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===Origin===
===Origin===
Masquerain seems to be based on a variety of {{wp|insect}}s. Although rarely shown, it apparently has the ability to walk on the surface of water using its wings as if they were legs, so it may be based on a {{wp|water strider}}. Its Japanese name suggests inspiration from {{wp|moth}}s, many of which use {{wp|Eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}} to frighten would-be predators. Its habitat, translucent wings, and hovering flight pattern are reminiscent of {{wp|dragonflies}} and {{wp|damselflies}}. Its raindrop-shaped head resembles some {{wp|Fulgoridae|lanternflies}}. Its {{wp|mimicry}} of an angry face is similar to a {{wp|mask}} or cat face.
Masquerain seems to be based on a variety of {{wp|insect}}s. Although rarely shown, it apparently has the ability to walk on the surface of water using its wings as if they were legs, so it may be based on a {{wp|water strider}}. Its Japanese name suggests inspiration from {{wp|moth}}s, many of which use {{wp|Eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}} to frighten would-be predators. Its habitat, translucent wings, hovering flight pattern, and its transformation from water-type to flying-type are reminiscent of {{wp|dragonflies}} and {{wp|damselflies}}. Its raindrop-shaped head resembles some {{wp|Fulgoridae|lanternflies}}. Its {{wp|mimicry}} of an angry face is similar to a {{wp|mask}} or cat face.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====

Revision as of 11:22, 17 February 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0283MS.png #0283: Surskit
Pokémon
#0285: Shroomish 0285MS.png
Masquerain
Eyeball Pokémon
アメモース
Amemoth
#0284
Masquerain



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Bug Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Intimidate Cacophony
Cacophony
Unnerve
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
75 (17.5%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 1 and Bug
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
2'07" 0.8 m
Masquerain
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
7.9 lbs. 3.6 kg
Masquerain
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
128
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
159
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Masquerain
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
1
Sp.Atk
1
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Masquerain (Japanese: アメモース Amemoth) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Surskit starting at level 22.

Biology

File:MasquerainFutureFlash2.jpg
Masquerain's translucent wings

Masquerain is a light blue Pokémon with two pairs of rhombus-shaped wings on each side of its body. Its head is shaped like an elongated teardrop with a pink face and round, black eyes. On either side of its head is a large antenna that resembles an angry eye. The antennae are white with pink along the lower rim. White lines along the rim resemble eyelashes, while a large, dark pink dot in the middle represents the pupil or iris. These eyespots are used to intimidate enemies.

Masquerain's four wings allow it to fly in any direction and hover, but it cannot fly when its wings are wet. As shown in its official artwork and the TCG, the wings are translucent. Additionally, rainy weather causes its antennae to become heavy and droop. In order to protect its wings and antennae, this Pokémon will shelter under trees or the eaves of houses. Masquerain lives on water's edge.

Evolution

Masquerain evolves from Surskit.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0283Surskit.png
Unevolved
Surskit
 Bug  Water 

0284Masquerain.png
First Evolution
Masquerain
 Bug  Flying 


In the anime

Main series

Masquerain in the anime
Sugimori reference sheet for the anime

Major appearances

Masquerain debuted in A Fan with a Plan, under the ownership of Drew. It was seen training with its Trainer for the upcoming Rubello Town Pokémon Contest, which was held in the following episode. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire.

In Destiny Deoxys, a Masquerain is Audrey's main Pokémon. It helped the group rotate the fan blades of the windmills in LaRousse City.

In The Great Eight Fate!, a Masquerain was part of Juan's Sootopolis City Water Exhibit. It and Juan's other Pokémon were captured by Team Rocket, but they all worked together to escape.

In Dewpider Ascending!, a Masquerain was living near the Pokémon School as a Surskit. Surskit evolved during a battle against a Dewpider over its territory. The battle ended when Masquerain, pleased with its evolution, flew off and allowed Dewpider to live near the Pokémon School.

Minor appearances

In The Rise of Darkrai, Darkrai hit a Masquerain with a Dark Void.

In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, a Coordinator's Masquerain competed in the Performance Stage of the Sandalstraw Contest.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Masquerain were living in Crown City.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Masquerain were living at Pokémon Hills.

In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Masquerain competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay. It was in a team also consisting of Hydreigon and Butterfree.

A Masquerain appeared in a flashback in A Watershed Moment!.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Masquerain was living at Nebel Plateau.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Masquerain competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

A Masquerain appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One.

Two Masquerain appeared in Quaxly, We Can Do It!, under the ownership of two Trainers.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG077 Masquerain May's Pokédex Masquerain, the Eyeball Pokémon. Masquerain is the evolved form of Surskit. Its feelers, which resemble eyeballs, help to throw off opponents. It is able to hover in the sky like a helicopter.

