Slow is good when Trick Room is up, and Musharna is about as slow as they come. Psychic typing gives it a defined role on the team. Only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Known as the Drowsing Pokemon.
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.
The mist emanating from their foreheads is packed with the dreams of people and Pokémon.
With the mist from its forehead, it can create shapes of things from dreams it has eaten.
Musharna Weakness
VulnerableType-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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Musharna to get Munna eggs easily using 180 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Baton Pass, Curse and 6 more.
Musharna runs Calm Mind to boost before sweeping. Synchronize and Modest nature shape the build, with Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Best Musharna Moveset
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Moonlight
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Barrier and Baton Pass give Musharna options it can't learn any other way, and Electric and Grass coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Future Sight and Synchronoise. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Musharna tops out at moderate rates across 4 locations in early-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Musharna in Black & White
To get Musharna, start by catching Munna through walking and fixed encounters at Lv. 8-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MunnaEASYDreamyard - OvergroundBlackGrassLv.8-10UncommonEarlyAnyEASYDreamyard - OvergroundWhiteGrassLv.8-10UncommonEarlyAnyEASYDreamyard - B1FBlackGrassLv.48-49UncommonPostAnyEASYDreamyard - B1FWhiteGrassLv.48-49UncommonPostAnyEASYDreamyard - OvergroundWhiteGrassLv.48UncommonPostAnyDouble grassEASYDreamyard - OvergroundBlackGrassLv.48UncommonPostAnyDouble grass
Step 2Musharna ✓CHALLENGINGDreamyard - OvergroundBlackGrassLv.11RareEarlyAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGDreamyard - OvergroundWhiteGrassLv.11RareEarlyAnyShaking spotHARDDreamyard - B1FBlackInteract with PokemonLv.50LimitedPostAnyFridays onlyHARDDreamyard - B1FWhiteInteract with PokemonLv.50LimitedPostAnyFridays onlyor evolve from Munna (Step 1)
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.
Munna evolves into Musharna using a Moon Stone. Musharna is the fully evolved form. At 487 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 29 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the support role.
Musharna appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A