Stats & Training
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.
It likes playing mischievous tricks, such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
It loves to bite and yank people’s hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.
Misdreavus Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Absol builds →Shadow Claw 2x75-90% Pursuit 2x67-80% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x44-53% Shadow Claw 2x75-89% Payback 2x85-100%KO Pursuit 2x67-79% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x81-96% Sucker Punch 2x32-39% Payback 2x24-28% Lick 2x24-29% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x43-51% Shadow Claw 2x74-87% Bite 2x97-114%KO Payback 2x82-97% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x78-93% Sucker Punch 2x29-34% Payback 2x21-25% Lick 2x20-24% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x43-52% Shadow Claw 2x75-89% Bite 2x97-114%KO Payback 2x81-96% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x81-96% Sucker Punch 2x29-35% Payback 2x23-27% Lick 2x21-25% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x41-48% Shadow Claw 2x72-84% Bite 2x94-111%KO Thief 2x94-111%KO | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x77-92% Sucker Punch 2x28-34% Thief 2x24-29% Payback 2x21-25% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x43-51% Shadow Claw 2x74-87% Bite 2x97-115%KO Thief 2x97-115%KO | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x78-93% Dark Pulse 2x52-62% Sucker Punch 2x29-35% Thief 2x25-29% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gengar can KO Misdreavus with Shadow Ball (150-177%). Weavile's Pursuit hits Misdreavus for 73-86%.
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x150-177%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Weavile builds →Ice Shard36-43% Pursuit 2x73-86% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
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 31 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Pass egg moves like Curse, Destiny Bond, Imprison and 8 more to offspring.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Misdreavus Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Calm Mind and Misdreavus can run through teams. Modest nature leans special, Levitate supports the sweep, and utility options stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Misdreavus best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
- Memento
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 Ominous Wind and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Misdreavus Locations
Misdreavus is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 16 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Misdreavus in HeartGold & SoulSilver
16 walking encounters at Lv. 20-48 for Misdreavus across HeartGold and SoulSilver. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Misdreavus Guide
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 leaning toward the special side (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.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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