#0942 · Gen 9 · 340 BST
Maschiff
An early-evolution Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 9 with modest stats. Common ability: Intimidate.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
135/88/72/54/63/63
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
167/143/123/101/113/113
Abilities
The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Doubles the damage dealt to the target's replacement if the target switches out.
Maschiff's learnset
42 moves in Gen 9 (Scarlet/Violet). Click any move for full data and damage calc.
| Move | Type | Cat | BP | Acc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | dark | physical | 60 | 100 |
| Body Slam | normal | physical | 85 | 100 |
| Charm | fairy | other | — | 100 |
| Crunch | dark | physical | 80 | 100 |
| Dark Pulse | dark | special | 80 | 100 |
| Destiny Bond | ghost | other | — | 101 |
| Dig | ground | physical | 80 | 100 |
| Double-Edge | normal | physical | 120 | 100 |
| Endeavor | normal | physical | 1 | 100 |
| Endure | normal | other | — | 101 |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 |
| Fake Tears | dark | other | — | 100 |
| Fire Fang | fire | physical | 65 | 95 |
| Headbutt | normal | physical | 70 | 100 |
| Helping Hand | normal | other | — | 101 |
| Hone Claws | dark | other | — | 101 |
| Ice Fang | ice | physical | 65 | 95 |
| Jaw Lock | dark | physical | 80 | 100 |
| Leer | normal | other | — | 100 |
| Lick | ghost | physical | 30 | 100 |
| Payback | dark | physical | 50 | 100 |
| Play Rough | fairy | physical | 90 | 90 |
| Protect | normal | other | — | 101 |
| Psychic Fangs | psychic | physical | 85 | 100 |
| Rain Dance | water | other | — | 101 |
| Rest | psychic | other | — | 101 |
| Retaliate | normal | physical | 70 | 100 |
| Reversal | fighting | physical | 1 | 100 |
| Roar | normal | other | — | 101 |
| Scary Face | normal | other | — | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | normal | other | — | 101 |
| Snarl | dark | special | 55 | 95 |
| Substitute | normal | other | — | 101 |
| Sunny Day | fire | other | — | 101 |
| Swagger | normal | other | — | 85 |
| Tackle | normal | physical | 40 | 100 |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 |
| Taunt | dark | other | — | 100 |
| Tera Blast | normal | physical/special | 80 | 100 |
| Thief | dark | physical | 60 | 100 |
| Thunder Fang | electric | physical | 65 | 95 |
| Trailblaze | grass | physical | 50 | 100 |
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Maschiff
Maschiff is a Dark/None-type Pokémon from Generation 9 with a Base Stat Total of 340. An early-evolution Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 9 with modest stats. Common ability: Intimidate.
Best stat: Attack (78 base)
Maschiff's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 78 base Attack and 51 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Intimidate
- Run Away
- Stakeout
How to use Maschiff competitively
Open the damage calculator with Maschiff selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Maschiff appears in the species dropdown. Drop Maschiff into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0942 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 9 |
| Type | Dark / None |
| Abilities | Intimidate, Run Away, Stakeout |
| Base Stat Total | 340 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 60 / 78 / 60 / 40 / 51 / 51 |