Masquerain punches above its weight class thanks to Intimidate. It lowers the opponent's Attack on switch-in, which is enough to make up for stats that don't impress on their own. Ground moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat.
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.
Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns on its antennas. This Pokémon flaps its four wings to freely fly in any direction—even sideways and backwards—as if it were a helicopter.
Masquerain’s antennas have eyelike patterns that usually give it an angry look. If the “eyes” are droopy and appear sad, it is said to be a sign that a heavy rainfall is on its way.
Masquerain Weakness
VulnerableMasquerain is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying-type moves. 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.
Masquerain is what Surskit becomes. Breed it for Surskit eggs (quick to hatch). No compatible 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Masquerain to get Surskit eggs easily from the Bug and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Bug Bite, Endure and 8 more.
Masquerain's job is getting Sticky Web up and staying on the field. Focus Sash provides a guaranteed survive from full HP, Intimidate helps it stick around, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs prioritize longevity.
Best Build
Best Masquerain Moveset
- Air Slash
- Sticky Web
- Stun Spore
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
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 Air Slash.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Masquerain sits at low spawn rates across 16 spots in mid-game water 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 Masquerain in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Masquerain, start by catching Surskit through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 3-25. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SurskitHARDPetalburg CityOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.155%EarlyCityHARDPetalburg CityAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.155%EarlyCityHARDRoute 102Alpha SapphireGrassLv.31%EarlyRouteHARDRoute 102Omega RubyGrassLv.31%EarlyRouteHARDRoute 117Omega RubyGrassLv.141%EarlyRouteHARDRoute 117Alpha SapphireGrassLv.141%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 120 - EastOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.2030%MidRouteEASYRoute 120 - EastAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.2030%MidRouteEASYRoute 120 - WestOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.2030%MidRouteEASYRoute 120 - WestAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.2030%MidRouteEASYRoute 123Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.2030%MidRouteEASYRoute 123Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.2030%MidRouteHARDRoute 102Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.205%MidRouteHARDRoute 102Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.205%MidRouteHARDRoute 111 - SouthOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.205%MidRouteHARDRoute 111 - SouthAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.205%MidRouteHARDRoute 114Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.205%MidRouteHARDRoute 114Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.205%MidRouteHARDRoute 117Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.205%MidRouteHARDRoute 117Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.205%MidRouteHARDRoute 114Omega RubyGrassLv.191%MidRouteHARDRoute 114Alpha SapphireGrassLv.191%MidRoute
Step 2Masquerain ✓HARDPetalburg CityAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.254%MidCityHARDPetalburg CityOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.254%MidCityHARDRoute 102Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 102Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 111 - SouthOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 111 - SouthAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 114Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 114Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 117Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 117Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 120 - EastAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 120 - EastOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 120 - WestAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 120 - WestOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 123Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteHARDRoute 123Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.254%MidRouteor 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.
Surskit evolves into Masquerain at level 22. Masquerain is the fully evolved form. It sits at 454 BST in its evolved form.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Masquerain appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Masquerain appears in 14 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A