Mabosstiff

Mabosstiff is a Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.

Evolution of Maschiff.

Mabosstiff

Mabosstiff artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokédex data

National № 0943
Type Dark
Species Boss Pokémon
Height 1.1 m (3′07″)
Weight 61.0 kg (134.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Intimidate
2. Guard Dog
Stakeout (hidden ability)
Local № 0197 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 177
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Mabosstiff.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
2
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
02½½2

Evolution chart

Maschiff#0942
Maschiff
Dark
(Level 30)
Mabosstiff#0943
Mabosstiff
Dark

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.

Moves learned by Mabosstiff

Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Mabosstiff learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus — 100
1Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
4LickGhostPhysical 30 100
7SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
10Hone ClawsDarkStatus — —
14BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
18RoarNormalStatus — —
22HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
26PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
34CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
39SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
43ReversalFightingPhysical — 100
48Jaw LockDarkPhysical 80 100
55Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
60OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Mabosstiff learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ComeuppanceDarkPhysical — 100

Egg moves

Mabosstiff learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Mabosstiff gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Destiny BondGhostStatus — —
EndeavorNormalPhysical — 100
Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100

Moves learnt by TM

Mabosstiff is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
02CharmFairyStatus — 100
03Fake TearsDarkStatus — 100
06Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
08Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
09Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
10Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
30SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
47EndureNormalStatus — —
49Sunny DayFireStatus — —
50Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
63Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical 85 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
85RestPsychicStatus — —
87TauntDarkStatus — 100
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus — —
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
117Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
127Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
130Helping HandNormalStatus — —
134ReversalFightingPhysical — 100
147Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
156OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

Mabosstiff sprites

Type Generation 9
Normal Mabosstiff sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny —

Where to find Mabosstiff

Scarlet
Violet		 Casseroya Lake, South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three)

Answers to Mabosstiff questions

Other languages

English Mabosstiff
Japanese マフィティフ
German Mastifioso
French Dogrino
Italian Mabosstiff
Spanish Mabosstiff
Korean 마피티프
Chinese (Simplified) 獒教父
Chinese (Traditional) 獒教父

 

English Boss Pokémon
Japanese おやぶんポケモン
German Oberhaupt-Pokémon
French Pokémon Parrain
Italian Pokémon Boss
Spanish Pokémon Jefazo
Korean 두목포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 大佬宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 大佬寶可夢

Name origin

mastiff
a breed of dog
boss
leader, chief