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Mabosstiff (Japanese: マフィティフ Mafitiff) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
It evolves from Maschiff starting at level 30.
Biology
Mabosstiff is a large, canine Pokémon. Its coat is primarily gray, with blackish gray colorations on its underside, back, and around its face and eyes. It also has a stripe of light gray fur running down its spine. The stripe starts at its forehead, which forms the appearance of slicked back hair; and ends at its rear, forming a long, brushy tail. Mabosstiff is known to shed its fur frequently.
Mabosstiff's head is large with no discernible neck, and contains small, orange beady eyes; light gray eyebrows; additional light gray accents under its eyes; a rounded, triangular orange nose; and a mouth filled with sharp teeth. Mabosstiff has a large dewlap below its mouth, which allows it to store energy to drive back opponents.
Mabosstiff has a gentle temperament and loves playing with children. However, it will bare its teeth and take on an intimidating look when protecting its family.
Evolution
Mabosstiff evolves from Maschiff.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
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Pokédex entries
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
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| Scarlet | This Pokémon can store energy in its large dewlap. Mabosstiff unleashes this energy all at once to blow away enemies. |
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| Violet | Mabosstiff loves playing with children. Though usually gentle, it takes on an intimidating look when protecting its family. |
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Game locations
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mabosstiff
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- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Mabosstiff
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mabosstiff
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Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Major appearances
Minor appearances
In the manga
In the TCG
Main article: Mabosstiff (TCG)Trivia
Origin
Mabosstiff seems to be based on the mastiff breeds of dog. Considering that it was first introduced in the Iberian-based Paldea, as well as its large build, coloration, and characteristically big dewlap, Mabosstiff particularly draws from the Spanish Mastiff. Mabosstiff's dark color and intimidating appearance alongside its mafia theming could have been inspired by the Cane Corso (an Italian mastiff), and it also seems to have traits derived from similar breeds such as the Pyrenean Mastiff or the Tibetan Mastiff (although the latter is not a real mastiff breed). Its friendly behavior around children and signature Ability invoke the general image of livestock guardian dogs, a type of dog known for their friendliness and bred to protect livestock from predators. Many livestock guardian dogs are mastiff breeds.
Mabosstiff's appearance, combined with its name, Dark type, and protective nature towards its family, may be derived from the archetypal looks and behaviors of leaders in organized crime families, such as the Italian mafia and the Japanese yakuza. It also slightly resembles an elderly person because of the grey eyebrows and fur on its head and back.
Name origin
Mabosstiff may be a combination of mafia, mob, boss, and mastiff.
Mafitiff may be a combination of mafia and mastiff.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | डॉनोटिफ़ Donotiff | From don and mastiff |  Thai | มาฟีทิฟ Mafithip | Transcription of Japanese name |
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