Special
Attacker
60Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Nothing fancy in Masquerain's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
Above
HP70
C
Attack60
C
Defense62
C
Sp. Atk100
B
Sp. Def82
C
Speed60
C
Total434
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging75 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.8 m
Weight3.6 kg
Base XP159
Abilities
IntimidateTop Pick
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
UnnerveHA
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+1SpD+1Spe
Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns on its antennas. This Pokémon flaps its four wings to freely fly in any direction—even sideways and backwards—as if it were a helicopter.

Masquerain Weakness

Masquerain is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely.

Masquerain Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Rock
2x (Weak)Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying
0.5x (Resist)Bug
0.25x (Resist)Grass, Fighting
0x (Immune)Ground
Type ChartVulnerable
5Weak
3Resist
1Immune
Score-4
4xCritical
½xResist
¼xResist
0xImmune
How to Beat Masquerain in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Best Counters)
Archen
Archen
RockFlying
C
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift
Available Moves
Moves
  • Wing AttackLv. 1
  • PluckLv. 15
  • Ancient PowerLv. 18
  • Rock TombTM39
Damage vs Masquerain
Wing Attack 2x
75-88%
Pluck 2x
75-88%
Ancient Power 4x
95-112%KO
Rock Tomb 4x
149-176%KO
View Archen builds →

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution

Masquerain is what Surskit becomes. Breed it for Surskit eggs (quick to hatch). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Surskit pushed Masquerain to 434 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Surskit
BugWater
Masquerain
BugFlying
HP
40
70+30
ATK
30
60+30
DEF
32
62+30
SP.ATK
50
100+50
SP.DEF
52
82+30
SPE
65
80+15
BST
269D-Tier
454C-Tier+185
ROLE
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Special
Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Masquerain to get Surskit eggs easily using 68 partners from the Bug and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Bug Bite, Endure and 8 more.

Egg Groups
BugWater1
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
11moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillflygondrapionblastoisegolduckferaligatrkingdraswampertslowbroslowkingoctilleryludicolo

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Masquerain Best Moveset

Masquerain's job is getting Sticky Web up and staying on the field. Focus Sash provides a guaranteed survive from full HP, Intimidate helps it stick around, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs prioritize longevity.

Best Build

Experimental
Ability
Intimidate
Item
Focus SashSURVIVAL
Best Nature for Masquerain
Calm+SPD

Masquerain best EVs are Sp. Def and HP

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • Air SlashSTAB
  • Sticky WebSTAB
  • Stun Spore
  • U TurnSTAB

Moves

Egg moves make a real difference. Masquerain gets Aqua Jet and Bug Bite exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Bug Buzz and Air Slash.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bubble
4010030Water
Lv 1
Bug Buzz
B9010010Bug
Lv 1
Ominous Wind
601005Ghost
Lv 1
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 1
Quiver Dance
S20Bug
Lv 1
Sweet Scent
10020Normal
Lv 1
Water Sport
15Water
Lv 1
Whirlwind-6
C20Normal
Lv 6
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 9
Sweet Scent
10020Normal
Lv 14
Water Sport
15Water
Lv 17
Gust
4010035Flying
Lv 22
Air Cutter
C609525Flying
Lv 22
Scary Face
10010Normal
Lv 26
Stun Spore
S7530Grass
Lv 32
Silver Wind
C601005Bug
Lv 38
Air Slash
S759515Flying
Lv 42
Bug Buzz
B9010010Bug
Lv 48
Whirlwind-6
C20Normal
Lv 52
Quiver Dance
S20Bug

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
C110705Ice
TM100
Confide
20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM53
Energy Ball
C9010010Grass
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
D10020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
C9010010Ice
TM83
Infestation
D2010020Bug
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
D10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM19
Roost
C10Flying
TM48
Round
C6010015Normal
TM55
Scald
C8010015Water
TM94
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
C8010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass
TM76
Struggle Bug
C5010020Bug
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
TM89
U-turn
S7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Aqua Jet+1
D4010020Water
Egg
Bug Bite
D6010020Bug
Egg
Endure+4
D10Normal
Egg
Fell Stinger
D5010025Bug
Egg
Foresight
40Normal
Egg
Hydro Pump
C110805Water
Egg
Mind Reader
5Normal
Egg
Mud Shot
559515Ground
Egg
Power Split
10Psychic
Egg
Psybeam
6510020Psychic
Egg
Signal Beam
C7510015Bug

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Bug Bite
D6010020Bug
Tutor
Giga Drain
B7510010Grass
Tutor
Icy Wind
S559515Ice
Tutor
Signal Beam
C7510015Bug
Tutor
Snore
5010015Normal
Tutor
Tailwind
C15Flying
Tutor
Water Pulse
C6010020Water

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Agility
C30Psychic
Rem
Aqua Jet+1
D4010020Water
Rem
Baton Pass
S40Normal
Rem
Bubble Beam
6510020Water
Rem
Haze
C30Ice
Rem
Mist
30Ice
Rem
Sticky Web
S20Bug

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 4
Captivate
10020Normal
Gen 4
Defog
C15Flying
Gen 3
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
10Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Gen 4
Natural Gift
D10015Normal
Gen 4
String Shot
9540Bug
Gen 4
Swift
6020Normal
Gen 4
Twister
4010020Dragon

How to Get Masquerain in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Masquerain sits at low spawn rates across 16 spots in mid-game water routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.

Where To Catch Masquerain in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

To get Masquerain, start by catching Surskit through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 3-25. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Surskit
    Step 1Catch Surskit
    Petalburg City
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.15 City
    5%Early
    Petalburg City
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.15 City
    5%Early
    Route 102
    Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.3 Route
    1%Early
    Route 102
    Omega RubyGrass Lv.3 Route
    1%Early
    Route 117
    Omega RubyGrass Lv.14 Route
    1%Early
    Route 117
    Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.14 Route
    1%Early
    Route 120 - East
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    30%Mid
    Route 120 - East
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    30%Mid
    Route 120 - West
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    30%Mid
    Route 120 - West
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    30%Mid
    Route 123
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    30%Mid
    Route 123
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    30%Mid
    Route 102
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    5%Mid
    Route 102
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    5%Mid
    Route 111 - South
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    5%Mid
    Route 111 - South
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    5%Mid
    Route 114
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    5%Mid
    Route 114
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    5%Mid
    Route 117
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    5%Mid
    Route 117
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route
    5%Mid
    Route 114
    Omega RubyGrass Lv.19 Route
    1%Mid
    Route 114
    Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.19 Route
    1%Mid
  2. Masquerain
    Step 2Masquerain
    Petalburg City
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 City
    4%Mid
    Petalburg City
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 City
    4%Mid
    Route 102
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 102
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 111 - South
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 111 - South
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 114
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 114
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 117
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 117
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 120 - East
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 120 - East
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 120 - West
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 120 - West
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 123
    Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    Route 123
    Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    4%Mid
    or evolve from Surskit (Step 1)

Masquerain Guide

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Masquerain's biggest threats include Tyranitar (Rock), Blaziken (Fire), and Jolteon (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Tyranitar is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Surskit evolves into Masquerain at level 22. Masquerain is the fully evolved form. It sits at 434 BST in its evolved form.

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Masquerain can work for a story run. 434 BST is average, but Bug/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Masquerain looks average on paper at 434 BST. But Intimidate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list. Air Slash with Focus Sash is the standard set.

  • Masquerain gets Intimidate and Unnerve. But Intimidate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.

Game Availability

Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Masquerain appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.

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