM46 | Thief | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM49 | Scald | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM51 | Roost | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily. |
TM53 | Energy Ball | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM62 | Bug Buzz | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM68 | Giga Impact | Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |
TM70 | Flash | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
TM77 | Psych Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Copies the opponent's stat changes. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM89 | U-turn | Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() User switches out immediately after attacking. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM97 | Defog | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog. |
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