Masquerain Evolution
Masquerain Abilities
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Masquerain Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlwind | normal | status | – | – | Level 1 | The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Water Gun | water | special | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| Quick Attack | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
| Sweet Scent | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 1 | The user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness. |
| Soak | water | status | – | 100 | Level 1 | The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water. |
| Gust | flying | special | 40 | 100 | Level 17 | A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. |
| Scary Face | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 22 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| Air Cutter | flying | special | 60 | 95 | Level 22 | The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Stun Spore | grass | status | – | 75 | Level 26 | The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target. |
| Air Slash | flying | special | 75 | 95 | Level 32 | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Giga Drain | grass | special | 75 | 100 | Level 38 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Bug Buzz | bug | special | 90 | 100 | Level 44 | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Quiver Dance | bug | status | – | – | Level 52 | The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats. |
| Acrobatics | flying | physical | 55 | 100 | TM | The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item. |
| Aerial Ace | flying | physical | 60 | – | TM | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| Agility | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. |
| Baton Pass | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
| Blizzard | ice | special | 110 | 70 | TM | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| Bug Bite | bug | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Chilling Water | water | special | 50 | 100 | TM | The 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 Wingbeat | flying | physical | 40 | 90 | TM | The user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Energy Ball | grass | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Foul Play | dark | physical | 95 | 100 | TM | The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts. |
| Giga Impact | normal | physical | 150 | 90 | TM | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Haze | ice | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| Helping Hand | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| Hurricane | flying | special | 110 | 70 | TM | The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target. |
| Hydro Pump | water | special | 110 | 80 | TM | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| Hyper Beam | normal | special | 150 | 90 | TM | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Ice Beam | ice | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| Icy Wind | ice | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats. |
| Leech Life | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Liquidation | water | physical | 85 | 100 | TM | The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Lunge | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| Mud Shot | ground | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Mud Slap | ground | special | 20 | 100 | TM | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Pounce | bug | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Psybeam | psychic | special | 65 | 100 | TM | The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target. |
| Psych Up | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The 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. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Shadow Ball | ghost | special | 80 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Skitter Smack | bug | physical | 70 | 90 | TM | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Solar Beam | grass | special | 120 | 100 | TM | The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| Struggle Bug | bug | special | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | TM | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Surf | water | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. |
| Swift | normal | special | 60 | – | TM | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Tailwind | flying | status | – | – | TM | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | TM | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If 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. |
| Thief | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| U Turn | bug | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| Water Pulse | water | special | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| Waterfall | water | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. |
| Weather Ball | normal | special | 50 | 100 | TM | This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used. |
Masquerain Sprites
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.
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.
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.
The antennae have distinctive patterns that look like eyes. When it rains, they grow heavy, making flight impossible.
Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction.
Masquerain's Japanese name is Amemoth (アメモース). Here are all the official names for Masquerain across different languages:
Masquerain Breeding
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:
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.