Masquerain (Pokémon)

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Surskit #283: Surskit
Pokémon
#285: Shroomish Shroomish
Masquerain
アメモース Amemoth
#284
284Masquerain.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type
Bug Flying
Category
Eyeball Pokémon
Ability
Intimidate
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#033
Regional Browser numbers
Height
2'07"
Imperial
0.8 m
Metric
Weight
7.9 lbs.
Imperial
3.6 kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Catch rate
75 (9.8%)
Body style
Body13.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F284.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Water 1 and
Bug groups
16 cycles
(4080 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
1
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 128 Battle Exp.: 1281*

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

It evolves from Surskit starting at level 22.

Biology

Physiology

Masquerain has a light-blue body with four rhombus-shaped "feet" that also function as the Pokémon's wings. Masquerain's head is shaped like an elongated teardrop and has a pair of angry-looking antennae.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Masquerain has patterns on its antennae that it uses to scare off would-be attackers. It can fly in nearly any direction, but is unable to do this if its wings get wet.

Behavior

Despite its appearance, Masquerain is usually a peaceful Pokémon. Because it cannot fly if its wings get wet, it shelters itself from rain under large trees and eaves.

Habitat

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Drew's Masquerain

Masquerain first appeared in A Fan with a Plan. Drew was seen practicing with it for the upcoming Rubello Town Contest, which was in the following episode. It appeared in subsequent episodes since.

In Destiny Deoxys, a Masquerain was owned by Audrey. The Eyeball Pokémon helped to rotate the fan blades of the windmills in order for LaRousse City's power to come back on.

Masquerain made a small appearance in The Rise of Darkrai as one of the Pokémon Darkrai hit with a Dark Void attack as the other trainers were attacking him.

A Masquerain made a cameo appearance in Old Rivals, New Tricks.

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.

In the manga

In the TCG

Main article: Masquerain (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
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
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
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Evolve Surskit
Emerald
None Evolve Surskit
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Evolve Surskit
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Surskit
Platinum
Rare Route 229
HeartGold SoulSilver
Unknown Safari Zone
Pal Park
Pond
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Evolve from Surskit
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 17
Endless Level 20
Forever Level 20
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Surskit
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Serenity River (B6-B7)

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Platinum SilverPowder SilverPowder (5%)

Stats

Base stats

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.

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 V, 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
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By breeding

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By tutoring

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|- style="background:#B8C26A" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.
|} |}

Special moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS284.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani284.png 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 284.png 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!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
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 Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Surskit
Unevolved
Surskit
 Bug  Water 
Rare Candy
Level 22


Masquerain
First Evolution
Masquerain
 Bug  Flying 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 284.png Spr 3e 284.png Spr 3f 284.png Spr b 3r 284.png
Spr 3r 284 s.png Spr 3e 284 s.png Spr 3f 284 s.png Spr b 3r 284 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 284.png Spr 4p 284.png Spr 4h 284.png Spr b 4d 284.png
Spr 4d 284 s.png Spr 4p 284 s.png Spr 4h 284 s.png Spr b 4d 284 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 284.png Spr 5b2 284.png Spr b 5b 284.png
Spr 5b 284 s.png Spr 5b2 284 s.png Spr b 5b 284 s.png
Masquerain For other sprites and images, please see Masquerain images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Masquerain's antennae changed from orange in Generation III to red in Generation IV.
  • Masquerain, a moth-like Pokémon, evolves from Surskit, a water strider-like Pokémon, despite the fact that the two real animals aren't even in the same order of insects.
  • Despite its Pokédex entries saying that it will not be able to fly during rain, in the games nothing will happen to Masquerain during rain.
  • Ironically, its name has the word "rain" in it, but the Pokédex says it can't fly during rain. It also can't learn Rain Dance.
  • Masquerain is so far the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 414.

Origin

Masquerain is based on insects (especially moths) with eyespots used to frighten would-be predators. It is also possible that Masquerain was designed to look like a mask. Both of its antennae have designs that look like eyes, much like an owl butterfly. Also, its flight is similar to that of a damselfly.

Name origin

Masquerain's name is a combination of masquerade, a disguise, and rain.

Amemoth is a combination of 雨 ame, rain, and English moth.

In other languages

Related articles

External links

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