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Hundo CP Values
⚔️
Raids
Lv. 20
1,616 - 1,693 CP
🌤️
Raids (WB)
Lv. 25
2,020 - 2,117 CP
⭐
Max CP
Lv. 50
3,360 CP
🥚
Eggs
Lv. 20
1,616 - 1,693 CP
🔬
Research
Lv. 15
1,212 - 1,270 CP
Mabosstiff Pokemon GO
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Mabosstiff

#943 · Paldea
Dark
☁️ Fog Boost

Base Stats

Attack 230
Defense 168
Stamina 190
Total: 588

Pokémon Info

Max CP3,390
GenerationPaldea (Gen 9)
Buddy Distance3km
Released❌ No
Shiny❌ No
Shadow❌ No

About Mabosstiff

Mabosstiff is a Dark-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,390 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Mabosstiff has base stats of 230 Attack, 168 Defense, and 190 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 588.

Mabosstiff can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta.

In Fog weather, Mabosstiff receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Mabosstiff is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

⚡ Fast Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSEPSPvP DPTPvP EPT
Snarl STABDark12+1210.9---
Bite STABDark6+412.0---

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSPvP PwrPvP Nrg
Crunch STABDark70-33-70-45
Payback STAB------
Dig STAB------

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Mabosstiff takes increased damage from these types:

Fighting 1.6×
Bug 1.6×
Fairy 1.6×

Resistances

Mabosstiff takes reduced damage from these types:

Psychic 0.391×
Ghost 0.625×
Dark 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Mabosstiff

Top Pokémon to use when battling Mabosstiff in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#PokémonTypeATKDEFSTAMax CP
1 Pheromosa Bug Fighting316851743,251
2 Marshadow Fighting Ghost2651902074,268
3 Volcarona Bug Fire2641891984,155
4 Terrakion Rock Fighting2601922094,231
5 Tapu Lele Psychic Fairy2592081723,998
6 Sneasler Fighting Poison2591581903,686
7 Mienshao Fighting2581271633,101
8 Vikavolt Bug Electric2541581843,566
9 Kleavor Bug Rock2531741723,600
10 Genesect Bug Steel2521991743,836

🏆 Mabosstiff PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
101413191,498
211313191,500
301215191,497
401511191,495
501512191,498
611115191,499
711411191,497
821311191,499
901313191,494
1001314191,498

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
101415332,497
201513332,491
301514332,498
411413332,495
501310342,498
611512332,496
721313332,499
80149342,499
931515322,496
1021412332,500

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Mabosstiff IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVsWild L30Research L15Raid L20WB L25Max L40L50
100% (15/15/15)2,5401,2701,6932,1172,9633,360
98% (15/15/14)2,5341,2671,6892,1112,9563,352
96% (15/14/15)2,5331,2661,6882,1112,9553,351
93% (14/14/14)2,5171,2581,6772,0972,9363,329
91% (15/13/13)2,5141,2571,6762,0952,9333,325
87% (13/13/13)2,4931,2461,6622,0782,9093,298
82% (12/12/12)2,4701,2351,6462,0582,8823,267
80% (10/15/15)2,4881,2441,6582,0732,9033,291
67% (10/10/10)2,4241,2121,6162,0202,8283,206
0% (0/0/0)2,2001,1001,4661,8332,5662,909

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Mabosstiff with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)3,360 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)2,963 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)1,616 - 1,693 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)2,020 - 2,117 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)1,616 - 1,693 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)1,212 - 1,270 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Mabosstiff with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

LvMax CPLvMax CP
141262,963
22,963272,963
32,963282,963
42,963292,963
5399302,540
62,963312,963
72,963322,963
82,963332,963
92,963342,963
10847352,752
112,963362,963
122,963372,963
132,963382,963
142,963392,963
151,270402,963
162,963412,963
172,963422,963
182,963432,963
192,963442,963
201,693453,169
212,963462,963
222,963472,963
232,963482,963
242,963492,963
252,117503,360

📖 Complete Mabosstiff Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Mabosstiff (#943) is a Dark-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,390 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Mabosstiff is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Mabosstiff in 2026.

📊 Mabosstiff Stats Analysis

Mabosstiff's Attack stat is 230 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Mabosstiff a strong damage dealer.

With 168 Defense (Good) and 190 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 588. This gives Mabosstiff reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Dark-type Pokémon, Mabosstiff's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Mabosstiff Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Mabosstiff depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Snarl (Fast) with Crunch (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Mabosstiff has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Mabosstiff PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Mabosstiff can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Dark typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Ghost, Dark-type threats while being weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy types.

Master League

In Master League, Mabosstiff faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Mabosstiff Raid Guide & Counters

Mabosstiff appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Mabosstiff at Level 20 (1,616 - 1,693 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,020 - 2,117 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,693 CP.

🎯 How to Get Mabosstiff in Pokémon GO

Mabosstiff can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Mabosstiff Evolution Guide

Mabosstiff is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Mabosstiff in Pokémon GO

Shiny Mabosstiff is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Mabosstiff gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,020 - 2,117 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
  • Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
  • Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
  • Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Mabosstiff

Q: What is Mabosstiff's max CP?
A: 3,360 CP at Level 50, or 2,963 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Mabosstiff good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Mabosstiff be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.

Q: What is Mabosstiff weak to?
A: Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Snarl + Crunch for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Dark Dark-Type 🗺️ Paldea 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.

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