Maschiff
Dark-type, Generation 9. Evolves into Mabosstiff for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Payback
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Payback costs 100 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Maschiff takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 403
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Eggs
- 5 km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 799 CP
Maschiff moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
Fast moves
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Maschiff
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 5 km eggs
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 33 | 1,209 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 33 | 1,309 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 765 | 819 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 952 | 1,019 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 765 | 819 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 578 | 619 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 765 | 819 |
Is Maschiff good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Maschiff has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (108 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 19 |
| Lv 2 | 62 |
| Lv 3 | 104 |
| Lv 4 | 146 |
| Lv 5 | 188 |
| Lv 6 | 231 |
| Lv 7 | 273 |
| Lv 8 | 315 |
| Lv 9 | 357 |
| Lv 10 | 400 |
| Lv 11 | 440 |
| Lv 12 | 480 |
| Lv 13 | 520 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 560 |
| Lv 15 | 600 |
| Lv 16 | 639 |
| Lv 17 | 679 |
| Lv 18 | 719 |
| Lv 19 | 759 |
| Lv 20 | 799 |
| Lv 21 | 839 |
| Lv 22 | 879 |
| Lv 23 | 919 |
| Lv 24 | 959 |
| Lv 25 | 999 |
| Lv 26 | 1,039 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,079 |
| Lv 28 | 1,119 |
| Lv 29 | 1,159 |
| Lv 30 | 1,199 |
| Lv 31 | 1,219 |
| Lv 32 | 1,239 |
| Lv 33 | 1,259 |
| Lv 34 | 1,279 |
| Lv 35 | 1,299 |
| Lv 36 | 1,319 |
| Lv 37 | 1,339 |
| Lv 38 | 1,359 |
| Lv 39 | 1,379 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,399 |
| Lv 41 | 1,417 |
| Lv 42 | 1,435 |
| Lv 43 | 1,453 |
| Lv 44 | 1,471 |
| Lv 45 | 1,489 |
| Lv 46 | 1,508 |
| Lv 47 | 1,526 |
| Lv 48 | 1,545 |
| Lv 49 | 1,563 |
| Lv 50 | 1,582 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0942
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 16.00 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0942_POKEMON_MASCHIFF
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Maschiff in Pokemon GO?
Maschiff's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Payback (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Maschiff's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Maschiff takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Maschiff's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Maschiff reaches 1,582 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,399 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Maschiff?
A perfect 15/15/15 Maschiff shows 799 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 999 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Maschiff in Pokemon GO?
Maschiff spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 5 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Maschiff be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Maschiff depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.