#284 Masquerain

#284 Masquerain

Height0.8 m(2'07")
Weight3.6 kg(7.9 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 3

Masquerain's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 70
281
Attack 60
156
Defense 62
160
Sp. Atk 100
236
Sp. Def 82
200
Speed 80
196
1229
Type Effectiveness

Masquerain Abilities

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

UnnerveHidden

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

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Masquerain Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
WhirlwindnormalstatusLevel 1The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Water Gunwaterspecial40100Level 1The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Quick Attacknormalphysical40100Level 1The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Sweet Scentnormalstatus100Level 1The user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness.
Soakwaterstatus100Level 1The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water.
Gustflyingspecial40100Level 17A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Scary Facenormalstatus100Level 22The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Air Cutterflyingspecial6095Level 22The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Stun Sporegrassstatus75Level 26The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Air Slashflyingspecial7595Level 32The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
Giga Draingrassspecial75100Level 38A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Bug Buzzbugspecial90100Level 44The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Quiver DancebugstatusLevel 52The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
Acrobaticsflyingphysical55100TMThe user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60TMThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
AgilitypsychicstatusTMThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Baton PassnormalstatusTMThe user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Blizzardicespecial11070TMA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Bug Bitebugphysical60100TMThe user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Chilling Waterwaterspecial50100TMThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Dual Wingbeatflyingphysical4090TMThe user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100TMThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Foul Playdarkphysical95100TMThe user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
HazeicestatusTMThe user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hurricaneflyingspecial11070TMThe user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target.
Hydro Pumpwaterspecial11080TMThe target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Beamicespecial90100TMThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Windicespecial5595TMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Leech Lifebugphysical80100TMThe user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Liquidationwaterphysical85100TMThe user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Lungebugphysical80100TMThe user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Mud Shotgroundspecial5595TMThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Mud Slapgroundspecial20100TMThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Pouncebugphysical50100TMThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psybeampsychicspecial65100TMThe target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Psych UpnormalstatusTMThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100TMThe user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Skitter Smackbugphysical7090TMThe user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Solar Beamgrassspecial120100TMThe user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Struggle Bugbugspecial50100TMThe user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Surfwaterspecial90100TMThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
TailwindflyingstatusTMThe user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
U Turnbugphysical70100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Water Pulsewaterspecial60100TMThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Waterfallwaterphysical80100TMThe user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
Weather Ballnormalspecial50100TMThis move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.

Masquerain Sprites

Pokedex Entries
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.

Diamond

Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction.

In Other Languages

Masquerain's Japanese name is Amemoth (アメモース). Here are all the official names for Masquerain across different languages:

JapaneseアメモースAmemoth
Korean비나방
Chinese (Traditional)雨翅蛾
FrenchMaskadra
GermanMaskeregen
SpanishMasquerain
ItalianMasquerain
Chinese (Simplified)雨翅蛾

Masquerain Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate75
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience159

How to Get Masquerain

Masquerain can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Masquerain in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Masquerain

Masquerain is a Bug/Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 454, Masquerain is classified as a Eyeball Pokémon and is part of the Surskit → Masquerain evolution line.

In competitive play, Masquerain is placed in the ZU tier where it holds a 0.9% usage rate. Its key abilities are Intimidate and Unnerve, which allow it to function as a defensive pivot that weakens physical attackers. Masquerain is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Masquerain can learn 94 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Quiver Dance, Sticky Web, Bug Buzz, Hurricane. Standing at 0.8m tall and weighing 3.6kg, Masquerain has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Hoenn region games.