Name origin

mischievous
naughty
dream
mental images seen during sleep
reave
rob, steal


Misdreavus artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 200
Type Ghost
Species Screech Pokémon
Height 2′4″ (0.71m)
Weight 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
Abilities Levitate
Local № 214 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
072 (Diamond, Pearl)
072 (Platinum)
219 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Muma

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 26 (minimum 6,630 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Special Defense
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 35 (lower than normal)
Base EXP 147
Growth Rate Fast

Type defenses

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0 0 ½ 0 ½ 2 2

Misdreavus stats

The base stats for Misdreavus are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 60
230 - 324
Attack 60
112 - 240
Defense 60
112 - 240
Sp. Atk 85
157 - 295
Sp. Def 85
157 - 295
Speed 85
157 - 295
Total 435

Pokedex descriptions

Gold
LeafGreen
It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
Silver
FireRed
SoulSilver
It loves to bite and yank people’s hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.
Crystal It loves to watch people it’s scared. It frightens them by screaming loudly or appearing suddenly.
Ruby
Sapphire
MISDREAVUS frightens people with a creepy, sobbing cry. The POKéMON apparently uses its red spheres to absorb the fearful feelings of foes and turn them into nutrition.
Emerald A MISDREAVUS frightens people with a creepy, sobbing cry. It apparently uses its red spheres to absorb the fear of foes as its nutrition.
Diamond It loves to sneak up on people late at night, then startle them with its shrieklike cry.
Pearl It gets nourishment from fear that it absorbs into its red orbs. In daytime, it sleeps in darkness.
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
A Pokémon that startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy.
HeartGold It likes playing mischievous tricks, such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Misdreavus learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 PsywavePsychicSpecial-80
5 SpiteGhostStatus-100
10 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
14 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
19 Mean LookNormalStatus--
23 HexGhostSpecial50100
28 PsybeamPsychicSpecial65100
32 Pain SplitNormalStatus--
37 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
41 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
46 Perish SongNormalStatus--
50 GrudgeGhostStatus--
55 Power GemRockSpecial70100

Misdreavus learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 PsywavePsychicSpecial-80
5 SpiteGhostStatus-100
10 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
14 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
19 Mean LookNormalStatus--
23 PsybeamPsychicSpecial65100
28 Pain SplitNormalStatus--
32 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
37 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
41 Perish SongNormalStatus--
46 GrudgeGhostStatus--
50 Power GemRockSpecial70100

Egg moves

Misdreavus learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Misdreavus egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ScreechNormalStatus-85
CurseGhostStatus--
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Destiny BondGhostStatus--
MementoDarkStatus-100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
ImprisonPsychicStatus--
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Nasty PlotDarkStatus--
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--

Misdreavus learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Misdreavus egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ScreechNormalStatus-85
CurseGhostStatus--
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Destiny BondGhostStatus--
Psych UpNormalStatus--
MementoDarkStatus-100
ImprisonPsychicStatus--
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Nasty PlotDarkStatus--
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Move Tutor moves

Misdreavus can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Heal BellNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
SnatchDarkStatus--
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--
Magic RoomPsychicStatus--
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100

Misdreavus can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Heal BellNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Misdreavus does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Misdreavus is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Misdreavus is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
49 SnatchDarkStatus--
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
79 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Misdreavus sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Misdreavus normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Misdreavus shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Misdreavus normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Misdreavus shiny sprite

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Where to find Misdreavus

Gold
Silver
Mt. Silver
FireRed
LeafGreen
Lost Cave
Pearl
Diamond
Eterna Forest, Lost Tower
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Cliff Cave, Mt. Silver
White
Black
Abundant Shrine

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power
Skill ★ ★
Stamina
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Misdreavus questions