Pokémon Generations

Masquerain in Pokémon Generations

In The Cavern, a wild Masquerain was flying away from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.

In the manga

Masquerain in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Masquerain first appeared in Master Class with Masquerain, under the ownership of Winona.

In The Final Battle VIII, Guile Hideout's Surskit evolved into a Masquerain, but it was easily subdued by Polibo and vanished with his owner soon afterward.

Guzma's Masquerain appeared in The Party Crasher and Guzma the Destroyer.

In the TCG

Main article: Masquerain (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#033
Kanto
#—
Ruby Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns on its antennas. This Pokémon flaps its four wings to freely fly in any direction - even sideways and backwards - as if it were a helicopter.
Sapphire Masquerain's antennas have eyelike patterns that usually give it an angry look. If the "eyes" are droopy and appear sad, it is said to be a sign that a heavy rainfall is on its way.
Emerald It intimidates foes with the large eyelike patterns on its antennae. Because it can't fly if its wings get wet, it shelters itself from rain under large trees and eaves.
FireRed The antennae have distinctive patterns that look like eyes. When it rains, they grow heavy, making flight impossible.
LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction--to and fro and sideways.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction.
White
Black 2 Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #048
Hoenn
#034
X Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction.
Y It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction--to and fro and sideways.
Omega Ruby Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns on its antennas. This Pokémon flaps its four wings to freely fly in any direction—even sideways and backwards—as if it were a helicopter.
Alpha Sapphire Masquerain's antennas have eyelike patterns that usually give it an angry look. If the “eyes” are droopy and appear sad, it is said to be a sign that a heavy rainfall is on its way.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #140
Alola
USUM: #173
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Sun It intimidates enemies with the eye-like patterns on its antennae. Its four wings allow it to fly in any direction.
Moon Its wings and antennae don't cope well with moisture. After a rain, it faces sunward to dry off.
Ultra Sun Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns of its eyespots. If that doesn't work, it deftly makes its escape on its set of four wings.
Ultra Moon Its thin, winglike antennae are highly absorbent. It waits out rainy days in tree hollows.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#50
Kitakami
#150
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction—to and fro and sideways.
Violet The antennae have distinctive patterns that look like eyes. When it rains, they grow heavy, making flight impossible.


Pokédex Image Masquerain SM.png Pokédex Image Masquerain SV.png Pokédex Image Masquerain SV Kitakami.png
Masquerain in the Alola Pokédex Masquerain in the Paldea Pokédex Masquerain in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evolve Surskit
Emerald
Evolve swarm Surskit*
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Evolve Surskit
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Surskit
Platinum
Route 229
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone (Surfing in Meadow with 10 Waterside points, and with 14 Waterside points)
Pal Park
Pond
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
Evolve Surskit
Black 2 White 2
Route 11 (Swarm)
Generation VI
X Y
Route 3 (Surfing)
Friend Safari (Bug)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Routes 102, 111, 114, 117, 120, 123, and Petalburg City (Surfing)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Malie GardenNight
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Malie GardenNight
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Surskit
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area One, Area Five
Area Zero
Tera Raid Battles (4★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Mossfell Confluence, Kitakami Wilds


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Surskit
Trozei!
Secret Storage 17, Endless Level 20, Forever Level 20, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Surskit
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Serenity River (B6F-B7F)
MD Sky
Serenity River (B6F-B7F)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Everspring Valley, Soothing Shore
Rumble U
Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 1Su
Rumble World
Ruby Volcano: Lake of Tranquility (All Areas), Plasma Tundra: Misty Moor (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Celebi Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Sky Tower (1F-8F), Pitfall Valley (10F-14F), Murky Cave (12F-16F), Waterfall Pond (12F-14F), Joyous Tower (70F-73F), Purity Forest (70F-71F)
Fainted Pokémon: Murky Cave, Far-Off Sea
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Sweet Strasse: Stage 82
Masters EX
Evolution: Viola & Surskit


Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Platinum SilverPowder SilverPowder (5%)
HeartGold SoulSilver SilverPowder SilverPowder (5%)
Black 2 White 2 SilverPowder SilverPowder (5%)
X Y Silver Powder Silver Powder (5%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Silver Powder Silver Powder (5%)
Sun Moon Silver Powder Silver Powder (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Silver Powder Silver Powder (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Generations III-VI
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
62
60 - 125 116 - 245
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
82
78 - 147 152 - 289
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
414
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Generation VII onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
62
60 - 125 116 - 245
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
82
78 - 147 152 - 289
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
Total:
454
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
1/3 ☆☆
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
16/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
011 Soak Water Status 0000 100100% 20
1717 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
2222 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
2222 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 09595% 25
2626 Stun Spore Grass Status 0000 07575% 30
3232 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
3838 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10
4444 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10
5252 Quiver Dance Bug Status 0000 00——% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Masquerain
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM011Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM014Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM015Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM016Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM021Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM022Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM040Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM060Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM062Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM065Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM077Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM095Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM095 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM110Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM111Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM113Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM119Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM123Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM132Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
TM135Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM142Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TM143Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM160Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM162Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM168Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM174Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM182Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM182 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM185Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM193Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM197Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10
TM203Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM219Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Masquerain
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
GolduckSeelDewgongEmpoleonBuizelFloatzelAlomomolaClauncherClawitzerPopplioBrionnePrimarinaQuaxlyQuaxwellQuaquaval
Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20
AriadosYanmaYanmegaPinecoForretressKricketotCombeeSewaddleSwadloonLeavannyJoltikGalvantulaLarvestaVolcaronaScatterbugGrubbinCharjabugVikavoltDewpiderAraquanidTarountulaSpidopsNymbleLokixRellorRabsca*
Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20
KricketuneLeavanny
Fell Stinger Bug Physical 50 100% 25
SquirtleWartortleBlastoiseGolduckPoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathPolitoedHorseaSeadraKingdraLaprasTotodileCroconawFeraligatrMarillAzumarillMudkipMarshtompSwampertLombreLudicoloPelipperMiloticPiplupPrinplupEmpoleonBuizelFloatzelAlomomolaFroakieFrogadierGreninjaSkrelpDragalgePopplioBrionnePrimarinaInteleonCramorant
Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
DewpiderAraquanidLokixRellorRabsca
Lunge Bug Physical 80 100% 15
PoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathPolitoedWooperWooperQuagsireClodsireMarshtompSwampertTadbulbBelliboltRellor
Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
Mirror Herb*
Power Split Psychic Status —% 10
VenonatVenonatVivillonInkayMalamarRabsca
Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Masquerain
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Masquerain
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Surskit (Pokémon)#Learnset Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Surskit (Pokémon)#Learnset Mist Ice Status —% 30
Surskit (Pokémon)#Learnset Sticky Web Bug Status —% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Masquerain
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS284.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani284.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Tadpole Pond
Phrases
51%-100% HP I don't like it when it rains. It prevents me from flying.
26%-50% HP Huh? My health is down to only half already. I have to be careful.
1%-25% HP That's it... My antennae feel too heavy to fly...
Level up I got my next level! I'll work that much harder!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 284.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 284.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Traveling Pokémon
Connected to: Trash Cloak Wormadam
Connection Orb Set: 9

Phrases
Normal I hate rain! I just do!
Low HP (< 50%) I can't…hover much longer…
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush284Body.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 53
Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT284.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Bug
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#076
Shuffle284.png

Opportunist
Rarely increases damage.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Nosedive


Pokémon GO
GO284.png Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 192 Base Defense: 150
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Infestation, Air Slash
Charged Attacks: Air Cutter, Ominous Wind, Silver Wind, Bubble Beam*, Lunge*

Evolution data

0283Surskit.png
Unevolved
Surskit
 Bug  Water 
Rare Candy
Level 22
0284Masquerain.png
First Evolution
Masquerain
 Bug  Flying 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
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Generation IV
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Generation V
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Generation VI
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Generation VII
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Cross-Generation
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Trivia

  • Masquerain can be seen as a counterpart to Araquanid. Both share the Bug type and the same base stat totals, and both can be found at Malie Garden in Pokémon Sun and Moon, taking the place of the other depending on the time, with Masquerain being found during the night and Araquanid in the day. Furthermore, both are the evolved forms of Pokémon based partially on water striders.
  • Of all changes to base stat totals, Masquerain received the largest increase at 40 in Generation VII.

Origin

Masquerain seems to be based on a variety of insects. Although rarely shown, it apparently has the ability to walk on the surface of water using its wings as if they were legs, so it may be based on a water strider. Its Japanese name suggests inspiration from moths, many of which use eyespots to frighten would-be predators. Its habitat, translucent wings, hovering flight pattern, and its transformation from water-type to flying-type are reminiscent of dragonflies and damselflies. Its raindrop-shaped head resembles some lanternflies. Its mimicry of an angry face is similar to a mask or cat face.

Name origin

Masquerain may be a combination of masquerade (a disguise) and rain.

Amemoth may be a combination of 雨 ame (rain) or 水黽 amenbo (water strider) and moth.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese アメモース Amemoth From ame, 水黽 amenbo, and moth
France Flag.png French Maskadra From masque, mascarade, and possibly a pun on mascara
Spain Flag.png Spanish Masquerain Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Maskeregen From Maske and Regen
Italy Flag.png Italian Masquerain Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 비나방 Binabang From bi and 나방 nabang
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 雨翅蛾 Yǔchì'é From , chì, and é
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 雨翅蛾 Yúhchi'ngòh From yúh, chi, and ngòh


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