Generation IX · #0943: Boss Pokémon
Mabosstiff is a Dark-type Pokémon, known as the Boss Pokémon, first introduced in Generation IX. Its base stats total 505, with Attack (120) the highest and Special Attack (60) the lowest. It has Intimidate or Guard Dog as its ability, with Stakeout as its Hidden Ability.
1.1m
61.0kg
Boss Pokémon
Male 50% / Female 50%
gray
quadruped
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Boosts Attack if intimidated, and prevents being forced to switch out.
This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.
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Mabosstiff isn't listed as a wild encounter in our game data. It is usually obtained by evolving its earlier stage. See the evolution chain above for how.
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 can learn 50 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| comeuppance | dark | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| jaw lock | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| lick | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic fangs | psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
Mabosstiff is a dark type Pokemon.
Mabosstiff evolved from maschiff.
Mabosstiff is weak to fighting, bug and fairy type moves.
Mabosstiff first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in SVP Black Star Promos (2023) and has since featured on 9 cards across 5 sets. Its most recent card is from Destined Rivals (2025). Its most valuable card is Arven's Mabosstiff ex (Destined Rivals) at around €25.20.

Arven's Mabosstiff ex
Destined Rivals · #139
Double rare · 2025
illus. akagi
€0.50

Arven's Mabosstiff ex
Destined Rivals · #218
Ultra Rare · 2025
illus. PLANETA Igarashi
€1.40

Arven's Mabosstiff ex
Destined Rivals · #235
Special illustration rare · 2025
illus. Yuriko Akase
€25.20

Mabosstiff
Paldean Fates · #188
Shiny rare · 2024
illus. Hitoshi Ariga
€2.09

Mabosstiff
Paldean Fates · #063
Rare · 2024
illus. KIYOTAKA OSHIYAMA
€0.14

Mabosstiff
Paldea Evolved · #143
Uncommon · 2023
illus. Souichirou Gunjima
€0.17

Mabosstiff ex
SVP Black Star Promos · #086
None · 2023
illus. PLANETA Mochizuki
€0.56

Mabosstiff
Scarlet & Violet · #218
Illustration rare · 2023
illus. OKACHEKE
€5.40

Mabosstiff
Scarlet & Violet · #137
Uncommon · 2023
illus. KIYOTAKA OSHIYAMA
€0.22
Card data and images via the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Prices are indicative market values and update daily.