#200 Misdreavus

#200 Misdreavus

Height0.7 m(2'04")
Weight1 kg(2.2 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 2

Misdreavus's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 60
261
Attack 60
156
Defense 60
156
Sp. Atk 85
206
Sp. Def 85
206
Speed 85
206
1191
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Misdreavus Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Growlnormalstatus100Level 1The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
Confusionpsychicspecial50100Level 1The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the target.
Astonishghostphysical30100Level 10The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
Confuse Rayghoststatus100Level 14The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
Mean LooknormalstatusLevel 19The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
Hexghostspecial65100Level 23This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
Psybeampsychicspecial65100Level 28The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Pain SplitnormalstatusLevel 32The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.
Paybackdarkphysical50100Level 37The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100Level 41The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Perish SongnormalstatusLevel 46Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.
Power Gemrockspecial80100Level 50The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
Burning Jealousyfirespecial70100TMThe user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
Calm MindpsychicstatusTMThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Charge Beamelectricspecial5090TMThe user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Charmfairystatus100TMThe user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100TMThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Dazzling Gleamfairyspecial80100TMThe user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Draining Kissfairyspecial50100TMThe user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half the damage taken by the target.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100TMThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fake Tearsdarkstatus100TMThe user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Foul Playdarkphysical95100TMThe user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Future Sightpsychicspecial120100TMTwo turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Hyper Voicenormalspecial90100TMThe user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.
Icy Windicespecial5595TMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Magical Leafgrassspecial60TMThe user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Nasty PlotdarkstatusTMThe user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Night Shadeghostspecial100TMThe user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Phantom Forceghostphysical90100TMThe user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
Poltergeistghostphysical11090TMThe user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych UpnormalstatusTMThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Psychicpsychicspecial90100TMThe target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Psychic Noisepsychicspecial75100TMThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.
Psyshockpsychicspecial80100TMThe user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This move deals physical damage.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Scary Facenormalstatus100TMThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Skill SwappsychicstatusTMThe user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Snowscapeicestatus0TMThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.
Stored Powerpsychicspecial20100TMThe user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Tauntdarkstatus100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Thunderelectricspecial11070TMA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Waveelectricstatus90TMThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Thunderboltelectricspecial90100TMThe user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Trickpsychicstatus100TMThe user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.
Trick RoompsychicstatusTMThe user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
Will O Wispfirestatus85TMThe user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
CurseghoststatusEggA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Destiny BondghoststatusEggIf the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
ImprisonpsychicstatusEggIf opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
Mementodarkstatus100EggThe user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.
Screechnormalstatus85EggAn earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Shadow Sneakghostphysical40100EggThe user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.
Spiteghoststatus100EggThe user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Sucker Punchdarkphysical70100EggThis move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Wonder RoompsychicstatusEggThe user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Misdreavus Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Gold

It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.

Silver

It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.

Crystal

It loves to watch people it's scar­ ed. It frightens them by screaming loudly or appear­ ing suddenly.

Ruby

MISDREAVUS frightens people with a creepy, sobbing cry. The POKéMON apparently uses its red spheres to absorb the fearful feelings of foes and turn them into nutrition.

Emerald

A MISDREAVUS frightens people with a creepy, sobbing cry. It apparently uses its red spheres to absorb the fear of foes as its nutrition.

In Other Languages

Misdreavus's Japanese name is Muma (ムウマ). Here are all the official names for Misdreavus across different languages:

JapaneseムウマMuma
Korean무우마
Chinese (Traditional)夢妖
FrenchFeuforêve
GermanTraunfugil
SpanishMisdreavus
ItalianMisdreavus
Chinese (Simplified)梦妖

Misdreavus Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time6,400 steps(25 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship35
Growth RateFast
Base Experience87

How to Get Misdreavus

Misdreavus can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Misdreavus in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Misdreavus

Misdreavus is a Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 435, Misdreavus is classified as a Screech Pokémon and is part of the Misdreavus → Mismagius evolution line.

In competitive play, Misdreavus is placed in the RU tier where it holds a 0.18% usage rate. Its key abilities are Levitate, which allow it to function as a versatile team member with valuable Ground immunity. Misdreavus is weak to Ghost, Dark-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Misdreavus can learn 108 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Pain Split, Curse, Will O Wisp, Mean Look. Standing at 0.7m tall and weighing 1kg, Misdreavus has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Johto region games.