Masquerain
Masquerain is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0284 |
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| Type | Bug Flying |
| Species | Eyeball Pokémon |
| Height | 0.8 m (2′07″) |
| Weight | 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Intimidate Unnerve (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0033 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0048 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0034 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0140 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0173 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0050 (Scarlet/Violet) 0150 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk, 1 Sp. Def |
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| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 159 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug, Water 1 |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
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| Attack | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Defense | 62 | 116 | 245 | |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Def | 82 | 152 | 289 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 454 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Masquerain changes
- In Generations 3-6, Masquerain has a base Special Attack of 80.
- In Generations 3-6, Masquerain has a base Speed of 60.
- In Generations 3-4, Masquerain has a base experience yield of 128.
- In Generations 5-6, Masquerain has a base experience yield of 145.
- In Generations 3-7, Masquerain has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | 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. |
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| Sapphire | 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. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
The antennae have distinctive patterns that look like eyes. When it rains, they grow heavy, making flight impossible. |
| Emerald | It intimidates foes with the large eyelike patterns on its antennae. Because it can’t fly if its wings get wet, it shelters itself from rain under large trees and eaves. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction--to and fro and sideways. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction. |
| X | Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction. |
| Y | It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction--to and fro and sideways. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Sun | It intimidates enemies with the eye-like patterns on its antennae. Its four wings allow it to fly in any direction. |
| Moon | Its wings and antennae don’t cope well with moisture. After a rain, it faces sunward to dry off. |
| Ultra Sun | Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns of its eyespots. If that doesn’t work, it deftly makes its escape on its set of four wings. |
| Ultra Moon | Its thin, winglike antennae are highly absorbent. It waits out rainy days in tree hollows. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction. |
| Scarlet | It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction—to and fro and sideways. |
| Violet | The antennae have distinctive patterns that look like eyes. When it rains, they grow heavy, making flight impossible. |
Moves learned by Masquerain
Moves learnt by level up
Masquerain does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Masquerain does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Masquerain cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Masquerain learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Soak | Water | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
| 17 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
| 22 | Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
| 22 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 26 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 32 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 38 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 44 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 52 | Quiver Dance | Bug | — | — |
Egg moves
Masquerain learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Masquerain gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Masquerain is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Masquerain sprites
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Where to find Masquerain
| Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Surskit |
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| FireRed LeafGreen Emerald |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl |
Evolve Surskit |
| Platinum | Route 229 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Evolve Surskit |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 3 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 102, 111, 114, 117, 120, 123, Petalburg City |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Malie Garden |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Surskit |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), The Great Crater of Paldea |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Masquerain questions
Other languages
| English | Masquerain |
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| Japanese | アメモース (Amemoth) |
| German | Maskeregen |
| French | Maskadra |
| Italian | Masquerain |
| Spanish | Masquerain |
| Korean | 비나방 (binabang) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 雨翅蛾 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 雨翅蛾 |
| English |
Eyeball Pokémon |
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| Japanese | めだまポケモン |
| German | Augen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Boule Œil |
| Italian | Pokémon Occhi |
| Spanish | Pokémon Globocular |
| Korean | 안구포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 眼珠宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 眼珠寶可夢 |
Name origin
- masquerade
- costume/disguise or a facade
- rain
- precipitation

