Mabosstiff (Pokémon)

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Mabosstiff (Japanese: マフィティフ Mafitiff) is a introduced in Generation IX.
It evolves from starting at level 30.
==Biology==
Mabosstiff is a large, canine Pokémon. Its coat is primarily gray, with blackish gray colorations on its underside, back, and around its face and eyes. It also has a stripe of light gray fur running down its spine. The stripe starts at its forehead, which forms the appearance of slicked back hair; and ends at its rear, forming a long, brushy tail. Mabosstiff is known to shed its fur frequently.
Mabosstiff's head is large with no discernible neck, and contains small, orange beady eyes; light gray eyebrows; additional light gray accents under its eyes; a rounded, triangular orange nose; and a mouth filled with sharp teeth. Mabosstiff has a large dewlap below its mouth, which allows it to store energy to drive back opponents.
Mabosstiff has a gentle temperament and loves playing with children. However, it will bare its teeth and take on an intimidating look when protecting its family.
===Evolution===
Mabosstiff evolves from .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : A Mabosstiff is a major character in the games. It is Arven's main Pokémon and best friend that lived with him since he was a child and it was a in Poco Path's lighthouse alongside his mother/father.
** At some point, Arven attempted to visit his mother/father within the Great Crater of Paldea's Area Zero, however they were attacked by a rampaging/metallic machine thing, heavily injuring Mabosstiff. Arven is forced to take a Flying Taxi back out of the crater, but failed to heal it through Potions and the Pokémon Center. Arven soon learned about the legendary Herba Mystica in the Scarlet Book/Violet Book, special herbs with amazing healing capabilities that'd revitalize Mabosstiff.
** During the Path of Legends, Arven and the Player hunt down the Titan Pokémon so Arven could use their Herba Mystica to heal Mabosstiff, even revealing his true intentions to the Player who was unaware of it at the time.
** After defeating all Titans and feeding Mabosstiff all Herba Mystica Sandwiches, Mabosstiff finally returns to its full health, returning to Arven's Party and being part of the team while battling the Player and later some Paradox Pokémon.
** In Mochi Mayhem, Mabosstiff is briefly used by Arven to battle the Player as he's brainwashed by Pecharunt.
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Mabosstiff in the
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===Held items===
===Stats===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
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==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Mabosstiff debuted in Discover! The Quaking Earth Titan!!, under the ownership of Arven. It was injured some time before the events of the , which led to Arven searching for the Herba Mystica, hoping they could cure Mabosstiff's condition.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
===Origin===
Mabosstiff seems to be based on the breeds of dog. Considering that it was first introduced in the Iberian-based Paldea, as well as its large build, coloration, and characteristically big dewlap, Mabosstiff particularly draws from the . Mabosstiff's dark color and intimidating appearance alongside its mafia theming could have been inspired by the (an Italian mastiff), and it also seems to have traits derived from similar breeds such as the or the (although the latter is not a real mastiff breed). Its friendly behavior around children and invoke the general image of s, a type of dog known for their friendliness and bred to protect livestock from predators. Many livestock guardian dogs are mastiff breeds.
Mabosstiff's appearance, combined with its name, type, and protective nature towards its family, may be derived from the archetypal looks and behaviors of leaders in organized crime families, such as the Italian and the Japanese . It also slightly resembles an elderly person because of the grey eyebrows and fur on its head and back.
====Name origin====
Mabosstiff may be a combination of mafia, mob, boss, and mastiff.
Mafitiff may be a combination of mafia and mastiff.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
==External links==
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es:Mabosstiff
fr:Dogrino
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ja:マフィティフ
zh:獒教父