Nothing fancy in Masquerain's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction—to and fro and sideways.
The antennae have distinctive patterns that look like eyes. When it rains, they grow heavy, making flight impossible.
Masquerain is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely. Masquerain leans toward special offense (base 100 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (122-143%). Volcarona's Heat Wave also KOs at 94-110%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn16-19% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x122-143%KO Volt Switch 2x95-112%KO Shadow Ball36-43% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x94-110%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 4x135-159%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Gliscor builds →Knock Off14-17% | ||
Masquerain is what Surskit becomes. Breed it for Surskit eggs (quick to hatch). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Surskit pushed Masquerain to 454 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Masquerain to get Surskit eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug and Water1 egg groups.
Masquerain's job is getting Sticky Web up and staying on the field. Heavy-Duty Boots provides hazard immunity on every switch-in, Intimidate helps it stick around, and max HP and Defense EVs prioritize longevity.
Best Build
Masquerain best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Stun Spore
- Bug Buzz
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Sticky Web
- Quiver Dance
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Air Slash
- Tailwind
- Bug Buzz
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Tailwind
- Sticky Web
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Air Slash
- Giga Drain
- Whirlwind
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Sticky Web
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Baton Pass
- Air Slash
- Sticky Web
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Ice Beam
- Air Slash
- Quiver Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Baton Pass
- Air Slash
- Sticky Web
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Ice Beam
- Air Slash
- Quiver Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Masquerain's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hurricane and Bug Buzz, but Normal and Water and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Masquerain gets Aqua Jet and Bug Bite exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Bug Buzz and Lunge.
Egg moves make a real difference. Masquerain gets Aqua Jet and Bug Bite exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Bug Buzz and Lunge.
Egg moves make a real difference. Masquerain gets Aqua Jet and Bug Bite exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Bug Buzz and Lunge.
moderate rates for Masquerain across 10 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Masquerain in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Masquerain starts with Surskit at Lv. 8-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SurskitSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.8-23 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.8-23 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.8-23 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.8-23 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.8-23 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.8-23 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.8-23 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.8-23 Route36%Early
Step 2Masquerain ✓The Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.23-6012%MidThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.23-6012%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route8%Midor evolve from Surskit (Step 1)
You're catching Surskit first, not Masquerain. Surskit appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Masquerain in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Masquerain, start by catching Surskit through walking encounters at Lv. 2-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SurskitLake VerityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2 Water40%EarlySwarm activeLake VerityShining PearlGrass Lv.2 Water40%EarlySwarm activeFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Masquerain ✓
decent spawn rates across 2 locations for Masquerain in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Masquerain in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Masquerain starts with Surskit at Lv. 14-28 via walking and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SurskitBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.14-1740%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.14-1740%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.14-1740%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.14-1740%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyNight
Step 2Masquerain ✓Malie GardenUltra SunGrass Lv.25-28 Forest20%MidNightMalie GardenUltra MoonGrass Lv.25-28 Forest20%MidNightor evolve from Surskit (Step 1)
Masquerain starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Masquerain in Sun & Moon
Surskit is your first catch on the way to Masquerain. You'll find walking and surfing encounters from Lv. 14-27 across 10 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Catch SurskitBrooklet Hill - NorthMoonSurfing on water Lv.14-1740%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - NorthSunSurfing on water Lv.14-1740%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - SouthSunSurfing on water Lv.14-1740%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - SouthMoonSurfing on water Lv.14-1740%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - SouthSunGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - SouthMoonGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - NorthMoonGrass Lv.14-1710%EarlyNightBrooklet Hill - NorthSunGrass Lv.14-1710%EarlyNight
- Step 2Masquerain ✓Malie GardenSunGrass Lv.24-27 Forest20%MidNightMalie GardenMoonGrass Lv.24-27 Forest20%MidNightor evolve from Surskit (Step 1)
Masquerain looks average on paper at 454 BST. But Intimidate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list.
Masquerain's biggest threats include Tyranitar (Rock), Blaziken (Fire), and Jolteon (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Tyranitar is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Masquerain gets Intimidate and Unnerve. But Intimidate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Masquerain is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Best way to handle Masquerain: Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Masquerain appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves