Bug Buzz
Learned at Lv. 61
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Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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Masquerain
Eyeball Pokémon
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.
Weak to
Rock×4
Flying
Fire
Electric
Ice
Height0.8 m
Weight3.6 kg
AbilitiesIntimidate
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP70250–344
- Attack60112–240
- Defense62116–245
- Sp. Atk100184–328
- Sp. Def82152–289
- Speed80148–284
Total454
/ 720
BST454
54 percentile (1025)+44 vs Gen 3 avg (410)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Waters Edge
Color
Blue
Shape
Bug Wings
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Surskit#283Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #284 |
| Hoenn | #33 |
| Kalos Central | #48 |
| Kitakami | #150 |
| Original Akala | #67 |
| Original Alola | #140 |
| Original Ulaula | #61 |
| Paldea | #50 |
| Updated Akala | #74 |
| Updated Alola | #173 |
| Updated Hoenn | #34 |
| Updated Ulaula | #67 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
159
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Atk+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Silver Powder
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Evolution Chain
→
Level 22
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Masquerain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
FightingBug
Offensive Coverage
Masquerain's Bug / Flying typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, fighting, bug types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Timid
+Speed−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Masquerain totals 454 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Special Attack (100) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Attack (60).
Its Bug, Flying typing leaves Masquerain with 5 weaknesses against 3 resistances and 1 full immunity. Watch out for Rock moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 75 puts Masquerain in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1, Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.8 m
Weight
3.6 kg
TypeBugFlying
Abilities
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
75
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Masquerain?
Masquerain is a dual-type Bug, Flying Pokémon.
What are Masquerain's weaknesses?
Masquerain takes 4× damage from Rock type moves and takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Electric, Ice type moves. It is immune to Ground type moves.
How does Masquerain evolve?
Masquerain is the final form of the Surskit → Masquerain evolution line.
What are Masquerain's base stats?
Masquerain has a base stat total of 454: HP 70, Attack 60, Defense 62, Sp. Atk 100, Sp. Def 82, Speed 80. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (100).
