Masquerain
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Masquerain is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,270 CP and is weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Infestation / Silver Wind. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
Masquerain Stats and Max CP
Masquerain's Tier Ranking
Masquerain Type Chart
Masquerain takes increased damage from:
Masquerain takes reduced damage from:
Masquerain best moveset
| 1. | 8.02 | 9.24 | 150.0 | ||
| 2. | 7.92 | 9.12 | 148.1 | ||
| 3. | 7.84 | 9.04 | 146.8 | ||
| 4. | 7.74 | 8.92 | 144.9 | ||
| 5. | 7.71 | 8.89 | 144.4 | ||
| 6. | 7.64 | 8.80 | 143.0 | ||
| 7. | 7.50 | 8.64 | 140.4 | ||
| 8. | 7.50 | 8.64 | 140.3 |
Fast Attacks
Infestation9
13
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
- 62.5%
Fighting
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 9 Energy 13 Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 10 Energy 12 Effects Infestation has no special effects.See Infestation details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Silver Wind65
33
3.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
- 62.5%
Fighting
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 33 Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s Damage window 1.5s - 3.3s Trainer Battles Damage 75 Energy 45 Effects Special
Silver Wind has a 10.0% chance to:
- Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
- Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Silver Wind details page ↗
Lunge55
33
3.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
- 62.5%
Fighting
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 55 Energy 33 Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.0s Damage window 2.5s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 70 Energy 45 Effects Special
Lunge has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Lunge details page ↗
Ominous Wind55
33
2.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
- 62.5%
Dark
- 39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 55 Energy 33 Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.5s Damage window 2.0s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 45 Energy 45 Effects Special
Ominous Wind has a 10.0% chance to:
- Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
- Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Ominous Wind details page ↗
Bubble Beam45
33
2.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
- 62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 45 Energy 33 Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.6s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 50 Energy 50 Effects Special
Bubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Bubble Beam details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Masquerain's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Masquerain's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Masquerain has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Masquerain CP Chart
Masquerain reaches a maximum of 2,270 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,230–1,297 CP, rising to 1,537–1,622 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 922–973 CP.
| 2270 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 922 CP - 973 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1230 CP - 1297 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1230 CP - 1297 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1537 CP - 1622 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Masquerain Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 CP | 2 | 100 CP | 3 | 169 CP |
| 4 | 237 CP | 5 | 306 CP | 6 | 374 CP |
| 7 | 443 CP | 8 | 511 CP | 9 | 580 CP |
| 10 | 649 CP | 11 | 713 CP | 12 | 778 CP |
| 13 | 843 CP | 14 | 908 CP | 15 | 973 CP |
| 16 | 1038 CP | 17 | 1103 CP | 18 | 1167 CP |
| 19 | 1232 CP | 20 | 1297 CP | 21 | 1362 CP |
| 22 | 1427 CP | 23 | 1492 CP | 24 | 1557 CP |
| 25 | 1622 CP | 26 | 1687 CP | 27 | 1751 CP |
| 28 | 1816 CP | 29 | 1881 CP | 30 | 1946 CP |
| 31 | 1979 CP | 32 | 2011 CP | 33 | 2043 CP |
| 34 | 2076 CP | 35 | 2108 CP | 36 | 2141 CP |
| 37 | 2173 CP | 38 | 2206 CP | 39 | 2238 CP |
| 40 | 2270 CP | 41 | 2299 CP | 42 | 2328 CP |
| 43 | 2358 CP | 44 | 2387 CP | 45 | 2416 CP |
| 46 | 2446 CP | 47 | 2476 CP | 48 | 2506 CP |
| 49 | 2536 CP | 50 | 2567 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #284 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.79 m |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Surskit |
| Masquerain |
- Surskit evolves into Masquerain which costs 50 Candy.
Mega Pokémon that boost Masquerain
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Masquerain's Bug and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Masquerain.
Bug
Flying
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Masquerain Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Masquerain from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Masquerain in Pokémon GO.
Masquerain family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Masquerain in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Surskit
MasquerainSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 0.39 m | 0.4 m | 0.79 m | 1.19 m | 1.38 m |
Masquerain's height ranges from 0.39 m to 1.38 m, with the average being 0.79 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Masquerain in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.3871 m | 0.395 m |
| 1′03″ | 1′04″ | |
| XS | 0.395 m | 0.79 m |
| 1′04″ | 2′07″ | |
| M | 0.5925 m | 0.9875 m |
| 1′11″ | 3′03″ | |
| XL | 0.9875 m | 1.185 m |
| 3′03″ | 3′11″ | |
| XXL | 1.185 m | 1.3825 m |
| 3′11″ | 4′06″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_ELECTRIC |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0.4 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Masquerain
Masquerain high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Masquerain. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork

Wallpaper
Masquerain Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Ruby | MASQUERAIN intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns on its antennas. This POKéMON flaps its four wings tofreely fly in any direction - even sideways and backwards - as if it were a helicopter. |
| Sapphire | MASQUERAIN’s antennas have eyelike patterns that usually give it an angry look. If the “eyes” are droopy andappear sad, it is said to be a sign that a heavy rainfall is on its way. |
| Emerald | It intimidates foes with the large eyelike patterns on its antennae. Because it can’t fly if its wings get wet, it shelters itself from rain under large trees and eaves. |
| FireRed, LeafGreen | The antennae have distinctive patterns that look like eyes. When it rains, they grow heavy, making flight impossible. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction-- to and fro and sideways. |
| X | Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction. |
| Y | It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction--to and fro and sideways. |
| Omega Ruby | Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns on its antennas. This Pokémon flaps its four wings to freely fly in any direction—even sideways and backwards—as if it were a helicopter. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Masquerain’s antennas have eyelike patterns that usually give it an angry look. If the “eyes” are droopy and appear sad, it is said to be a sign that a heavy rainfall is on its way. |
| Sun | It intimidates enemies with the eye-like patterns on its antennae. Its four wings allow it to fly in any direction. |
| Moon | Its wings and antennae don’t cope well with moisture. After a rain, it faces sunward to dry off. |
| Ultra Sun | Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns of its eyespots. If that doesn’t work, it deftly makes its escape on its set of four wings. |
| Ultra Moon | Its thin, winglike antennae are highly absorbent. It waits out rainy days in tree hollows. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Masquerain’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon, Masquerain is especially weak against Rock-type moves, and weak against Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves.
What are the best moves for Masquerain in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Masquerain in Pokémon GO are Air Slash and Silver Wind. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.237 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 150.049.
How does Masquerain perform in Raids?
Masquerain's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Masquerain rank as a Bug-type attacker?
Masquerain is a D-Tier Bug-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
How does Masquerain rank as a Flying-type attacker?
Masquerain is an E-Tier Flying-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Masquerain?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Masquerain: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.
What is Masquerain’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Masquerain’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2270 CP and 2567 CP at Level 50.
Can Masquerain be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Masquerain can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Masquerain Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Masquerain cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.




















