Is Misdreavus Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Ghost-type with AbilityLevitate for Ground immunity. Mismagius via Dusk Stone is the real prize, adding a strong special attacker to your team. Immune to Normal and Fighting means Hala's Grand Trial is free.
Misdreavus trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Misdreavus trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Misdreavus has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Misdreavus resists most of Kiawe's coverage and hits back hard.
Misdreavus trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Misdreavus has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Misdreavus has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Misdreavus has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Misdreavus trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Misdreavus trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Misdreavus trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Mismagius trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Mismagius trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Mismagius has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Mismagius's weaknesses hard.
Mismagius trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Misdreavus is given to you as a gift on Poké Pelago at Lv 49-55. Can appear at Isle Abeens in Poke Pelago when visiting Pokemon are attracted by Poke Beans
You can pick up the Dusk Stone in Malie City. 1 other location is also available.
How to Get Misdreavus in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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.
Where To Catch Misdreavus in USUM
The path to Misdreavus starts with Misdreavus at Lv. 37-57 via gift and walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Misdreavus ✓Poké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPCPoni MeadowLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Night
Step 2Evolve into Mismagius
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 |
What is Misdreavus Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Misdreavus
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x70-84% Astonish 2x26-32% | ||
 Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Sableye builds →Thief 2x60-72% Shadow Sneak 2x44-54% | ||
 Zorua Dark | C | |
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x66-78% Astonish 2x23-28% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Sableye builds →Feint Attack 2x58-69% Shadow Sneak 2x43-51% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x72-85% Astonish 2x25-30% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Sableye builds →Feint Attack 2x67-80% Shadow Sneak 2x47-55% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x69-81% Astonish 2x24-29% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Sableye builds →Feint Attack 2x61-73% Shadow Sneak 2x43-51% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Drifblim builds →Hex 2x60-71% Thief 2x44-53% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Murkrow builds →Assurance 2x70-83% Astonish 2x25-30% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Sableye builds →Knock Off 2x66-79% Shadow Sneak 2x44-53% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x123-145%KO Shadow Claw 2x68-80% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Honchkrow builds →Sucker Punch 2x110-130%KO Shadow Ball 2x56-66% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x128-152%KO Shadow Ball 2x61-72% | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x55-65% Night Slash 2x36-43% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x112-133%KO Shadow Claw 2x75-89% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x118-140%KO Shadow Claw 2x65-77% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x133-158%KO Shadow Claw 2x66-78% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x118-140%KO Shadow Claw 2x69-82% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Honchkrow builds →Sucker Punch 2x103-123%KO Shadow Ball 2x53-63% | ||
Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x123-145%KO Shadow Ball 2x59-70% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x142-168%KO Shadow Ball 2x52-62% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x135-159%KO Shadow Claw 2x66-79% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x123-145%KO Night Daze 2x70-83% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x117-139%KO Shadow Claw 2x66-77% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x119-141%KO Shadow Claw 2x70-83% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x144-170%KO Shadow Ball 2x54-64% | ||
 Giratina GhostDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Giratina builds →Shadow Force 2x151-179%KO Dark Pulse 2x52-61% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x137-161%KO Shadow Claw 2x68-80% | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x127-149%KO Night Daze 2x72-84% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x121-142%KO Shadow Claw 2x66-79% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Primeape builds →U Turn10-12% Stone Edge29-35% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake27-32% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Mesprit builds →Ice Beam14-17% Psyshock12-15% Shadow Ball 2x25-30% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves View Hitmonchan builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Misdreavus View Eelektross builds →Flamethrower15-18% Giga Drain13-15% Volt Switch12-15% | ||
Misdreavus Evolutions
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 52 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Pass egg moves like Curse, Destiny Bond, Imprison and 10 more to offspring.
USUM Misdreavus Best Moveset
Ghost at 85 Sp. Atk and 85 Speed with AbilityLevitate granting Ground immunity. Held ItemEviolite pushes 60/60/85 bulk higher. The moveset at pre-evolution level provides some utility through MoveWill-O-Wisp and MoveNasty Plot. Mismagius one evolution away adds 105 Sp. Atk and 105 Speed.
Best Build
Misdreavus best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Will O Wisp
- Toxic
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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Misdreavus Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 a physical attacker with base 60 Attack. 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves