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Mabosstiff

Paldea #197 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Boss Pokémon

Mabosstiff sprite

Normal

Shiny Mabosstiff sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Scarlet

This Pokémon can store energy in its large dewlap. Mabosstiff unleashes this energy all at once to blow away enemies.

Violet

Mabosstiff loves playing with children. Though usually gentle, it takes on an intimidating look when protecting its family.

Species-default descriptions; individual forms may have different in-game text.

Details

Type

Dark

Category

Boss Pokémon

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

61 kg (134.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0943

Pokédex

Paldea #197

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

80

270

364

Attack

120

220

372

Defense

90

166

306

Sp. Atk

60

112

240

Sp. Def

70

130

262

Speed

85

157

295

Total

505

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Mabosstiff, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Paldea #197
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
177

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Maschiff

Maschiff

Paldea #196

Level 30

Mabosstiff

Mabosstiff

Paldea #197

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
Evo.ComeuppanceDarkPhysical-10010

The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.

StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.

StartScary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

4LickGhostPhysical3010030

The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

7SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

10Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

14BiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

18RoarNormalStatus--20

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

22HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

26PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.

34CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

39SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.

43ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

48Jaw LockDarkPhysical8010010

This move prevents the user and the target from switching out until either of them faints. The effect goes away if either of the Pokémon leaves the field.

55Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

60OutrageDragonPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Description
TM001Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

TM002CharmFairyStatus-10020

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.

TM003Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020

The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM006Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

TM007ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM008Fire FangFirePhysical659515

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

TM009Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515

The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

TM010Ice FangIcePhysical659515

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

TM018ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM020TrailblazeGrassPhysical5010020

The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.

TM025FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM030SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

TM047EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

TM049Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

TM055DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

TM063Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical8510010

The user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM066Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

TM085RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

TM087TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM094Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.

TM103SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

TM108CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

TM117Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.

TM127Play RoughFairyPhysical909010

The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.

TM130Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

TM134ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

TM147Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

TM152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM156OutrageDragonPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

TM163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

TM172RoarNormalStatus--20

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

TM177SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

TM199Lash OutDarkPhysical751005

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.

TM202Pain SplitNormalStatus--20

The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.

TM204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

TM205EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.

TM224CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

These are individual move choices, not proof of complete four-move legality. HOME uses destination-specific movesets; older-game moves are not unrestricted imports.
Class
Description
Destiny Bond

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

GhostStatus--5

If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Endeavor

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalPhysical-1005

The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.

Play Rough

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

FairyPhysical909010

The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.

Retaliate

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalPhysical701005

The user takes revenge for a fainted ally. This move's power is boosted if an ally fainted in the previous turn.

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Supported publisher/reference locations. Selection rates are unknown; some precise form, level and time details lack independent corroboration.

Scarlet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

West Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter33-35Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter33-35Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter33-34Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter33Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter33-34Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid75Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 75., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Five-star native access after the base-game ending credits., 5-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid75Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle level 90; captured at level 75., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Six-star access follows the Academy Ace Tournament and qualifying high-rank raids/notification., 6-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Grass, Ruins, Forest., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Violet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

West Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter33-35Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter33-35Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter33-34Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter33Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter33-34Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid75Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 75., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Five-star native access after the base-game ending credits., 5-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid75Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle level 90; captured at level 75., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Six-star access follows the Academy Ace Tournament and qualifying high-rank raids/notification., 6-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Grass, Ruins, Forest., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Guard Dog

Ability Slot 2

Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat if intimidated. Moves and items that would force the Pokémon to switch out also fail to work.

Boosts Attack if intimidated, and prevents being forced to switch out.

Stakeout(Hidden Ability)

Doubles the damage dealt to a target that has just switched into battle.

This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

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