Character info
The character
Mabosstiff is a Dark-type Pokémon from the Paldea region, the evolved form of Maschiff. It is known for its loyalty and strong jaws, serving as a fiercely protective guardian in the games and media it appears in. Its evolution reflects a boost in power and intimidating presence compared to its pre-evolved form.
This card
This is Mabosstiff ex, card number 086 from the SVP Black Star Promos set, a holo promo printing released in 2024. The artwork, illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki, depicts a close-up, dynamic view of Mabosstiff baring its fangs against a bright outdoor background. As a promo card it carries the PROMO rarity designation rather than a standard set rarity.
How it plays
Mabosstiff ex is a Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon with 260 HP, evolving from Maschiff. Its first attack, Daunt, costs two Colorless energy and deals 30 damage while reducing the damage of the Defending Pokémon's attacks by 50 on the opponent's next turn. Its second attack, Proud Fangs, costs one Darkness and two Colorless energy, dealing 100+ damage, with an additional 120 damage if any of the player's Benched Pokémon have damage counters on them. It has a weakness to Grass-type attacks (x2), no listed resistance, and a retreat cost of three energy. As an ex Pokémon, when it is Knocked Out the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Card details confirmed
A card with this name and number exists in the public card catalogue, in SVP Black Star Promos, a set of 225 cards, rarity PROMO. The details on this certificate match it.
Illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki and published 2023-03-31. Both come from the public catalogue, not from WinnTCG.
A catalogue match is not the authenticity check. It confirms the card is the card it claims to be. Whether it is genuine was checked separately, on the card itself; see Authenticity below.
About this card
#943 in the National Pokédex · a Generation IX Pokémon · 79 different cards of it exist · it evolves from Maschiff.
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Authenticity
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How this card was graded
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The working behind this grade
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