Deoxys / #39/107

Masquerain

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Deoxys
Rarity (source): Uncommon
Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
Source reference: ex8-39

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Masquerain spreads four wings to change direction quickly. Its antennae bear patterns resembling large eyes, which intimidate enemies and sometimes signal a downpour when they look sad. Yet rain causes problems: moisture weighs down its wings and antennae. It then shelters in a sunny spot or a hollow tree to wait until dry. The Pokédex connects its threatening appearance with genuine vulnerability to bad weather.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire associates the expression of Masquerain's false eyes with an approaching downpour. Pokémon Ultra Moon explains that it waits out rain inside a hollow tree. This weather sign therefore accompanies a situation it prefers to avoid.

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Card details

HP: 60
Type (source): Grass
Stage (source): Stage1
Evolves from (printed name): Surskit
Pokédex number: 284
Retreat cost: 0 Energy
Weakness (source): Lightning ×2
Resistance (source): Fighting -30

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Intimidating Pattern

Poke-BODY

As long as Masquerain is your Active Pokémon, any damage done by an opponent's attack is reduced by 20 (before applying Weakness and Resistance). You can't use more than 1 Intimidating Pattern Poké-Body each turn.

Attacks

Stun Spore

Cost: Grass

Damage: 20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Documented variants

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Normal
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