Intimidating Howl Ability
Once during your turn, you may switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.)
Scarlet & Violet
Mabosstiff
218/198 130 HP · Darkness · Illustration rare
English card price
4.29 €
30-day average · general reference
We do not have the Near Mint average for the English print yet. Meanwhile this is the Cardmarket 30-day average, which mixes every language and condition (updated 06/11/2026).
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| Number | 218/198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Illustration rare |
| Category | Pokemon |
| Stage | Stage1 |
| Evolves from | Maschiff |
| Type | Darkness |
| Weakness | Grass ×2 |
| Retreat cost | 3 |
| Regulation mark | G |
| Legality | Standard: No · Expanded: Yes |
| Finishes | Holo |
| Illustrator | OKACHEKE |
What to know about this card
- It is numbered 218/198: above the official checklist of 198 cards, which makes it a secret rare, usually one of the most wanted cards in the set. How to spot secret rares.
- Rarity: Illustration rare. The symbol in the bottom corner confirms it at a glance, as explained in Pokémon card rarities explained.
- It carries regulation mark G and is not legal in the current Standard format. How rotation works.
- Artwork by OKACHEKE. Some collectors chase every card by the same artist: how to start (in Spanish).
Abilities
Attacks
DarknessDarknessColorless
Wild Tackle
160This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.
Flavour text
Mabosstiff loves playing with children. Though usually gentle, it takes on an intimidating look when protecting its family.
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