Masquerain (Pokémon)

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Masquerain アメモース Amemoth #284
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Types  Bug  Flying   Bug   Bug   Bug   Bug   Bug	Species Eyeball Pokémon
Abilities Intimidate Unnerve Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #033 Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 2'07" Imperial 0.8m Metric 2'07"/0.8m 0.0m	Weight 7.9lbs Imperial 3.6kg Metric 7.9lbs/3.6kg 0.0kg
Dex color Blue	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 75 9.8%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 1 and Bug groups 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 128 Battle Exp.: 1281*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Masquerain (Japanese: アメモース Amemoth) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Surskit starting at level 22.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Held items 5.4 Stats 5.4.1 Base stats 5.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.5 Type effectiveness 5.6 Learnset 5.6.1 By leveling up 5.6.2 By TM/HM 5.6.3 By breeding 5.6.4 By tutoring 5.6.5 By a prior evolution 5.7 Side game data 5.8 Evolution 5.9 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 Related articles 9 External links

Biology

Physiology

Masquerain has a light-blue body with four rhombus-shaped "feet" that also function as the Pokémon's wings. Masquerain's head is shaped like an elongated teardrop and has a pair of angry-looking antennae.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Masquerain has patterns on its antennae that it uses to scare off would-be attackers. It can fly in nearly any direction, but is unable to do this if its wings get wet. As it has connections to the Water-type, Masquerain and its pre-evolution are capable of using Ice-type attacks, being the only regular Bug-types to do so.

Behavior

Despite its appearance, Masquerain is usually a peaceful Pokémon. Because it cannot fly if its wings get wet, it shelters itself from rain under large trees and eaves.

Habitat

Masquerain can sometimes be found near small ponds, but usually scatter when humans approach.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major appearances

Masquerain first appeared in A Fan with a Plan. Drew was seen practicing with it for the upcoming Rubello Town Contest, which was in the following episode. It appeared in subsequent episodes since.

In Destiny Deoxys, a Masquerain was owned by Audrey. The Eyeball Pokémon helped to rotate the fan blades of the windmills in order for LaRousse City's power to come back on.

Minor appearances

Masquerain made a small appearance in The Rise of Darkrai as one of the Pokémon Darkrai hit with a Dark Void attack as the other trainers were attacking him.

A Masquerain made a cameo appearance in Old Rivals, New Tricks.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG077 Masquerain May's Pokédex Masquerain, the Eyeball Pokémon. Masquerain is the evolved form of Surskit. Its feelers, which resemble eyeballs, help to throw off opponents. It is able to hover in the sky like a helicopter. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Masquerain first appeared under the ownership of Winona.

Guile Hideout's Surskit evolved into a Masquerain toward the end of the Emerald chapter, but it was easily subdued by Polibo and vanished with its owner soon afterward.

In the TCG

Main article: Masquerain (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} 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. 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. 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. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction--to and fro and sideways. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Surskit Emerald None Evolve Surskit FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Surskit Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Surskit Platinum Rare Route 229 HeartGold SoulSilver Unknown Safari Zone Pal Park Pond Generation V Black White None Evolve Surskit (White only)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Surskit
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 17 Endless Level 20 Forever Level 20 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Surskit
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Serenity River (B6-B7)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lake: Everspring Valley, Soothing Shore

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Platinum		SilverPowder (5%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	SilverPowder (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70	130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 60	58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 62	60 - 125	116 - 245
Sp.Atk: 80	76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp.Def: 82	78 - 147	152 - 289
Speed: 60	58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 414   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 1/3 ★☆☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 16/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None
Notes: If Gravity is used or this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is ½×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100%	5
Start	Bubble	Water	Special	20	100%	30
Start	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
Start	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Start	Water Sport	Water	Status	—	—%	15
7	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
13	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
19	Water Sport	Water	Status	—	—%	15
22	Gust	Flying	Special	40	100%	35
26	Scary Face	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
33	Stun Spore	Grass	Status	—	75%	30
40	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100%	5
47	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95%	20
54	Whirlwind	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
61	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100%	10
68	Quiver Dance	Bug	Status	—	—%	20
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Masquerain obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Masquerain Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100%	10
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	30	100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Masquerain Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100%	20
	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80%	5
	Mind Reader	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
	Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Masquerain in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Masquerain in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Masquerain Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Masquerain can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Masquerain cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Masquerain Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100%	20
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Mist	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
‡	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Masquerain Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Tadpole Pond Phrases 51%-100% HP I don't like it when it rains. It prevents me from flying. 26%-50% HP Huh? My health is down to only half already. I have to be careful. 1%-25% HP That's it... My antennae feel too heavy to fly... Level up I got my next level! I'll work that much harder! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I got my next level! I'll work that much harder!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Unevolved Surskit  Bug  Water

Level 22 →

First evolution Masquerain  Bug  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Masquerain images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Masquerain's Pokédex entries from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Pokémon Emerald state that Masquerain cannot fly during rain, or when its wings are wet at all. However, in the games, nothing will happen to it if it is raining on the battlefield. It is also capable of learning the move Rain Dance.
• Masquerain is so far the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 414.
• Masquerain and its pre-evolution are the only Pokémon to be in both the Bug and Water 1 egg groups.

Origin

Masquerain is based on insects (especially moths) with eyespots used to frighten would-be predators. Its head is shaped like a raindrop, and its flight is similar to that of a damselfly.

Name origin

Masquerain's name is a combination of masquerade, a disguise, and rain.

Amemoth is a combination of 雨 ame, rain, and English moth.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Maskeregen From Maske and Regen. French Maskadra From Masquerade and a corruption of Attrait Korean 비나방 Binabang Chinese (Taiwan) 雨翅蛾 Yǔ Chì É Literally "Rain wing moth".

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