Mabosstiff Pokémon Violet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Mabosstiff in Pokémon Violet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 57 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Violet
PaldeaMabosstiff Pokemon Violet Pokedex Entry
Mabosstiff loves playing with children. Though usually gentle, it takes on an intimidating look when protecting its family.
Pokemon Violet Mabosstiff Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Violet Mabosstiff Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Mabosstiff via various methods in Pokémon Violet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Comeuppance | dark | — |
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Lick | ghost | Lv. 4 |
| Snarl | dark | Lv. 7 |
| Hone Claws | dark | Lv. 10 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 14 |
| Roar | normal | Lv. 18 |
| Headbutt | normal | Lv. 22 |
| Payback | dark | Lv. 26 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 34 |
| Swagger | normal | Lv. 39 |
| Reversal | fighting | Lv. 43 |
| Jaw Lock | dark | Lv. 48 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 55 |
| Outrage | dragon | Lv. 60 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Violet Mabosstiff Locations
Mabosstiff can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Violet, including West Province Area Three and Casseroya Lake. The most reliable spawn is at Casseroya Lake, where you'll find it between Lv. 49 and 56 by land with a spawn weight of 30.
North Province Area Two
1 encounter- fixed spawnLv. 55Fixed EncountersRespawns0%Very Rare
West Province Area Three
3 encounters- landLv. 33-35Prairie20Weight
- landLv. 33-35Forest20Weight
- landLv. 33-34Ruins30Weight
Casseroya Lake
1 encounter- landLv. 49-56Ruins30Weight
Dalizapa Passage
1 encounter- landLv. 33-35Western Passage · Prairie20Weight
Socarrat Trail
1 encounter- landLv. 53-56Forest20Weight