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No. 0200 · Generation II · Johto

Misdreavus

The Screech Pokémon

TL;DR. Misdreavus is a pure ghost-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 435. It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.

Ghost

It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.

Height0.7 m

Weight1.0 kg

AbilitiesLevitate

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 435. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60

Attack 60

Defense 60

Sp. Attack 85

Sp. Defense 85

Speed 85

Total435

435 base stat total, the 538th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 42nd among Ghost-types.

85 base Special Attack, Misdreavus's strongest stat, ranking 28th of 65 Ghost-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Misdreavus in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Misdreavus reaches 1,926 CP at level 40 and 2,204 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack167

GO Defense154

GO Stamina155

Max CP (L40)1,926

Max CP (L50)2,178

Best buddy (L51)2,204

Raid catch CP 1,039–1,100 (L20). Weather boosted 1,298–1,376 (L25).

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Competitive

Misdreavus in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Misdreavus across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #722 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #722 70.9 score

Ultra League #747 59.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Misdreavus.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Misdreavus, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Misdreavus?

Misdreavus is a pure Ghost-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Misdreavus weak to?

Misdreavus takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Misdreavus resistant to?

Misdreavus is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Poison, Bug.

How does Misdreavus evolve?

Misdreavus evolves into Mismagius (Use Dusk Stone).

What generation is Misdreavus from?

Misdreavus was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0200.

What are Misdreavus's base stats?

Misdreavus has HP 60, Attack 60, Defense 60, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 85, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 435.

What are Misdreavus's abilities?

Misdreavus can have the ability Levitate.

Is Misdreavus legendary or mythical?

No. Misdreavus is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Misdreavus's best stat?

Misdreavus's highest base stat is Special Attack at 85, which ranks 28th of 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Is Misdreavus good?

Misdreavus has a base stat total of 435, the 538th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 42nd among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Misdreavus as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Misdreavus in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Misdreavus in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Misdreavus in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Misdreavus 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Misdreavus is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Ghost Dark

½× Resists

Poison Bug

0× Immune to

Normal Fighting

Comparison

Misdreavus vs. the average Ghost-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Stat	Misdreavus	Ghost avg	Difference
HP	60	66	-6
Attack	60	77	-17
Defense	60	77	-17
Special Attack	85	82	+3
Special Defense	85	79	+6
Speed	85	66	+19
Total	435	447	-12

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Game appearances

Misdreavus appears in 30 games.

Every mainline release where Misdreavus is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Misdreavus in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 13 games have a known habitat.

Pearl

Eterna ForestLost Tower 1FLost Tower 2FLost Tower 3FLost Tower 4FLost Tower 5F

Gold, Silver, Crystal

MT Silver 2F

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Johto Route 47 Inside CaveJohto Safari Zone Zone ForestMT Silver 1F TopMT Silver 2FMT Silver 3FMT Silver 4FMT Silver Top

LeafGreen

Lost Cave Item RoomsLost Cave Room 1Lost Cave Room 10Lost Cave Room 2Lost Cave Room 3Lost Cave Room 4Lost Cave Room 5Lost Cave Room 6Lost Cave Room 7Lost Cave Room 8Lost Cave Room 9

White

Abundant Shrine

Sun, Moon

Hauoli Cemetery

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Poke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island ReachedPoni Meadow

colosseum

Pyrite Town Duel Square

Pokémon anime