Stats & Training
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 intimidates enemies with the eye-like patterns on its antennae. Its four wings allow it to fly in any direction.
Its wings and antennae don’t cope well with moisture. After a rain, it faces sunward to dry off.
Masquerain Weakness
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 |
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 4x211-248%KO Power Gem 4x183-215%KO Charge Beam 2x39-46% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Archeops builds →Fly 2x139-163%KO Rock Slide 4x232-273%KO Wing Attack 2x93-110%KO Pluck 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 4x137-161%KO Power Gem 4x91-108%KO Rock Slide 4x106-124%KO Ancient Power 4x70-83% | ||
 Bastiodon RockSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Shieldon (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Bastiodon builds →Rock Slide 4x106-124%KO Ancient Power 4x66-79% Rock Tomb 4x88-103%KO Smack Down 4x74-87% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Probopass builds →Zap Cannon 2x59-70% Stone Edge 4x148-174%KO Power Gem 4x119-141%KO Discharge 2x39-47% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion can KO Masquerain with Fire Blast (153-181%). Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (101-119%). Togekiss deals 67-78% with Air Slash.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb42-49% Fire Blast 2x153-181%KO | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x101-119%KO Volt Switch 2x79-93% Dazzling Gleam45-53% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x67-78% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x65-77% Knock Off35-41% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Terrakion builds →Close Combat25-29% Stone Edge 4x335-394%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
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 77 partners from the Bug and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Bug Bite, Endure and 9 more.
Sun & Moon Masquerain Best Moveset
Masquerain's job is getting Sticky Web up and staying on the field. Magoberry provides extra utility, Intimidate helps it stick around, and HP-heavy investment EVs prioritize longevity.
Best Build
Masquerain best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Masquerain in Sun & Moon
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 Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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. Quiver Dance with Magoberry is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Quiver Dance, Baton Pass, Air Slash, and Sticky Web. Quiver Dance leads at 24% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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