What is Maschiff's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Maschiff's maximum CP is 1,601 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Maschiff good in Pokémon GO?

Maschiff has 140 Attack, 108 Defense, and 155 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Maschiff be shiny in Pokémon GO?

No, shiny Maschiff is not yet available.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

746 - 799 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

933 - 999 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

1,587 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

746 - 799 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

560 - 599 CP

Shiny not yet available

Maschiff

#942 · Paldea

Dark

☁️ Fog Boost

Base Stats

Attack 140

Defense 108

Stamina 155

Total: 403

Pokémon Info

Max CP	1,601
Generation	Paldea (Gen 9)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	❌ No
Shiny	❌ No
Shadow	❌ No

About Maschiff

Maschiff is a Dark-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,601 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Maschiff has base stats of 140 Attack, 108 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 403.

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

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

🔄 Evolution Chain

Maschiff

#942

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🍬 50

Mabosstiff

#943

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Snarl STAB	Dark	12	+12	10.9	-	-	-
Bite STAB	Dark	6	+4	12.0	-	-	-

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

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Crunch STAB	Dark	70	-33	-	70	-45
Payback STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Dig STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Maschiff takes increased damage from these types:

Fighting 1.6×

Bug 1.6×

Fairy 1.6×

Resistances

Maschiff takes reduced damage from these types:

Psychic 0.391×

Ghost 0.625×

Dark 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Maschiff

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

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
3	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
4	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
5	Tapu Lele	Psychic Fairy	259	208	172	3,998
6	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
7	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101
8	Vikavolt	Bug Electric	254	158	184	3,566
9	Kleavor	Bug Rock	253	174	172	3,600
10	Genesect	Bug Steel	252	199	174	3,836

🏆 Maschiff PvP IV Rankings

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

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	6	15	15	50	1,495
2	7	15	14	50	1,500
3	7	14	15	50	1,499
4	8	15	15	49	1,499
5	5	15	15	50	1,484
6	6	15	14	50	1,490
7	7	15	13	50	1,496
8	6	14	15	50	1,488
9	7	14	14	50	1,494
10	8	14	13	50	1,500

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,587

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

📋 Maschiff IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,199	599	799	999	1,399	1,587
98% (15/15/14)	1,196	598	797	996	1,395	1,582
96% (15/14/15)	1,195	597	796	995	1,394	1,580
93% (14/14/14)	1,183	591	789	986	1,381	1,565
91% (15/13/13)	1,183	591	788	985	1,380	1,564
87% (13/13/13)	1,167	583	778	973	1,362	1,544
82% (12/12/12)	1,152	576	767	959	1,343	1,523
80% (10/15/15)	1,161	580	774	967	1,354	1,536
67% (10/10/10)	1,120	560	746	933	1,307	1,482
0% (0/0/0)	969	484	646	808	1,131	1,282

📊 Special CP Values

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

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	1,587 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	1,399 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	746 - 799 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	933 - 999 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	746 - 799 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	560 - 599 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

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

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	19	26	1,399
2	1,399	27	1,399
3	1,399	28	1,399
4	1,399	29	1,399
5	188	30	1,199
6	1,399	31	1,399
7	1,399	32	1,399
8	1,399	33	1,399
9	1,399	34	1,399
10	400	35	1,299
11	1,399	36	1,399
12	1,399	37	1,399
13	1,399	38	1,399
14	1,399	39	1,399
15	599	40	1,399
16	1,399	41	1,399
17	1,399	42	1,399
18	1,399	43	1,399
19	1,399	44	1,399
20	799	45	1,497
21	1,399	46	1,399
22	1,399	47	1,399
23	1,399	48	1,399
24	1,399	49	1,399
25	999	50	1,587

📖 Complete Maschiff Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Maschiff (#942) is a Dark-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,601 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Maschiff has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Maschiff in 2026.

📊 Maschiff Stats Analysis

Maschiff's Attack stat is 140 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Maschiff may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 108 Defense (Average) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 403. Trainers should be mindful of Maschiff's limited bulk. Compared to other Dark-type Pokémon, Maschiff's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Maschiff Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Maschiff 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. Maschiff has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Maschiff PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

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

💪 Maschiff Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Maschiff's effectiveness depends on its typing and 140 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Maschiff use Fighting, Bug-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Maschiff in Pokémon GO

Maschiff 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.

🔄 Maschiff Evolution Guide

Maschiff is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Maschiff (#942) ← current
Mabosstiff (#943) — 50 Candy

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

✨ Shiny Maschiff in Pokémon GO

Shiny Maschiff 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

Maschiff gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (933 - 999 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
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 Maschiff

Q: What is Maschiff's max CP?
A: 1,587 CP at Level 50, or 1,399 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Maschiff good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

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

Q: What is Maschiff 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.