| 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 |
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 26 (minimum 6,630 steps) |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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. |
Misdreavus learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Psywave | Psychic | Special | - | 80 |
| 5 | Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| 10 | Astonish | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 |
| 14 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| 19 | Mean Look | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 23 | Hex | Ghost | Special | 50 | 100 |
| 28 | Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 32 | Pain Split | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 37 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 41 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 46 | Perish Song | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 50 | Grudge | Ghost | Status | - | - |
| 55 | Power Gem | Rock | Special | 70 | 100 |
Misdreavus learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Psywave | Psychic | Special | - | 80 |
| 5 | Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| 10 | Astonish | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 |
| 14 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| 19 | Mean Look | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 23 | Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 28 | Pain Split | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 32 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 37 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 41 | Perish Song | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 46 | Grudge | Ghost | Status | - | - |
| 50 | Power Gem | Rock | Special | 70 | 100 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Misdreavus learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Misdreavus egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| Curse | Ghost | Status | - | - |
| Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Destiny Bond | Ghost | Status | - | - |
| Memento | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| Skill Swap | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Imprison | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Nasty Plot | Dark | Status | - | - |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 |
| Wonder Room | Psychic | Status | - | - |
Misdreavus learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Misdreavus egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| Curse | Ghost | Status | - | - |
| Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Destiny Bond | Ghost | Status | - | - |
| Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Memento | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| Imprison | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Nasty Plot | Dark | Status | - | - |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Misdreavus can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Heal Bell | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Pain Split | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Trick | Psychic | Status | - | 100 |
| Magic Coat | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Skill Swap | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Snatch | Dark | Status | - | - |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 |
| Wonder Room | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Magic Room | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Foul Play | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100 |
Misdreavus can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | ∞ |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Heal Bell | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Pain Split | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Trick | Psychic | Status | - | 100 |
| Role Play | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 |
Misdreavus does not learn any HM moves.
Other generations: II III IV V
Misdreavus is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Telekinesis | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 41 | Torment | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 57 | Charge Beam | Electric | Special | 50 | 90 |
| 61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Status | - | 75 |
| 63 | Embargo | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | - | 100 |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 92 | Trick Room | Psychic | Status | - | - |
Misdreavus is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | Special | 60 | ∞ |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 41 | Torment | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 48 | Skill Swap | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 49 | Snatch | Dark | Status | - | - |
| 57 | Charge Beam | Electric | Special | 50 | 90 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Status | - | 75 |
| 63 | Embargo | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | - | 100 |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 92 | Trick Room | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Gold Silver |
Mt. Silver |
|---|---|
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Lost Cave |
| Pearl Diamond |
Eterna Forest, Lost Tower |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Cliff Cave, Mt. Silver |
| White Black |
Abundant Shrine |
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
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| Power | ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum