Checks and Counters

What beats Mabosstiff in Gen 9 ZU? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, the following checks and counters are the most effective at beating Mabosstiff. Sorted by KO Rate (P) — the chance the checker wins when it encounters Mabosstiff.

Mabosstiff is ranked #87 in Gen 9 ZU with a 1.61% usage rate.

No checks and counters data available for this Pokémon in the latest stats.

Mabosstiff Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Crunch 22.5% Play Rough 21.4% Psychic Fangs 19.9% Destiny Bond 8.7% Facade 6.2% Jaw Lock 3.1% Trailblaze 2.9% Hone Claws 2.6%

Most Used Items

Choice Band 37.8% Choice Scarf 32.6% Assault Vest 13.4% Kee Berry 8.5% Heavy-Duty Boots 2.5% Red Card 2.4% Leftovers 2.2% Rocky Helmet 0.4%

Most Used Abilities

Stakeout 84.1%Intimidate 14.0%Guard Dog 2.0%

Most Used Tera Types

Dark 53.8% Fairy 30.8% Bug 4.9% Ghost 2.8% Ground 1.6% Poison 1.3% Normal 1.3% Psychic 1.2%

Usage data based on Smogon weighted stats from 2026-04. Percentages show how often each move, item, ability, or Tera Type was used on Mabosstiff sets.

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