As a Bug/Flying type, Masquerain has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 70
Attack: 60
Defense: 62
Sp. Atk: 100
Sp. Def: 82
Speed: 80
Total: 454

Masquerain has a base stat total of 454, higher than 45% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (100) well above Attack (60), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 80 is middling (faster than 61% of Pokémon). With 70 HP, 62 Defense and 82 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.

Masquerain can have the abilities Intimidate and Unnerve.

How to beat Masquerain

The best way to beat Masquerain is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Diancie hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Nihilego hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Stakataka hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves.

Evolution

Masquerain is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Surskit → Masquerain), evolving from Surskit.

Best counters to Masquerain

Other Bug/Flying Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Masquerain weak to?

As a Bug/Flying type, Masquerain takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves.

What is Masquerain resistant to?

Masquerain resists Bug, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Masquerain?

Strong type-based picks include Diancie, Nihilego and Stakataka, which hit Masquerain with super-effective attacks.