Musharna Best Moveset
116 HP and 85/95 defenses create real durability at the cost of 29 Speed, the slowest cooldown rate among evolved Psychic types. 107 Sp. Atk fires Psychic TermStab hard when it fires. The moveset tanks hits and retaliates on a glacial schedule. No Mega access.
107 Sp. Atk and 116 HP in Gen V (Black & White). Calm Mind sets walled and boosted. 29 Speed meant Trick Room or slow tanking.
Best Moves
Best Build
Musharna best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Moonlight
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Borderline in Gen VI (X & Y). Calm Mind plus Moonlight recovery stalled the lower tiers. The bulk worked where power levels stayed low.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Moonlight
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Faster threats with priority cut through the setup in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 85/95 bulk wasn't enough once boosted attackers targeted it.
Wall Moveset
- Moonlight
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Barrier
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of slow Calm Mind stalling in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). The format got faster and more offensive. Musharna's pace lost every race.
Wall Moveset
- Moonlight
- Calm Mind
- Moonblast
- Psyshock
Recommended Teammates
Musharna Weakness
Type-wise, Musharna takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Musharna's overall bulk (116/85/95) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Musharna Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Musharna
Dragapult's Shadow Ball hits Musharna for 82-96%. Genesect's U-turn hits Musharna for 68-80%. Hydreigon deals 63-75% with Dark Pulse.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x30-36% Draco Meteor66-78% Shadow Ball 2x82-96% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x68-80% Extreme Speed26-30% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x63-75% Draco Meteor52-61% Flash Cannon21-25% | ||
Evolution
Musharna evolved from Munna's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Munna eggs (quick to hatch). The evolution from Munna pushed Musharna to 487 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Musharna to get Munna eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Musharna
No wild encounters for Musharna in Legends: Z-A. Bring Munna over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Musharna in LZA
Step 1Obtain MunnaLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Dreamyard. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Dreamyard. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · East Lake Axewell · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Musharna ✓
You're catching Munna first, not Musharna. Munna appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Musharna in SwSh
The path to Musharna starts with Munna at Lv. 7-47 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MunnaEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 60%Heavy FogRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 40%Heavy FogRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 40%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 30%Heavy FogGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 40%Heavy FogStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Heavy FogStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 30%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogGiant's CapLv.27-29GrassRate 20%OvercastStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 40%Heavy FogSlumbering Weald - High LevelLv.45-47OverworldRate 30%All WeatherSlumbering WealdLv.45-47GrassRate 25%All WeatherGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 2%Heavy Fog
Step 2Musharna ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Musharna egg.
No wild encounters for Musharna in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Munna over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Musharna in USUM
- Step 1Obtain MunnaLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Dreamyard. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Dreamyard. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · East Lake Axewell · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Musharna ✓
Musharna can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Munna from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Musharna in SM
- Step 1Obtain MunnaBREEDINGAvailableLeave Musharna with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Munna egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Dreamyard. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Dreamyard. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · East Lake Axewell · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Musharna ✓
Base Stats
The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Sp. Atk backs it up, though Speed doesn't pull its weight. Worth 2 HP EVs on a fast 800K XP curve to max out.
When dark mists emanate from its body, don’t get too near. If you do, your nightmares will become reality.
Musharna Guide
Musharna works as a support with 487 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 116 base HP does the heavy lifting.
Musharna's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Chandelure (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 29 Speed, Musharna won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Forewarn is the go-to ability for Musharna. It reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups. Synchronize is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Musharna is a special attacker with base 107 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 29 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the support role.
The core moveset is Calm Mind, Moonlight, Psychic, and Dreameater. Calm Mind leads at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Musharna has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Musharna has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
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 5BWDebut
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