Maschiff
#942 (Paldea)
Best moveset for Maschiff
The best moves for Maschiff are Bite and Crunch when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Snarl and Crunch deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Maschiff family. Maschiff evolves into Mabosstiff for 50 Candy.
Game images
Maschiff, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Maschiff is a Dark Pokémon. It is weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves. Maschiff's best moveset is Bite & Crunch and it has a Max CP of 1,582. Maschiff evolves into Mabosstiff.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 14.4 |
| Snarl | 11 | 13.2 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Dig | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Psychic Fangs | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Crunch
26 DPS
|
7.2 | 100% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Crunch
26 DPS
|
7.2 | 99% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
6.6 | 92% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Psychic Fangs
25 DPS
|
6.5 | 90% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
6.4 | 89% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Psychic Fangs
25 DPS
|
6.1 | 85% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Maschiff?
Maschiff is weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
The best counter to Maschiff is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, followed by Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Blaziken and Mega Beedrill.
The top Maschiff counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 99% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 96% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 94% | |
| Mega Lucario | 89% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 83% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 83% | |
| Keldeo (Resolute Form) | 82% | |
| Mega Gallade | 81% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 80% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
140 |
| Defense |
|
108 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 16 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
600 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
799 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,199 |
|
Level 40 |
1,399 |
|
Level 50 |
1,582 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 999 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,299 |

