Mabosstiff (Pokémon)

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← #: Maschiff

Pokémon

#: Bramblin →

Mabosstiff Boss Pokémon マフィティフ Mafitifu #???? Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Intimidate or Guard Dog Cacophony Cacophony Stakeout Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'07" 1.1 m Mabosstiff 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 134.5 lbs. 61 kg Mabosstiff 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 177	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Mabosstiff 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 50
External Links On Smogon Pokédex Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Mabosstiff (Japanese: マフィティフ Mafitifu) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

It evolves from Maschiff starting at level 30.

Biology

Mabosstiff is a large, canine Pokémon. Its coat is primarily gray, with blackish gray colorations on its underside, back, and around its face and eyes. It also has a stripe of light gray fur running down its spine. The stripe starts at its forehead, which forms the appearance of slicked back hair; and ends at its rear, forming a long, brushy tail. Mabosstiff is known to shed its fur frequently. Mabosstiff's head is large with no discernible neck, and contains small, orange beady eyes; light gray eyebrows; additional light gray accents under its eyes; a rounded, triangular orange nose; and a mouth filled with sharp teeth. Mabosstiff has a large dewlap below its mouth, which allows it to store energy to drive back opponents. It has a gentle temperament and loves playing with children. However, it will bare its teeth and take on an intimidating look when protecting its family.

Mabosstiff is the only known Pokémon with the Ability of Guard Dog.

In the TCG

Main article: Mabosstiff (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Main article: Arven

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Mabosstiff is Arven's main Pokémon, which became injured in Area Zero by a strange creature while the two searched for his mother^S/father^V. Unable to heal him with conventional means such as Pokémon Centers or Potions, Arven began to search for the rumored Herba Mystica to restore his partner. Through the combined efforts of Arven and the player through the Path of Legends storyline, Mabosstiff is eventually restored to full health, after which he becomes a mainstay on his team.

	Spoilers end here.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX Paldea #197 Scarlet This Pokémon can store energy in its large dewlap. Mabosstiff unleashes this energy all at once to blow away enemies. Violet Mabosstiff loves playing with children. Though usually gentle, it takes on an intimidating look when protecting its family.

File:Pokedex Image Mabosstiff SV.png

Mabosstiff in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX Scarlet Violet

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 505	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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: None

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 Evo.Evo. Comeuppance Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 10 044 Lick Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 30 077 Snarl Dark Special 05555 09595% 15 1010 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00——% 15 1414 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1818 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 2222 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 2626 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 3434 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 3939 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 4343 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 4848 Jaw Lock Dark Physical 08080 100100% 10 5555 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 6060 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mabosstiff Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mabosstiff

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: None

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM003 TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM010 TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM063 TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mabosstiff Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Mabosstiff

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: None

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Destiny Bond Ghost Status — —% 5 Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10 Retaliate Normal Physical 70 100% 5

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mabosstiff Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mabosstiff Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mabosstiff

By a prior evolution

Generation IX Other generations: None

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mabosstiff Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mabosstiff

Evolution

Unevolved Maschiff  Dark

Level 30 →

First Evolution Mabosstiff  Dark

Trivia

Origin

Mabosstiff seems to be based on the mastiff breeds of dog. With its large build and long coat, it particularly resembles the Spanish Mastiff, really popular in the Iberian Peninsula; but It could also take a bit of inspiration from the Tibetan Mastiff, which is not a true mastiff breed despite its name. Its appearance, combined with its Dark type and its protective nature towards its family, may be derived from the archetypal looks and behaviors of leaders in organized crime families, such as in the Italian mafia and the Japanese yakuza.

It also slightly resembles an old person because of the grey eyebrows and fur on its head/back. Its friendly behavior around children and signature Ability may be inspired by livestock guardian dogs, a type of dog bred to protect livestock from predators also known for their friendliness, many of which are mastiff breeds.

Name origin

Mabosstiff may be a combination of mafia, mob, boss, and mastiff.

Mafitifu may be a combination of mafia and mastiff.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese マフィティフ Mafitifu From mafia and mastiff French Dogrino From dogue and padrino Spanish Mabosstiff Same as English name German Mastifioso From Mastiff and mafioso Italian Mabosstiff Same as English name Korean 마피티프 Mapitipeu Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 獒教父 Áojiàofù From 獒犬 áoquǎn and 教父 jiàofù Cantonese Chinese 獒教父 Ngòuhgaaufuh From 獒犬 ngòuhhyún and 教父 gaaufuh

More languages

External links

← #: Maschiff

Pokémon

#: Bramblin →

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