Maschiff Pokémon GO is making its debut during the Twilight Trails season, bringing another Pokémon originally discovered in the Paldea region to Pokémon GO. Maschiff is a Dark-type Pokémon that evolves into Mabosstiff.
Twilight Trails runs from September 8 at 10:00 a.m. until December 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Maschiff and Mabosstiff are both confirmed to debut during the season, although the exact event and encounter method for Maschiff have not yet been announced.
For Trainers building out their Paldea Pokédex, Maschiff will be one of the main new Pokémon to watch for throughout Twilight Trails.
Damage taken when Maschiff is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Based on Dark typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
How to Get Maschiff in Pokémon GO
Maschiff Pokémon GO will become available during the Twilight Trails season.
Pokémon has confirmed Maschiff and its evolution Mabosstiff as new Pokémon debuts for the season, which begins on September 8 and continues until December 1.
The specific event that introduces Maschiff has not yet been revealed, and Pokémon has not confirmed whether its initial encounters will come from wild spawns, Field Research, Eggs, raids or another method.
Maschiff therefore has a confirmed seasonal debut but not yet a confirmed individual release date.
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When Does Maschiff Come to Pokémon GO?
Maschiff will debut at some point during Pokémon GO Twilight Trails.
| Maschiff Pokémon GO | Details |
|---|---|
| Pokédex number | #942 |
| Region | Paldea |
| Type | Dark |
| Evolution | Mabosstiff |
| Evolution cost | 50 Maschiff Candy |
| Pokémon GO debut | Twilight Trails |
| Season dates | September 8 – December 1, 2026 |
| Shiny available | No confirmed Shiny release |
Twilight Trails begins worldwide on September 8 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Maschiff does not necessarily become available at the exact moment the season begins. Pokémon has confirmed that it will debut during Twilight Trails rather than assigning it a specific date within the season.
Can Maschiff Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Maschiff is not currently available in Pokémon GO.
Maschiff is making its standard Pokémon GO debut during Twilight Trails, and no Shiny Maschiff release has been announced alongside the season reveal.
That means Trainers should expect the regular form of Maschiff when it first becomes available unless a later event announcement specifically adds its Shiny form.
Mabosstiff also does not currently have a confirmed Shiny release in Pokémon GO.
How to Evolve Maschiff Into Mabosstiff
Maschiff evolves into Mabosstiff using 50 Maschiff Candy.
| Pokémon | Evolution requirement | Evolves into |
|---|---|---|
| Maschiff | 50 Maschiff Candy | Mabosstiff |
There is no additional Buddy Adventure, walking, battle or item requirement attached to the Maschiff evolution.
Once a Trainer has collected 50 Maschiff Candy, Maschiff can be evolved directly into Mabosstiff.
Damage taken when Mabosstiff is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Based on Dark typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
What Type Is Maschiff in Pokémon GO?
Maschiff is a pure Dark-type Pokémon.
Its Dark typing gives Maschiff three main weaknesses:
- Bug
- Fairy
- Fighting
Maschiff resists Dark- and Ghost-type attacks and has particularly strong resistance to Psychic-type attacks.
The costume, form or seasonal event does not alter Maschiff’s typing.
Maschiff Weaknesses in Pokémon GO
The main Maschiff Pokémon GO weaknesses are Bug-, Fairy- and Fighting-type attacks.
| Attack type | Effect |
|---|---|
| Bug | Super effective |
| Fairy | Super effective |
| Fighting | Super effective |
| Dark | Resisted |
| Ghost | Resisted |
| Psychic | Heavily resisted |
If Maschiff appears in raids or another battle-based encounter during Twilight Trails, Trainers should therefore prioritise strong Bug-, Fairy- or Fighting-type attackers.
Maschiff Max CP in Pokémon GO
Maschiff has a maximum CP of 1,582 at Level 50.
Its maximum CP without Candy XL at Level 40 is 1,399 CP.
| Maschiff level | Maximum CP |
|---|---|
| Level 40 | 1,399 CP |
| Level 50 | 1,582 CP |
Maschiff is the unevolved member of its family, so Trainers interested in using the line in battle will generally be more interested in Mabosstiff once enough Candy has been collected.
What Is Maschiff’s Best Moveset?
Maschiff’s current Pokémon GO moves include Dark-type options that match its natural typing.
Its available game data includes Bite as a Fast Attack and Crunch as a Charged Attack, providing Maschiff with a same-type Dark moveset.
Because Maschiff has not yet made its Pokémon GO debut, its practical performance in the live PvP and raid meta has not yet been established through regular gameplay.
Is Maschiff Good in Pokémon GO?
Maschiff itself has relatively modest stats compared with fully evolved Pokémon and is primarily the first stage of the Maschiff evolutionary family.
Its main immediate value during Twilight Trails will be filling a new Paldea Pokédex entry and collecting the 50 Candy needed to evolve Mabosstiff.
Mabosstiff has higher stats and is the more relevant member of the family for Trainers interested in using the Pokémon beyond Pokédex completion.
Is Maschiff a Paldea Pokémon?
Yes. Maschiff was originally discovered in the Paldea region, which was introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.
Maschiff is Pokédex number #942, with Mabosstiff immediately following it as #943.
Their arrival during Twilight Trails continues the gradual addition of Paldea species to Pokémon GO.
Maschiff and Mabosstiff During Twilight Trails
Maschiff and Mabosstiff are two of the headline Pokémon debuts confirmed for Pokémon GO Twilight Trails.
The season also includes new Mega Evolutions such as Mega Staraptor and Mega Chandelure, alongside Dynamax debuts for Rhyhorn, Sneasel, Sizzlipede, Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf.
Maschiff stands out as one of the completely new Pokédex species rather than a new form of a Pokémon already available in the game.
For Trainers preparing for Maschiff Pokémon GO, the confirmed details are straightforward: Maschiff is a Dark-type Paldea Pokémon, it evolves into Mabosstiff using 50 Candy, and its debut will take place during Twilight Trails between September 8 and December 1, 2026.
