Generation IX · #0942: Rascal Pokémon
Maschiff is a Dark-type Pokémon, known as the Rascal Pokémon, first introduced in Generation IX. Its base stats total 340, with Attack (78) the highest and Special Attack (40) the lowest. It has Intimidate or Run Away as its ability, with Stakeout as its Hidden Ability.
0.5m
16.0kg
Rascal Pokémon
Male 50% / Female 50%
brown
quadruped
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.
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Maschiff isn't listed as a wild encounter in our game data. It may only be available through gifts, events, raids or trades in some games.
It always scowls in an attempt to make opponents take it seriously, but even crying children will burst into laughter when they see Maschiff’s face.
Its well-developed jaw and fangs are strong enough to crunch through boulders, and its thick fat makes for an excellent defense.
Maschiff can learn 43 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 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| destiny bond | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 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 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 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 |
| 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 |
Maschiff is a dark type Pokemon.
Maschiff evolves into mabosstiff.
Maschiff is weak to fighting, bug and fairy type moves.
No, Maschiff evolves entirely through leveling up, with no trade required at any stage.
Maschiff first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in SVP Black Star Promos (2023) and has since featured on 7 cards across 5 sets. Its most recent card is from Destined Rivals (2025). Its most valuable card is Maschiff (SVP Black Star Promos) at around €0.48.

Arven's Maschiff
Destined Rivals · #138
Common · 2025
illus. Mina Nakai
€0.09

Maschiff
Paldean Fates · #062
Common · 2024
illus. DOM
€0.09

Maschiff
Paldea Evolved · #142
Common · 2023
illus. Shibuzoh.
€0.21

Maschiff
Paldea Evolved · #141
Common · 2023
illus. DOM
€0.18

Maschiff
SVP Black Star Promos · #071
None · 2023
illus. Kagemaru Himeno
€0.48

Maschiff
Scarlet & Violet · #136
Common · 2023
illus. KEIICHIRO ITO
€0.15

Maschiff
Scarlet & Violet · #135
Common · 2023
illus. kantaro
€0.22
Card data and images via the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Prices are indicative market values and update daily.