Mabosstiff
Paldea #197 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex
Mabosstiff
Paldea #197 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex
Stats
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.

Normal

Shiny
Mabosstiff

Growth
| Pokédexes | Paldea #197 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 177 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Maschiff Paldea #196 | Level 30 | ![]() Mabosstiff Paldea #197 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Comeuppance | ![]() | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it. |
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats. |
| Start | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| 4 | Lick | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 7 | Snarl | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon. |
| 10 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| 14 | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 18 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| 22 | Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 26 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target. |
| 34 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| 39 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat. |
| 43 | Reversal | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| 48 | Jaw Lock | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | 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. |
| 55 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| 60 | Outrage | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM002 | Charm | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| TM003 | Fake Tears | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM006 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| TM007 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM008 | Fire Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. |
| TM009 | Thunder Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. |
| TM010 | Ice Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen. |
| TM018 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM020 | Trailblaze | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| TM025 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM030 | Snarl | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon. |
| TM047 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM055 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM063 | Psychic Fangs | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM066 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM085 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM087 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM094 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM103 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM108 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| TM117 | Hyper Voice | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry. |
| TM127 | Play Rough | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat. |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| TM134 | Reversal | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| TM147 | Wild Charge | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM156 | Outrage | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | 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. |
| TM172 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| TM177 | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| TM199 | Lash Out | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 | 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. |
| TM202 | Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself. |
| TM204 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| TM205 | Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP. |
| TM224 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
Traits
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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