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.
When dark mists emanate from its body, don’t get too near. If you do, your nightmares will become reality.
It drowses and dreams all the time. It’s best to leave it be if it’s just woken up, as it’s a terrible grump when freshly roused from sleep.
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.
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 138 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Healing Wish.
Musharna runs Calm Mind to boost before sweeping. Telepathy and Quiet nature shape the build, with max HP and Sp. Def EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus utility options to back it up.
Best Build
Best Musharna Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Dazzling Gleam
- Dream Eater
- Hypnosis
Recommended Teammates
Most of Musharna's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Future Sight and Dream Eater, but Fairy and Grass and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Sword & Shield
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 MunnaEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.10-1560%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.10-1560%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-940%EarlyHeavy FogEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1040%EarlyHeavy FogEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.8-1230%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.8-1230%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordGrassLv.26-2840%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldGrassLv.26-2840%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3030%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3030%MidHeavy FogEASYBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2925%MidHeavy FogEASYBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2925%MidHeavy FogEASYGiant's CapSwordGrassLv.27-2920%MidOvercastEASYGiant's CapShieldGrassLv.27-2920%MidOvercastMODERATEStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogMODERATEStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4040%LateHeavy FogEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4040%LateHeavy FogEFFORTLESSSlumbering Weald - High LevelSwordOverworldLv.45-4730%LateForestAll WeatherEFFORTLESSSlumbering Weald - High LevelShieldOverworldLv.45-4730%LateForestAll WeatherEASYSlumbering WealdSwordGrassLv.45-4725%LateForestAll WeatherEASYSlumbering WealdShieldGrassLv.45-4725%LateForestAll WeatherCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatSwordOverworldLv.33-382%LateWaterHeavy FogCHALLENGINGGiant's SeatShieldOverworldLv.33-382%LateWaterHeavy Fog
Step 2Musharna ✓
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 leaning toward the special side (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