Mabosstiff (#0943) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP80140–187270–364

Atk120112–189220–372

Def9085–156166–306

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe8581–150157–295

Total505Higher than 73% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Mabosstiff outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fairy2×Fighting2×

Resists

Dark½×Ghost½×

Immune to

Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

Intimidate
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Guard Dog
Boosts Attack if intimidated, and prevents being forced to switch out.
StakeoutHidden ability
This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#234 of 262 used

▼ 5 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 8 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Black Glasses (17.4%) · Guard Dog (68%) · Adamant (47.6%) · HP 14 / Atk 32 / SpD 20 (14.6%)

Moves Jaw Lock, Protect, Psychic Fangs, Ice Fang

Singles

#218 of 262 used

▼ 7 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 10 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Red Card (40.2%) · Stakeout (56.9%) · Adamant (57%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (22%)

Moves Jaw Lock, Taunt, Wild Charge, Destiny Bond

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.19% of teams · rank #164 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Stakeout
Stat Alignment: Naive
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe

Crunch
Wild Charge
Destiny Bond
Psychic Fangs

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.28%
Rated 1500+0.19%
Rated 1630+0.19%
Rated 1760+0.14%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.19%

Moves

Crunch97.2%
Wild Charge81.6%
Destiny Bond76.6%
Psychic Fangs71.9%
Play Rough27.6%
Fire Fang13.1%
Curse8.4%
Ice Fang4.9%
Jaw Lock2.5%
Roar2.3%

Items

Life Orb77.7%
Choice Scarf9.8%
Lum Berry8.3%
Black Glasses2%
Muscle Band0.8%
Focus Sash0.6%

Abilities

90.9%
8.7%
0.4%

EV spreads

Naive 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe68.1%
Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe12.3%
Careful 32 HP / 2 Atk / 2 Def / 30 SpD8.3%
Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe3.8%
Jolly 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe2.2%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0942MaschiffDark
1. Level 30#0943MabosstiffDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoComeuppanceThe user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.DarkPhys1100%10

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4LickHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30

7SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

10Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

14BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

18RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

22HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

26PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

34CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

39SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

43ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

48Jaw LockPrevents you and the target from switching out.DarkPhys80100%10

55Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

60OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Boss Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#197Hyperspace#101

Mabosstiff loves playing with children. Though usually gentle, it takes on an intimidating look when protecting its family.
Violet
This Pokémon can store energy in its large dewlap. Mabosstiff unleashes this energy all at once to blow away enemies.
Scarlet

Names around the world

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

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 177
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).

Mabosstiff

Weak to

Resists

Immune to