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Mabosstiff is a Dark-type Pokemon. This guide covers Mabosstiff’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Mabosstiff guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Mabosstiff is a Dark-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It evolves from Maschiff and is known for its tough appearance, strong loyalty and role in the Paldea story.
Competitive Overview
Mabosstiff can be a useful physical Dark-type attacker in casual and lower-power formats. Its Attack stat, Dark-type moves and ability options give it several practical battle roles.
Mabosstiff’s strengths include Intimidate, Guard Dog and Stakeout, along with strong physical attacks like Crunch. Its main concerns are weaknesses to Fighting, Bug and Fairy-type moves and middling Speed.
Here are the key facts to know about Mabosstiff, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Mabosstiff
National Dex
#0943
Type
Dark
Species
Boss Pokemon
Height
3’07” / 1.1 m
110 cm
Weight
134.5 lbs / 61.0 kg
61.0 kg
Abilities
Intimidate, Guard Dog, Stakeout
Mabosstiff’s stats help define its role across Pokemon games, from casual play to competitive formats.
Mabosstiff can use a range of attacks and support moves depending on the game. These are some of Mabosstiff’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A strong and reliable Dark-type attack for Mabosstiff.
A Dark-type biting attack that can pressure opponents.
A counter-style Dark-type move that can punish damage taken.
A physical attack for broad neutral damage.
Coverage that can hit Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon and remove screens in many games.
Coverage against Bug, Steel, Grass and Ice-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
Use the section below to view Mabosstiff’s move list by learn method across supported Pokemon games.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Mabosstiff is a Dark-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.
Type
Dark
Weaknesses
Fighting, Bug, Fairy
Resistances
Ghost, Dark
Immunity
Psychic
Mabosstiff’s abilities help shape how it functions in battle across Pokemon games.
Intimidate gives Mabosstiff a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Guard Dog gives Mabosstiff a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Stakeout gives Mabosstiff a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Mabosstiff evolves from Maschiff at Level 30 and does not evolve further.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Maschiff at Level 30
Mabosstiff is obtained by evolving Maschiff at Level 30 or by finding it in select Paldea wild areas depending on the game.
| Game | Where to Find Mabosstiff |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve Maschiff at Level 30. Mabosstiff can also appear in select Paldea locations. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve Maschiff at Level 30. Mabosstiff can also appear in select Paldea locations. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Mabosstiff |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Mabosstiff. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Mabosstiff is a Dark-type Pokemon.
Mabosstiff is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves.
Mabosstiff evolves from Maschiff at Level 30 and does not evolve further.
Mabosstiff’s abilities are Intimidate, Guard Dog, Stakeout.
Mabosstiff’s best moves can include Crunch, Jaw Lock, Comeuppance, Take Down, depending on the game and format.
Mabosstiff is obtained by evolving Maschiff at Level 30 or by finding it in select Paldea wild areas depending on the game.
Yes, Mabosstiff can be useful in the right game or format depending on its stats, typing, ability and role.
Mabosstiff was introduced in Generation 9 with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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