You won't find a real weakness in Misdreavus's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Screech Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Sp. Def EV, on a fast 800K XP curve.
This Pokémon startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy.
It loves to bite and yank people’s hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.
Misdreavus is weak to Ghost and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Misdreavus's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Lokix's Sucker Punch hits Misdreavus for 44-52%. Dragapult deals 77-91% with Shadow Ball.
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves View Annihilape builds →
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 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x41-48% U Turn11-13% Sucker Punch 2x44-52% | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Dragapult builds →U Turn5-7% Draco Meteor62-73% Shadow Ball 2x77-91% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x61-72% Draco Meteor49-58% U Turn5-6% Flash Cannon20-24% | ||
To get Mismagius from Misdreavus, you need an evolution item. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 60 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Misdreavus easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Levitate and Eviolite give Misdreavus staying power beyond its evolution stage. Bold nature boosts Defense, max HP and Defense EVs set the spread, and the pre-evolution bulk actually works here.
Best Build
Misdreavus best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Will O Wisp
- Trick Room
- Memento
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Draining Kiss
- Shadow Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Shadow Ball
- Will O Wisp
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Perish Song
- Pain Split
- Foul Play
- Mean Look
Recommended Teammates
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Doubles Wall Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Will O Wisp
- Toxic
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Misdreavus's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Poltergeist and Phantom Force, but Psychic and Dark and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Shadow Ball and Hex, with coverage across 8 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Misdreavus that handles most situations. Psychic and Thunderbolt give it enough punch where it matters.
Breeding opens up real options for Misdreavus. Curse and Destiny Bond come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Shadow Ball and Hex and coverage across 7 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Misdreavus. Curse and Destiny Bond come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Shadow Ball and Hex and coverage across 8 types.
Misdreavus's scattered across 20 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Misdreavus in Scarlet & Violet
You'll find Misdreavus across 20 walking encounters from Lv. 10-40, sorted by game progression. Earlier spots show up first so you can grab one as soon as it's reachable.
high spawn rates for Misdreavus across 4 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Misdreavus in Legends: Arceus
4 walking spots from walking for Misdreavus. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
decent spawn rates for Misdreavus across 8 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Misdreavus in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
8 walking spots from Lv. 10-21 for Misdreavus. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
moderate rates for Misdreavus across 6 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Misdreavus in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Which version you're playing matters for Misdreavus. 6 gift and walking spots at Lv. 37-57 spread across Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
At 435 BST, Misdreavus is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Mismagius before bringing it to any serious fight.
Misdreavus gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Misdreavus is a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
For a casual playthrough, Misdreavus works as a placeholder. Ghost coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Mismagius. That's where the stats start mattering.
Since Gold & Silver, Misdreavus has been in 17 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves