Type matchups
Damage Mabosstiff takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark type, Mabosstiff has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Dark typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 120
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 85
- Total
- 505
Mabosstiff has a base stat total of 505, higher than 67% of Pokémon. With Attack (120) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 80 HP, 90 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Mabosstiff can have the abilities Intimidate, Guard Dog and Stakeout.
How to beat Mabosstiff
Mabosstiff takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Iron Valiant hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark moves. Urshifu hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark moves. Grimmsnarl hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark moves.
Evolution
Mabosstiff is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Maschiff → Mabosstiff), evolving from Maschiff.
Best counters to Mabosstiff
Other Dark Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mabosstiff weak to?
As a Dark type, Mabosstiff takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
What is Mabosstiff resistant to?
Mabosstiff resists Ghost and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Mabosstiff?
Strong type-based picks include Iron Valiant, Urshifu and Grimmsnarl, which hit Mabosstiff with super-effective attacks.