While on paper, it should be a strong enough Pokémon, the weak base defense stat and its typing is its biggest problem. The Pokémon was flawed, to begin with, four times weak against rock-type moves, and low defense creates a chance for one-hit KOs. Its other weakness undoubtedly makes it an easy target for almost every Pokémon. With the buffs, Masquerain has become useable but not viable. It still needs a lot of work to compete with the likes of other Pokémon, which are much more versatile and sturdy.