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Maschiff is a Dark-type Pokemon. This guide covers Maschiff’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 Maschiff 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.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Maschiff is a Dark-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It is the first stage of the Maschiff evolution line and evolves into Mabosstiff.
Competitive Overview
Maschiff is mainly useful as an early-stage Dark-type Pokemon in casual play. Its abilities can support different roles, but its lower unevolved stats usually keep it from being a major competitive option.
Maschiff’s strengths are its Dark typing, physical moves and access to abilities such as Intimidate and Stakeout. Its main goal is usually to evolve into Mabosstiff for better stats and stronger battle value.
Here are the key facts to know about Maschiff, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Maschiff
National Dex
#0942
Type
Dark
Species
Rascal Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
35.3 lbs / 16.0 kg
16.0 kg
Abilities
Intimidate, Run Away, Stakeout
Maschiff’s stats help define its role across Pokemon games, from casual play to competitive formats.
Maschiff can use a range of attacks and support moves depending on the game. These are some of Maschiff’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Dark-type attack for consistent same-type damage.
An early Dark-type move that can cause flinching.
A Dark-type special move that can lower the target’s Special Attack.
A straightforward physical attack for general damage.
Coverage against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock and Steel-type Pokemon.
A Dark-type attack that can interact with held items in many games.
Can deal stronger damage after an ally has fainted in games where it is available.
A Dark-type biting move associated with trapping pressure.
Use the section below to view Maschiff’s move list by learn method across supported Pokemon games.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Maschiff 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
Maschiff’s abilities help shape how it functions in battle across Pokemon games.
Intimidate gives Maschiff a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Run Away gives Maschiff a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Stakeout gives Maschiff a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Maschiff evolves into Mabosstiff at Level 30.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Maschiff at Level 30
Maschiff can be found in several Paldea areas in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, then evolved into Mabosstiff at Level 30.
| Game | Where to Find Maschiff |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
South Province, West Province and other Paldea wild areas depending on encounter tables. |
 Pokemon Violet |
South Province, West Province and other Paldea wild areas depending on encounter tables. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Maschiff |
|---|---|
 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 Maschiff. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Maschiff is a Dark-type Pokemon.
Maschiff is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves.
Maschiff evolves into Mabosstiff at Level 30.
Maschiff’s abilities are Intimidate, Run Away, Stakeout.
Maschiff’s best moves can include Crunch, Bite, Snarl, Take Down, depending on the game and format.
Maschiff can be found in several Paldea areas in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, then evolved into Mabosstiff at Level 30.
Yes, Maschiff can be useful in the right game or format depending on its stats, typing, ability and role.
Maschiff was introduced in Generation 9 with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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