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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.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Misdreavus on Daily Pokémon
Misdreavus was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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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).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Misdreavus first appeared on December 1, 2018 (December 2018 Field Research shuffle).
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 4 to Aug 11, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4 to Aug 11, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 14 to Nov 4, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 19 to Nov 3, 2023 | 1-star | Halloween 2023 Part I · Halloween 2023 Part II |
| Oct 20 to Nov 8, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 16 to Feb 26, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 12 to Oct 15, 2021 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Competitive
Misdreavus in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Misdreavus across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #648 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #648 72.3 score
Ultra League #742 59.8 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Does Misdreavus's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it.
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.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Misdreavus is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Ability Levitate. Ground moves miss it.
2× Weak to
Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Poison Bug
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting Ground
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 |
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
How to get it
How to get Misdreavus.
Every main-series game Misdreavus is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableTradeNot in the game
- ScarletTrade
- TradeUnion Circle
- TradeTera Raid Battle Search (2★)
- VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five, Area Six
- WildEast Province: Area Two, Tagtree Thicket
- WildWest Province: Area One
- WildNorth Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant DiamondTrade
- Shining PearlObtainable
- WildEterna Forest, Lost Tower (night)
- WildGrand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCoronet Highlands: near Celestica Ruins (night), Sacred Plaza (night) (also mass outbreaks nearby (day) (night)), Stonetooth Rows (night), massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes (night) and nearby (also mass outbreaks (day) (night)), near Glacier Terrace, Icepeak Cavern, Ice Column Chamber, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildHau'oli Cemetery (night)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Meadow (night)
- WildPoké Pelago (Only begin appearing after the player reaches Poni Island)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 114 and 115 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildAbundant Shrine
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- DiamondTrade
- PearlObtainable
- WildEterna Forest, Lost Tower (night)
- PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Forest, default, and with 4 Forest points)
- WildCliff Cave, Mt. Silver Cave (night)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
- FireRedTrade
- Event
- LeafGreenObtainable
- WildLost Cave
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildMt. Silver Cave (night)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Violet and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Misdreavus appears in 22 episodes.
From EP274 (2002-10-31) through HZ050 (2024-05-17).
TCG Pocket appearances
Misdreavus in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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