Maaphix

Maaphix

Classification

The Sphinx Pokémon

Ground

Damage Taken*

×4: N/A
×2: Grass Ice Water
×1: Bug Dark Dragon Fairy Fighting Fire Flying Ghost Ground Normal Psychic Steel
×0.5: Poison Rock
×0.25: N/A
×0: Electric

Abilities

Sand Veil
Boosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.
Sand Force hidden ability
Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.

Base Stats (330 total)

HP: 65
65
Attack: 60
60
Defense: 40
40
Sp. Atk: 60
60
Sp. Def: 40
40
Speed: 65
65

Size

  • Height: 1'11" / 0.6 m
  • Weight: 12.7 lbs / 5.8 kg

Breeding Info

Gender Ratio

50% male
50% female

50% male / 50% female

Egg Groups

Field

Tags

Basic, Not fully evolved

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Evolutionary Family

Maaphix
Maaphix
Base form
Imhatan
Imhatan
Level 35 while holding Desert Flail
Khersin
Khersin
Level 35 while holding Desert Crook

Flavor Info

Pokédex Entries

Maaphix hide themselves in burrows in the desert sand. They guard their little burrows avariciously even though there is usually nothing of any value concealed within.


In battle, Maaphix try to disorient their foes by kicking up lots of sand. They have to throw all of the sand manually, however, and if they don't blind their opponent quickly they may tire themselves out.

Name Origin

Maahes, a lion-headed Egyptian war god + sphinx

Misc Data

  • Catch Rate: 90
  • Base Happiness: 70

Pokédex Categories

Color

Brown

Body Shape

Quadrupedal Quadrupedal

Locations

Level-Up Moves

Level Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
1 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35 A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1 Sand Attack Ground Other 100% 15 Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.
5 Leer Normal Other 100% 30 The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
8 Roar Normal Other —% 20 The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
13 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15 The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
17 Curse Ghost Other —% 10 A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
20 Sandblast Ground Physical 55 95% 10 The user fires a high-pressure stream of sand at the target. It may also burn the target.
25 Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10 The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
29 Charm Fairy Other 100% 20 The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat.
32 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15 A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
37 Quicksand Ground Other 80% 15 The user creates an area of sinking sands beneath the target. The target is unable to use direct contact attacks until it can climb out of the quicksand.
41 Foresight Normal Other —% 40 Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.
44 Magnitude Ground Physical * 100% 30 The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies.
49 Me First Normal Other —% 20 The user cuts ahead of the target to steal and use the target’s intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn’t used first.
53 Sandstorm Rock Other —% 10 A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM/HM Moves

# Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
005 Roar Normal Other —% 20 The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
006 Toxic Poison Other 90% 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
010 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15 A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
011 Sunny Day Fire Other —% 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
017 Protect Normal Other —% 10 Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
020 Safeguard Normal Other —% 25 The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
021 Frustration Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
026 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
027 Return Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
028 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
030 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
032 Double Team Normal Other —% 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
037 Sandstorm Rock Other —% 10 A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
039 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
040 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
042 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
044 Rest Psychic Other —% 10 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
045 Attract Normal Other 100% 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
048 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
054 False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 40 A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
063 Embargo Dark Other 100% 15 This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
066 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10 The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
077 Psych Up Normal Other —% 10 The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
078 Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20 The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
080 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
087 Swagger Normal Other 85% 15 The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
088 Sleep Talk Normal Other —% 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
090 Substitute Normal Other —% 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
094 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
095 Snarl Dark Special 55 95% 15 The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
100 Confide Normal Other —% 20 The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
H01 Cut Steel Physical 65 95% 20 The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. Critical hits land more easily. It can also be used to cut down some obstacles.
ZC09 Aftershock Ground Physical 60 100% 10 The user strikes the ground and causes a series of tremors that shake the target over two turns.
ZC22 Sandblast Ground Physical 55 95% 10 The user fires a high-pressure stream of sand at the target. It may also burn the target.
ZC47 Jewel Blast Rock Special 55 100% 20 The user dazzles the target with a burst of multicolored light from a sparkling stone. It may also lower one of the target's stats.
ZC52 Berry Share Normal Other —% 10 The user shares its held Berry with the target. The target is placated by the gift and may be easier to catch.
ZC53 Hidden Gift Normal Other —% 10 A unique attack that varies in effect depending on the Pokémon using it.
ZC54 Clear Sky Normal Other —% 5 The user clears the skies and calms the wind, returning the weather to normal.

Tutor Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Amaze Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user amazes the foe with its coolness and then attacks. It grows in power the cooler the user is.
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
Captivate Normal Other 100% 20 If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Confound Normal Special * 100% 15 The user confounds the foe with its cleverness and then attacks. It grows in power the cleverer the user is.
Dazzle Normal Special * 100% 15 The user dazzles the foe with its cuteness and then attacks. It grows in power the cuter the user is.
Demolish Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user frightens the foe with its toughness and then attacks. It grows in power the tougher the user is.
Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Endure Normal Other —% 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Enthrall Normal Special * 100% 15 The user enchants the foe with its beauty and then attacks. It grows in power the more beautiful the user is.
Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Helping Hand Normal Other —% 20 The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Natural Gift Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10 The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite Ghost Other 100% 10 The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Stealth Rock Rock Other —% 20 The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.
Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Egg Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Assist Normal Other —% 20 The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.
Destiny Bond Ghost Other —% 5 When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.
Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
Fissure Ground Physical * 30% 5 The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Grudge Ghost Other —% 5 If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out.
Imprison Psychic Other —% 10 If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
Power Gem Rock Special 80 100% 20 The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
Punishment Dark Physical * 100% 5 The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

Other Official Images

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Shiny Maaphix
Shiny version.

Design History

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Maaphix 2.0 (2017)
Mostly done because I had cleaned up and redesigned its evolutions and wanted to make sure it matched; it was also fun playing around with a more traditionally sphinx-like pose.
Maaphix 1.0 (2010)
The original Maaphix was pretty cute, albeit a little simplistic.