Masquerain

The Eyeball Pokémon
#284 - Masquerain
Pre-Evolve	Surskit
Debut	Pokémon: Sapphire Version Pokémon: Ruby Version
Species Info
Type	+ +
Height	0.8 m (2'07")
Weight	3.6 kg (7.9 lbs.)
Color	Blue
Gender Ratio	1♂ : 1♀
Ability	Intimidate
Hidden Ability	Unnerve
Egg Group	Bug / Water 1
Icon		Sprite
		File:284sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	70	Speed	60
Attack	60	Sp. Attack	80
Defense	62	Sp. Defense	82
Training Info
Catch Rate	075	Hatch Steps	3,840
Base Exp.	128	Effort Points	SpA
Happiness	70		SpD
To Lv.100	Normal

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Masquerain is a four-winged insect Pokémon that was introduced in the third generation games. It is the evolved form of Surskit.

Information

It evolves from Surskit at Level 22. Masquerain has eye-like patterns on its antennae which it uses to intimidate enemies due to the angry look that the patterns make. They also have four wings which they use to hover and fly in any direction including sideways and backwards, similar to a helicopter. Masquerain's eyes appear to be droopy and sad when rainfall is near. This is likely because it cannot fly if its wings get wet due to the water making the wings heavier, so they usually take cover under large trees and leaves until rain stops.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

Masquerain normally has to be obtained by evolving a Surskit. In Pokémon: Platinum Version, it rarely appeared when surfing at Route 229. In Pokémon: HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions, it could appear in the water at the Safari Zone's Meadow area if enough Water objects were present.

Other Games

It could only be obtained through evolution in Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire as well as in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Teams. In Pokémon Trozei!, it was found at Secret Storage 17, Endless Level 20, Forever Level 20 and Mr. Who's Den. Masquerain can also be recruited in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness at the sixth and seventh basement floors of Serenity River.

Other Appearances

Other Media

• In the Pokémon anime, Masquerain was primarily shown as one of Drew's Pokémon during the Hoenn series. They have mostly made small appearances otherwise.
• In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Masquerain was initially shown as one of Winona's Pokémon during the Ruby/Sapphire arc. It was later featured as one of Guile Hideout's Pokémon which evolved from a Surskit during the Emerald chapter.

Trivia

• Its name is a combination of "masquerade" (likely in reference to the way its wings disguise it) with "rain" (due to its association with water as well as its weakness for rain).