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.
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’s antennas have eyelike patterns that usually give it an angry look. If the “eyes” are droopy and appear sad, it is said to be a sign that a heavy rainfall is on its way.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x74-89% Rock Tomb 4x151-179%KO Rock Throw 4x130-153%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x53-64% Ice Fang 2x53-64% Thunder Fang 2x53-64% Wing Attack 2x74-89% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Tyrunt RockDragon | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Amaura builds →Rock Tomb 4x109-128%KO Icy Wind 2x43-51% Rock Throw 4x85-102%KO Powder Snow 2x32-38% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x75-91% Pluck 2x75-91% Rock Tomb 4x153-181%KO Rock Throw 4x134-158%KO | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x53-64% Ice Fang 2x53-64% Thunder Fang 2x53-64% Wing Attack 2x75-91% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x75-88% Pluck 2x75-88% Ancient Power 4x95-112%KO Rock Tomb 4x149-176%KO | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x52-61% Ice Fang 2x52-61% Thunder Fang 2x52-61% Wing Attack 2x71-84% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Relicanth builds →Rock Tomb 4x128-152%KO Ancient Power 4x68-80% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x75-89% Pluck 2x75-89% Ancient Power 4x92-109%KO Aerial Ace 2x75-89% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aron builds →Rock Slide 4x133-157%KO Rock Tomb 4x109-130%KO Aerial Ace 2x36-43% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aerodactyl builds →Flamethrower 2x39-45% Fire Fang 2x51-61% Ice Fang 2x51-61% Thunder Fang 2x51-61% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Relicanth builds →Rock Tomb 4x133-157%KO Ancient Power 4x69-82% Smack Down 4x109-130%KO | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 4x109-130%KO Rock Tomb 4x92-109%KO Rock Throw 4x75-89% Charge Beam 2x31-36% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x76-89% Pluck 2x76-89% Ancient Power 4x91-109%KO Aerial Ace 2x76-89% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aron builds →Rock Slide 4x130-153%KO Rock Tomb 4x109-128%KO Aerial Ace 2x36-43% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aerodactyl builds →Flamethrower 2x37-45% Fire Fang 2x52-62% Ice Fang 2x52-62% Thunder Fang 2x52-62% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Relicanth builds →Rock Tomb 4x130-153%KO Ancient Power 4x65-77% Smack Down 4x109-128%KO | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 4x114-134%KO Rock Tomb 4x91-109%KO Rock Throw 4x76-89% Charge Beam 2x30-36% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x108-127%KO Flamethrower 2x39-46% Fire Fang 2x53-63% Ice Fang 2x53-63% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x77-91% Pluck 2x77-91% Ancient Power 4x92-109%KO Aerial Ace 2x77-91% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aron builds →Rock Slide 4x133-158%KO Rock Tomb 4x108-127%KO Aerial Ace 2x35-42% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Relicanth builds →Rock Tomb 4x128-152%KO Ancient Power 4x67-79% Smack Down 4x108-127%KO | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 4x113-133%KO Rock Tomb 4x92-109%KO Acrobatics 2x28-34% Rock Throw 4x77-91% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Archen builds →Stone Edge 4x256-302%KO Rock Slide 4x195-229%KO Wing Attack 2x78-92% Pluck 2x78-92% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aron builds →Rock Slide 4x132-156%KO Rock Tomb 4x108-128%KO Aerial Ace 2x36-43% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x47-55% Stone Edge 4x245-289%KO Fly 2x108-128%KO Flamethrower 2x39-46% | ||
Tyrunt RockDragon | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Tyrunt builds →Stone Edge 4x214-252%KO Ancient Power 4x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x44-52% Rock Tomb 4x132-156%KO | ||
Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Amaura builds →Blizzard 2x76-89% Stone Edge 4x156-183%KO Thunderbolt 2x41-49% Aurora Beam 2x47-55% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Archen builds →Stone Edge 4x251-296%KO Rock Slide 4x190-224%KO Wing Attack 2x76-90% Pluck 2x76-90% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aron builds →Rock Slide 4x129-152%KO Rock Tomb 4x106-125%KO Aerial Ace 2x35-42% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x46-54% Stone Edge 4x236-278%KO Fly 2x106-125%KO Flamethrower 2x38-45% | ||
Tyrunt RockDragon | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Tyrunt builds →Stone Edge 4x209-246%KO Ancient Power 4x64-76% Aerial Ace 2x42-49% Rock Tomb 4x125-148%KO | ||
Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Amaura builds →Blizzard 2x74-87% Stone Edge 4x152-179%KO Thunderbolt 2x40-48% Aurora Beam 2x46-54% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Masquerain for 80-94%. Zapdos deals 56-66% with Thunderbolt.
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Weavile builds →Knock Off65-76% Ice Shard 2x80-94% Pursuit40-47% | ||
Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave 2x40-47% Thunderbolt 2x56-66% | ||
Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 4x358-422%KO Pursuit36-42% Crunch72-84% Superpower18-21% | ||
Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Masquerain View Gliscor builds →Knock Off20-23% | ||
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
Breeding
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.
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
Masquerain best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Air Slash
- Sticky Web
- Stun Spore
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Quiver Dance
- Icy Wind
- Sticky Web
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
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.
Step 1Catch SurskitPetalburg CityOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.15 City5%EarlyPetalburg CityAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.15 City5%EarlyRoute 102Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.3 Route1%EarlyRoute 102Omega RubyGrass Lv.3 Route1%EarlyRoute 117Omega RubyGrass Lv.14 Route1%EarlyRoute 117Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.14 Route1%EarlyRoute 120 - EastOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 120 - EastAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 120 - WestOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 120 - WestAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 123Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 123Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 102Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route5%MidRoute 102Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route5%MidRoute 111 - SouthOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route5%MidRoute 111 - SouthAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route5%MidRoute 114Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route5%MidRoute 114Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route5%MidRoute 117Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route5%MidRoute 117Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route5%MidRoute 114Omega RubyGrass Lv.19 Route1%MidRoute 114Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.19 Route1%Mid
Step 2Masquerain ✓Petalburg CityAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 City4%MidPetalburg CityOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 City4%MidRoute 102Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 102Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 111 - SouthOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 111 - SouthAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 114Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 114Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 117Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 117Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 120 - EastAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 120 - EastOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 120 - WestAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 120 - WestOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 123Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%MidRoute 123Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route4%Midor 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut

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 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
