Stats & Training
Attack and Defense carry most of Mabosstiff's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon can store energy in its large dewlap. Mabosstiff unleashes this energy all at once to blow away enemies.
Mabosstiff loves playing with children. Though usually gentle, it takes on an intimidating look when protecting its family.
Mabosstiff Weakness
Mabosstiff's Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Mabosstiff can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Fairy is super effective against MabosstiffView Flutter Mane → | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | A | |
Fighting is super effective against MabosstiffView Mienfoo → | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Bug is super effective against MabosstiffView Scizor → | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Fighting is super effective against MabosstiffView Urshifu → | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Bug is super effective against MabosstiffView Volcarona → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Flutter Mane can KO Mabosstiff with Moonblast (142-167%). Dragapult threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (118-139%). Mienfoo's High Jump Kick also KOs at 90-106%.
Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mabosstiff View Flutter Mane builds →Moonblast 2x142-167%KO Shadow Ball30-35% Dazzling Gleam 2x120-142%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mabosstiff View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x39-46% Draco Meteor118-139%KO Shadow Ball36-43% | ||
Mienfoo Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mabosstiff View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off7-9% U Turn 2x33-39% High Jump Kick 2x90-106%KO | ||
Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mabosstiff View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x156-184%KO Sucker Punch23-27% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mabosstiff View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave66-78% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Evolved from Maschiff. Mabosstiff is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+42 over Maschiff), and Mabosstiff peaks at 505 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Mabosstiff Best Moveset
Crunch is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Mabosstiff into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Stakeout helps on the margins.
Best Build
Mabosstiff best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Play Rough
- Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
- Destiny Bond
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Crunch
- Play Rough
- Psychic Fangs
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Jaw Lock
- Play Rough
- Snarl
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Mabosstiff won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Crunch and Dark Pulse anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mabosstiff in Legends: Z-A
No wild encounters for Mabosstiff in Legends: Z-A. Bring Maschiff over from Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Mabosstiff in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain MaschiffCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Step 2Mabosstiff ✓
Mabosstiff Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Mabosstiff. The 505 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Play Rough with Choice Band is the standard set.
Intimidate is what you want on Mabosstiff. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Guard Dog, Stakeout) work on paper but Intimidate is what makes Mabosstiff worth using.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Mabosstiff is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Legends: Z-A, Mabosstiff has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Mabosstiff joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves