Attack and Defense carry most of Mabosstiff's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon can store energy in its large dewlap. Mabosstiff unleashes this energy all at once to blow away enemies.
Mabosstiff loves playing with children. Though usually gentle, it takes on an intimidating look when protecting its family.
Mabosstiff's Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Mabosstiff can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
Flutter Mane can KO Mabosstiff with Moonblast (142-167%). Dragapult threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (118-139%). Mienfoo's High Jump Kick also KOs at 90-106%.
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mabosstiff View Flutter Mane builds →Moonblast 2x142-167%KO Shadow Ball30-35% Dazzling Gleam 2x120-142%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mabosstiff View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x39-46% Draco Meteor118-139%KO Shadow Ball36-43% | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mabosstiff View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off7-9% U Turn 2x33-39% High Jump Kick 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mabosstiff View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x156-184%KO Sucker Punch23-27% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mabosstiff View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave66-78% | ||
Evolved from Maschiff. Mabosstiff is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+42 over Maschiff), and Mabosstiff peaks at 505 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mabosstiff to get Maschiff eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Crunch is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Mabosstiff into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Stakeout helps on the margins.
Best Build
Mabosstiff best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Play Rough
- Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Crunch
- Play Rough
- Psychic Fangs
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Jaw Lock
- Play Rough
- Snarl
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Play Rough
- Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
- Destiny Bond
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Crunch
- Play Rough
- Psychic Fangs
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Jaw Lock
- Play Rough
- Snarl
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Mabosstiff won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Crunch and Jaw Lock anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Mabosstiff won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Crunch and Dark Pulse anchor the STAB core.
Mabosstiff sits at low spawn rates across 24 spots in late-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Mabosstiff in Scarlet & Violet
To get Mabosstiff, start by catching Maschiff through walking encounters at Lv. 10-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MaschiffSouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route22%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route22%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route22%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route22%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route22%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route22%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route22%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route22%EarlyCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Water1%LateCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Water1%LateCasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Water1%LateCasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Water1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%Late
Step 2Mabosstiff ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Water1%LateCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Water1%LateCasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Water1%LateCasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Water1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-65 Route1%Lateor evolve from Maschiff (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Mabosstiff in Legends: Z-A. Bring Maschiff over from Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Mabosstiff in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Maschiff
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
- Step 2Mabosstiff ✓
Intimidate changes the entire equation for Mabosstiff. The 505 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Intimidate is what you want on Mabosstiff. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Guard Dog, Stakeout) work on paper but Intimidate is what makes Mabosstiff worth using.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Mabosstiff is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Mabosstiff has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Mabosstiff joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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