dark type

Mabosstiff

B

#0943 · Gen 9 · BST 505

Dark
Legal M-A
Usage rate
10.9%
Estimated win rate50.1%

Base stats

HP80
Atk120
Def90
SpA60
SpD70
Spe85

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP155
Atk140
Def110
SpA80
SpD90
Spe105

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP155
Atk140
Def110
SpA80
SpD90
Spe105

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 155 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)1401108090105
Lonely154998090105
Brave154110809094
Adamant1541107290105
Naughty1541108081105
Bold1261218090105
Docile(neutral)1401108090105
Relaxed140121809094
Impish1401217290105
Lax1401218081105
Timid1261108090115
Hasty140998090115
Serious(neutral)1401108090105
Jolly1401107290115
Naive1401108081115
Modest1261108890105
Mild140998890105
Quiet140110889094
Bashful(neutral)1401108090105
Rash1401108881105
Calm1261108099105
Gentle140998099105
Sassy140110809994
Careful1401107299105
Quirky(neutral)1401108090105

Role · Legality

Physical Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Mabosstiff is a Dark-type Pokémon that tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Eternatus Eternamax and checked by Zacian Crowned. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Dark-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Eternatus Eternamax

Weaknesses

  • Depends on team support
  • Matchup dependent
  • Watch out for Zacian Crowned

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Mabosstiff's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Mabosstiff, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • dark type
    Special

    Special Dark STAB with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • dark type
    Physical

    Removes the target's item; +50% power if it had one.

    Pow
    65
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • bug type
    Physical

    Deals damage then switches the user out.

    Pow
    70
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20

Suggested usage notes

Mabosstiff performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Mabosstiffwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

Partners · Counters · Checks

Frequently asked questions

Is Mabosstiff good in ChampionsVGC?

Mabosstiff can fit a physical attacker role, commonly alongside Eternatus Eternamax and kept in check by Zacian Crowned. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

What types is Mabosstiff?

Mabosstiff is Dark-type.

All figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.