No. 0284

Masquerain

Eyeball Pokémon

Official art

Masquerain is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Rock and 2× weak to Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice, with a base stat total of 454. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Bug Flying

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 3.6 kg 7.9 lbs
Base stat total: 454 Higher than 50% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Intimidate Unnerve

Pokédex entryUltra Moon

Its thin, winglike antennae are highly absorbent. It waits out rainy days in tree hollows.

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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk6072–123112–240

Def6273–125116–245

SpA100108–167184–328

SpD8291–147152–289

Spe8090–145148–284

Total454Higher than 50% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

BugFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Rock

2×

ElectricFireFlyingIce

Resists

½×

Bug

¼×

FightingGrass

Immune to

0×

Ground

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 80); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90

Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Masquerain outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Masquerain against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
145		Masquerain · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
132		Masquerain · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
100		Masquerain · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Intimidate
On switch-in, this Pokémon lowers the Attack of opponents by 1 stage.
Other Pokémon with Intimidate 36
Ekans Arbok Growlithe Arcanine Tauros Gyarados Snubbull Granbull Qwilfish Stantler Hitmontop Mightyena Mawile Mega Manectric Salamence Staravia Staraptor Shinx Luxio Luxray Herdier Stoutland Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Scraggy Scrafty Therian Landorus Litten Torracat Incineroar Wyrdeer Overqwil Squawkabilly Maschiff Mabosstiff
Unnerve, hidden ability
While this Pokémon is active, it prevents opposing Pokémon from using their Berries.
Other Pokémon with Unnerve 24
Ekans Arbok Meowth Persian Aerodactyl Mewtwo Ursaring Houndour Houndoom Tyranitar Vespiquen Joltik Galvantula Axew Fraxure Haxorus Litleo Pyroar Bewear Rookidee Corvisquire Corviknight Calyrex Ursaluna

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.1% of teams · rank #215 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.2%
1500 weighting0.2%
1630 weighting0.1%
1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Sticky Web, Status96.5%
Ice Beam, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%53.1%
Hurricane, Special, power 110, accuracy 70%52.7%
Quiver Dance, Status51.2%
Bug Buzz, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%36.1%
Stun Spore, Status, accuracy 75%33.2%
Whirlwind, Status31.1%
U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%15.2%
Air Slash, Special, power 75, accuracy 95%12.3%
Haze, Status9.8%

Items

Abilities

Intimidate100.0%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe39.1%
Timid 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe29.6%
Timid 56 HP / 252 Def / 200 Spe11.6%
Calm 248 HP / 148 Def / 112 SpD9.8%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0283SurskitBugWater
1. Level 22
  #0284MasquerainBugFlying

Moves

Level up 13


1	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
1	SoakChanges the target's type to Water.	Water	Status	—	100%	20
1	Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
1	Water GunNo additional effect.	Water	Special	40	100%	25
1	WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
17	GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.	Flying	Special	40	100%	35
22	Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Flying	Special	60	95%	25
22	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
26	Stun SporeParalyzes the target.	Grass	Status	—	75%	30
32	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Special	75	95%	15
38	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
44	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Special	90	100%	10
52	Quiver DanceRaises the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed by 1.	Bug	Status	—	—	20

TM / HM / TR 53


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
TM15	Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Special	50	100%	20
TM16	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM21	Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Bug	Physical	50	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Special	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
TM40	Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Flying	Special	60	95%	25
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Special	75	95%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM77	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Physical	80	100%	15
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM95	Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Physical	85	100%	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
TM113	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Special	90	100%	10
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Special	90	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Special	110	80%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Special	110	70%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM160	Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.	Flying	Special	110	70%	10
TM162	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Special	90	100%	10
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM174	HazeEliminates all stat changes.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
TM182	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
TM185	Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TM193	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Special	50	100%	10
TM197	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Physical	40	90%	10
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM219	Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Physical	70	90%	10

Biology

Its four wings allow it to fly in place or in any direction, but become too heavy to carry it when wet. It uses its eye-patterned antennae to scare opponents.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#315 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Eyeball Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Hoenn#033Central Kalos#048New Hoenn#034Original Alola#140Original Akala#067Original Ula’ula#061Updated Alola#173Updated Akala#074Updated Ula’ula#067Paldea#050Kitakami#150

Its thin, winglike antennae are highly absorbent. It waits out rainy days in tree hollows.
Ultra Moon
Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns of its eyespots. If that doesn’t work, it deftly makes its escape on its set of four wings.
Ultra Sun
Its wings and antennae don’t cope well with moisture. After a rain, it faces sunward to dry off.
Moon
It intimidates enemies with the eye-like patterns on its antennae. Its four wings allow it to fly in any direction.
Sun
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.
Omega Ruby
It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction--to and fro and sideways.
Y
It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction-- to and fro and sideways.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
The antennae have distinctive patterns that look like eyes. When it rains, they grow heavy, making flight impossible.
FireRed · LeafGreen
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby

Names around the world

English: Masquerain
Japanese: アメモース
Japanese (romaji): Amemoth
Korean: 비나방
Chinese (Traditional): 雨翅蛾
Chinese (Simplified): 雨翅蛾
French: Maskadra
German: Maskeregen
Spanish: Masquerain
Italian: Masquerain

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 159
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Surskit: Level 22.

Ultra Moon 1 area

Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28

Ultra Sun 1 area

Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28

Moon 1 area

Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27

Sun 1 area

Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 3Surfing · Lv 25–27

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 3Surfing · Lv 25–27

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone MeadowSurfing · Lv 42–46

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone MeadowSurfing · Lv 42–46

Platinum 1 area

Road 229Surfing · Lv 35–55

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.