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Misdreavus
Screech Pokémon
It conceals itself in darkness, sending chills up travelers' spines with its childlike weeping. As it observes the frightened travelers with glee, the red orbs upon its chest let off an eerie light.
Misdreavus Profile
Misdreavus Base Stats
Base stats are the starting point — a real Misdreavus's stats also depend on its Nature, EVs and IVs.
Attacking Misdreavus?
Misdreavus Resistances
Avoid these — Misdreavus is strong against these attack types
See the full Misdreavus weakness guide — best counters included →
Misdreavus Evolutions
Dusk Stone
Where to Catch Misdreavus
In Gold, Misdreavus can be found at 1 location — highlighted on the Johto map. Hover or tap a glowing spot for details.
Misdreavus Moves
Star up to 4 moves to build a battle set, then open the Party battle planner to see which Pokémon and move beats any opponent.
| ★ | Move | Type | Category | Learn | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | Special | Lv. 1 | 50 | 100% | 25 | |
| Growl | Normal | Status | Lv. 1 | — | 100% | 40 | |
| Astonish | Ghost | Physical | Lv. 10 | 30 | 100% | 15 | |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | Lv. 14 | — | 100% | 10 | |
| Mean Look | Normal | Status | Lv. 19 | — | — | 5 | |
| Hex | Ghost | Special | Lv. 23 | 65 | 100% | 10 | |
| Psybeam | Psychic | Special | Lv. 28 | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Pain Split | Normal | Status | Lv. 32 | — | — | 20 | |
| Payback | Dark | Physical | Lv. 37 | 50 | 100% | 10 | |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | Lv. 41 | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Perish Song | Normal | Status | Lv. 46 | — | — | 5 | |
| Power Gem | Rock | Special | Lv. 50 | 80 | 100% | 20 | |
| Burning Jealousy | Fire | Special | TM / HM | 70 | 100% | 5 | |
| Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 20 | |
| Charge Beam | Electric | Special | TM / HM | 50 | 90% | 10 | |
| Charm | Fairy | Status | TM / HM | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | TM / HM | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | Special | TM / HM | 80 | 100% | 10 | |
| Draining Kiss | Fairy | Special | TM / HM | 50 | 100% | 10 | |
| Endure | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Energy Ball | Grass | Special | TM / HM | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Facade | Normal | Physical | TM / HM | 70 | 100% | 20 | |
| Fake Tears | Dark | Status | TM / HM | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Foul Play | Dark | Physical | TM / HM | 95 | 100% | 15 | |
| Future Sight | Psychic | Special | TM / HM | 120 | 100% | 10 | |
| Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | TM / HM | 150 | 90% | 5 | |
| Grass Knot | Grass | Special | TM / HM | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 20 | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | TM / HM | 150 | 90% | 5 | |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Special | TM / HM | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | TM / HM | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | TM / HM | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Nasty Plot | Dark | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 20 | |
| Night Shade | Ghost | Special | TM / HM | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Phantom Force | Ghost | Physical | TM / HM | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Poltergeist | Ghost | Physical | TM / HM | 110 | 90% | 5 | |
| Protect | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Psych Up | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Psychic | Psychic | Special | TM / HM | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Psychic Noise | Psychic | Special | TM / HM | 75 | 100% | 10 | |
| Psyshock | Psychic | Special | TM / HM | 80 | 100% | 10 | |
| Rain Dance | Water | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 5 | |
| Rest | Psychic | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 5 | |
| Scary Face | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | 100% | 10 | |
| Skill Swap | Psychic | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Snowscape | Ice | Status | TM / HM | 0 | — | 10 | |
| Stored Power | Psychic | Special | TM / HM | 20 | 100% | 10 | |
| Substitute | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Sunny Day | Fire | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 5 | |
| Swift | Normal | Special | TM / HM | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Taunt | Dark | Status | TM / HM | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Tera Blast | Normal | Special | TM / HM | 80 | 100% | 10 | |
| Thief | Dark | Physical | TM / HM | 60 | 100% | 25 | |
| Thunder | Electric | Special | TM / HM | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
| Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | TM / HM | — | 90% | 20 | |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | TM / HM | 90 | 100% | 15 | |
| Trick | Psychic | Status | TM / HM | — | 100% | 10 | |
| Trick Room | Psychic | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 5 | |
| Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Status | TM / HM | — | 85% | 15 | |
| Curse | Ghost | Status | Egg | — | — | 10 | |
| Destiny Bond | Ghost | Status | Egg | — | — | 5 | |
| Imprison | Psychic | Status | Egg | — | — | 10 | |
| Memento | Dark | Status | Egg | — | 100% | 10 | |
| Screech | Normal | Status | Egg | — | 85% | 40 | |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | Physical | Egg | 40 | 100% | 30 | |
| Spite | Ghost | Status | Egg | — | 100% | 10 | |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | Egg | 70 | 100% | 5 | |
| Wonder Room | Psychic | Status | Egg | — | — | 10 |
Misdreavus Questions & Answers
- What is Misdreavus weak to?
- Misdreavus takes extra damage from Ghost (2×) and Dark (2×) type attacks.
- What is Misdreavus resistant to?
- Misdreavus takes reduced damage from Poison (½×) and Bug (½×) type attacks and is immune to Normal and Fighting type attacks.
- What is Misdreavus strong against?
- Misdreavus's Ghost type attacks are super effective against Ghost and Psychic Pokémon.
- What type is Misdreavus?
- Misdreavus is a Ghost-type Pokémon.
- What does Misdreavus evolve into?
- Misdreavus evolves into Mismagius.
- What are Misdreavus's base stats?
- Misdreavus has a base stat total of 435 — HP 60, Attack 60, Defense 60, Sp. Atk 85, Sp. Def 85, Speed 85.