Competitive Information for Maschiff [Scarlet/Violet]
Dark
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon lowers the Attack of opponents by 1 stage.
No competitive use.
This Pokemon's offensive stat is doubled against a target that switched in this turn.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Maschiff? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Maschiff, a sensational Pokémon with Dark typing. Maschiff is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-typed attacks. Discover Maschiff's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Jaw Lock
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
- Play Rough
Ready for single battles? Maschiff is a superb Physical Sweeper. It is designed to overwhelm foes with destructive physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Maschiff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
◆ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Maschiff? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Jaw Lock
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
- Play Rough
For double battles, Maschiff is a noteworthy Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Maschiff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
◆ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Bug moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fairy/Fighting/Fire/Flying/Ghost.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Fighting moves are bad against Ghost.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Maschiff is: Steel, Poison, Fire or Ghost
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Maschiff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Ice Fang / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Maschiff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. Ice Fang was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Maschiff
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Jaw Lock
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
- Play Rough
Maschiff is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Maschiff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Maschiff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Fire Fang / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Maschiff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. Fire Fang was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Maschiff
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast / Thunder Fang
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Maschiff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Thunder Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Maschiff
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Play Rough / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Maschiff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Maschiff
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Maschiff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Maschiff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Thunder Fang / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast / Fire Fang
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Maschiff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. Thunder Fang was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Fire Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Maschiff
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Maschiff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Maschiff
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Maschiff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Maschiff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Ice Fang / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast / Trailblaze
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Maschiff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. Ice Fang was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical TERA-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Maschiff's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Maschiff
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Maschiff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Maschiff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Fire Fang / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast / Ice Fang
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Maschiff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. Fire Fang was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Maschiff
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Crunch / Jaw Lock
- Psychic Fangs
- Play Rough
Maschiff is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Maschiff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Maschiff
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Maschiff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Maschiff
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psychic Fangs / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Play Rough
Maschiff is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Maschiff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Maschiff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Play Rough / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Maschiff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. Play Rough was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Maschiff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Ice Fang / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Maschiff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. Ice Fang was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Water moveset for Maschiff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Ice Fang / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Jaw Lock / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Maschiff is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Maschiff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Maschiff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Intimidate, on switch-in Maschiff lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. Ice Fang was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Jaw Lock is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (prevents both Maschiff and target from switching out).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Maschiff can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Maschiff can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Maschiff
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Psychic Fangs
Moves that boost Maschiff's stats
- Hone Claws
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Maschiff
- Destiny Bond
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Maschiff in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Maschiff's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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