Compared with other species it looks modest; its best stat is Attack. Weak point: Sp. Atk — lower than 87% of species. This is not the final form yet — it evolves once more, so the numbers above describe this stage, not what it will end up as. Defensively it can rely on 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 full immunity. Psychic-type moves do nothing to it at all.
Base stats
Last column: what percentage of 1084 species and regional forms have a lower value. Weak point: Sp. Atk.
A nature can improve this entry further: its boost hits hardest on Attack, the stat in which this species already leads. Which nature does that — see the list of natures.
Which nature to choose
It hits physically: its Attack (78) is 38 points higher than its Sp. Atk. So the drop hits a stat the set usually does not use at all. Evolution does not change it, so pick it for the final form, not for these numbers.
- Adamant +Atk · −SpA The default choice: the boost goes where this species is already strong.
- Jolly +Spe · −SpA Mid-range Speed means the turn order is still worth fighting for — check exactly whom you will outspeed before you give up power.
- Hidden Power and Weather Ball still deal damage based on Sp. Atk. If either of them is going into the set, lowering Sp. Atk is no longer free.
A conclusion drawn from base stats alone — a specific moveset can reverse it. All 25 natures.
Regional numbers 2
The header shows the national number. Inside the game the Pokédex counts from the beginning — below is the number you will see in your version.
| Paldea | #196 | Scarlet / Violet |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperspace | #100 | Legends: Z-A , Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension |
Abilities
- Intimidate Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
- Run Away Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
- Stakeout This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.
Pokédex entry
It always scowls in an attempt to make opponents take it seriously, but even crying children will burst into laughter when they see Maschiff’s face.
Resistances and weaknesses
Type chart →How much damage Maschiff takes when it is hit by a move of each type.
Variant gallery
The gallery shows only the appearance variants that exist for this Pokémon. Every image shows the same character and differs in source — a Pokémon HOME render or a pixel sprite — and in coloring, regular or shiny.
Breeding
All Egg Groups →Offspring can come from 275 species from the same Egg Groups (with opposite genders) or from Ditto. Below are the first 12 by Pokédex number.
The Egg hatches after 20 cycles, which is roughly 5,400 steps. The exact cycle length depends on the game — newer titles shortened it noticeably — so treat this number as an order of magnitude, not a countdown. Having the Flame Body Ability in your party halves the wait.
Moves (43)
Full move list →Below are the moves learned by leveling up. The rest (32 via TM/TR, 4 via Egg) are on the full list.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 4 | Lick | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| 7 | Snarl | Dark | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 10 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 14 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 18 | Roar | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 22 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 26 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| 39 | Reversal | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 43 | Jaw Lock | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 49 | Double Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |