Misdreavus (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Misdreavus (disambiguation).

Misdreavus Screech Pokémon ムウマ Muma #200 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ghost Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Levitate Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Amorphous Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 2'04" 0.7 m Misdreavus 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 2.2 lbs. 1.0 kg Misdreavus 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 147 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 87 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1* Misdreavus 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0* Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Misdreavus (Japanese: ムウマ Muma) is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Mismagius when exposed to a Dusk Stone.

Biology

Misdreavus is a dark bluish-green, ghost-like Pokémon. While it has no visible arms or legs, its lower half has several small appendages and resembles a ruffled dress. It has several round red gems around its neck, which are used to absorb fear and use it as nourishment. When defeated, its body disappears, leaving only the gems around its neck behind. This implies that Misdreavus retreats into the gems when it has been severely weakened. It has long, flowing lilac-tipped "hair". Misdreavus's large, red eyes have yellow sclerae.

Misdreavus lives in caves. As a nocturnal Pokémon, it spends its days sleeping in darkness and its nights startling people with mischievous tricks. Since it loves watching frightened people, it is known to yank and bite at people's hair or sneak up on them and cry and shriek. In the anime, Misdreavus is shown to be able to use its "hair" to grasp objects and other Pokémon, as if it were hands.

Prior to Generation IV, Pain Split was its signature move. In Generation II, Psywave was also its signature move.

In the anime

Main series

Misdreavus in the anime

Major appearances

Little Miss

Little Miss is a Misdreavus that first appeared under the ownership of Marina during The Legend of Thunder!, thus also marking the species' debut.

Goh's Misdreavus

In Finding a Legend!, Goh caught a Misdreavus that was casting illusions at the Bell Tower. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Other

Misdreavus made its main series debut in Entei at Your Own Risk, under the ownership of Nelson. He used it to battle and attempt to catch an Entei, only for Entei to use Roar, allowing it to get away.

In Johto Photo Finish, four wild Misdreavus caused an interruption at the Silver Conference Hotel. It was eventually discovered that one of them was trapped under a fallen tree, so Ash and his friends freed it.

In Shocks and Bonds, Katie used a Misdreavus to battle Ash during the Ever Grande Conference. Although Glalie defeated it, its using Destiny Bond caused Glalie to faint along with it.

In PK15, a Misdreavus was living in the spooky house.

In Mounting a Coordinator Assault!, Zoey used a Misdreavus to compete in the Jubilife Contest. Misdreavus later evolved into a Mismagius prior to Coming Full-Festival Circle!.

In Try for the Family Stone!, Rhyanna owns a Misdreavus. She would often use it in battles that always ended in her victory.

In A Haunted House for Everyone!, a Misdreavus played with Harper and Sarah at the Pokémon School. It was also featured in the dream a Mismagius created.

Minor appearances

A Misdreavus appeared in A Fan with a Plan.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Trainer's Misdreavus competed in the Rota tournament.

A Misdreavus appeared in Dawn Of A New Era!.

In Ghoul Daze!, a Misdreavus scared Ash and Angie off with Screech.

In a flashback in Playing The Leveling Field!, Fantina was revealed to have a Misdreavus that is now her Mismagius in the present day.

In a flashback in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, Grings Kodai was revealed to have a Misdreavus that is now his Mismagius in the present day.

In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, Cilan's demonstration featured a Misdreavus evolving into a Mismagius.

In Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, a Misdreavus played in Lillie's garden.

In Securing the Future!, two Trainers' Misdreavus joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

In The Battlefield of Truth and Love!, a Misdreavus watched Bewear and Stufful put on a performance in their hot springs.

A Misdreavus appeared in a flashback in Time After Time!.

A Trainer's Misdreavus appeared in To Train, or Not to Train!.

A Trainer's Misdreavus appeared in Take My Thief! Please!.

A Misdreavus appeared in Night and Day, You are the Ones!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP259 Misdreavus Ash's Pokédex Misdreavus, the Screech Pokémon. Misdreavus are extremely mischievous and like to cry out at night just to startle people.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP011 Misdreavus Dawn's Pokédex Misdreavus, the Screech Pokémon. Misdreavus loves being mischievous by pulling people's hair and shocking them.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN009 Misdreavus Goh's Rotom Phone Misdreavus, the Screech Pokémon. A Ghost type. Misdreavus scares people and gathers up their emotions, which it uses as energy.

POKÉTOON

A Misdreavus appeared in Help! I've Turned into a Gengar.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, a Misdreavus briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer in Ecruteak City.

In the manga

Misdreavus in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

In Misdreavus Misgivings, Morty's Misdreavus is one of his strongest battlers, being able to both exploit its own abilities and those of its opponents using non-damaging attacks like Spite. Having used it in the Gym Leaders' Tournament match (which ended in a draw due to it using Destiny Bond), he still keeps it in his team to this day.

A Misdreavus appeared in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia V.

A Misdreavus appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of a PI.

A Trainer's Misdreavus appeared in Tackling Togekiss.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Hareta caught a Misdreavus in Win with Teamwork!!.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

A Misdreavus appeared in The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation, under the ownership of Nō.

In the TCG

Main article: Misdreavus (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #214 Gold It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night. Silver 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. Stadium 2 It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. FireRed It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions. LeafGreen It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
Generation IV Sinnoh #072 Johto #219 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 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. SoulSilver It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.
Generation V Unova #— Black A Pokémon that startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy. White Black 2 A Pokémon that startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X It gets nourishment from fear that it absorbs into its red orbs. In daytime, it sleeps in darkness. Y It likes playing mischievous tricks, such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola SM: #066 Alola USUM: #372 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun It will use any means necessary to frighten people and absorb their life energy. It practices constantly to hone its skill in causing fear. Moon If you hear a sobbing sound emanating from a vacant room, it's undoubtedly a bit of mischief from Misdreavus. Ultra Sun What gives meaning to its life is surprising others. If you set your ear against the red orbs around its neck, you can hear shrieking. Ultra Moon What makes it happy is imitating the voices of weeping people and scaring everyone. It doesn't deal well with folks who aren't easily frightened.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #072 Hisui #197 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. Brilliant Diamond It loves to sneak up on people late at night and startle them with its shrieking cry. Shining Pearl It gets nourishment from fear that it absorbs into its red orbs. During the daytime, it sleeps in the shadows. Legends: Arceus 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Mt. SilverNight Crystal Mt. SilverNight
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed Trade, Event LeafGreen Lost Cave Colosseum Pyrite Town (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Trade Pearl Eterna Forest, Lost TowerNight Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Safari Zone (Forest, default, and with 4 Forest points) Cliff Cave, Mt. SilverNight Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker White Lake
Generation V Black Trade White Abundant Shrine Black 2 White 2 Trade Dream World Spooky Manor
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Routes 114 and 115 (hidden Pokémon*)
Generation VII Sun Moon Hau'oli CemeteryNight Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Poni MeadowNight Poké Pelago* Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Trade Shining Pearl Eterna Forest, Lost TowerNight Grand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern Legends: Arceus Stonetooth Rows, Sacred Plaza, Celestica Ruins, Bonechill Wastes, Avalanche Slopes, Glacier Terrace

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Channel Ruins of Truth Trozei! Secret Storage 18, Endless Level 43, Forever Level 25, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Murky Cave (13F-19F), Darknight Relic (1F-15F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Final Maze (B1F-B48F), Sky Stairway (1F-49F) MD Sky Final Maze (B1F-B48F), Sky Stairway (1F-49F) Ranger: SoA Chroma Ruins PokéPark Wii Haunted Zone, Meeting Place* Ranger: GS Old Mansion, Light Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Hauntyard: Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F PokéPark 2 Cove Area Conquest Spectra Rumble U Wonder Area: Haunted Playland
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1We Shuffle Mt. Vinter: Stage 107 Zaffiro Coast: Stage 624 Rumble World Legend Terrain: Tomb of Nightmares (All Areas) Picross Area 17: Stage 02
Generation VII Rumble Rush Pinsir Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Mimikyu SeaFinal

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Hypnosis Misdreavus	English	United States	5	November 1 to 7, 2002; December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Misdreavus	Japanese	Japan	10	January 14 to 29, 2006

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Gold	Silver	Spell Tag (2%)
Crystal
Emerald*		Spell Tag (5%)
Colosseum		Spell Tag (100%)
FireRed	LeafGreen	Spell Tag (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 435	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 1/2 ★☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 2/2 ★★
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 14/16 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Normal-type  moves is 1× and the effectiveness of  Fighting-type  moves is 1×. In Generation II, or if Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 1010 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 1414 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 1919 Mean Look Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 2323 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100100% 10 2828 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 3232 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 3737 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 4141 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100100% 15 4646 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 5050 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Misdreavus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Misdreavus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM003 TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM016 TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM029 TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM037 TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM041 TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM042 TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM098 TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM101 TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM107 TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM151 TM151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM161 TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Misdreavus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Misdreavus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Destiny Bond Ghost Status — —% 5 Imprison Psychic Status — —% 10 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 40 100% 30 Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5 Wonder Room Psychic Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Misdreavus Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Misdreavus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Misdreavus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Tackle	Misdreavus (Platinum 83)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.8% Friend Area: Darkness Ridge Phrases 51%-100% HP Would you like me to pull on your hair? 26%-50% HP Beware...My HP is reduced to half... 1%-25% HP I'm failing... I haven't the energy to pull hair... Level up Fufufu...I seem to have leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Ghost Poké Assist: Ghost Field move: None Browser entry R-220 It attacks by letting loose psychic orbs and ones imbued with loathsome emotions.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Ghost Poké Assist: (present) Ghost Field move: (present) (Psy Power ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Ghost Field move: (past) (Psy Power ×1) Browser entry R-160/N-215 To attack, it spits out imbued orbs with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Misdreavus was adrift in sorrow when the Piano in the Haunted Zone was broken. She took comfort in playing Dusknoir's Speed Slam.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: She has a Photo Studio in Cove Town. She likes to get the scoop with her Photos, but what she really wants to get with them is the truth.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Astonish Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Levitate Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★★ Evolves into Mismagius when its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Dusk Stone. Range: 3 Perfect Links: Jinpachi, Nō, Tenkai, Tsuru
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ghost Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Ghost Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #146 Astonish Delays your opponent's disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Super Cheer
Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 167 Base Defense: 154 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 + 1 Fast Attacks: Astonish, Hex Charged Attacks: Shadow Sneak, Dark Pulse, Ominous Wind, Frustration, Return

Evolution

Unevolved Misdreavus  Ghost

Dusk Stone →

First Evolution Mismagius  Ghost

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus

For other sprites and images, please see Misdreavus images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Misdreavus's first two anime appearances both involved members of the Legendary beasts trio: Raikou and Entei, respectively.
• Misdreavus can be seen as a parallel to Murkrow. Both are Generation II Pokémon that evolve when exposed to a Dusk Stone and have evolved forms that were introduced in Generation IV. Misdreavus is exclusive to Pokémon LeafGreen, Pearl, White, and Shining Pearl, while Murkrow is exclusive to FireRed, Diamond, Black, and Brilliant Diamond.
• Misdreavus is listed after Murkrow in the National Pokédex, but its evolved form comes before Murkrow's evolved form.
• Misdreavus was the first pure Ghost-type Pokémon to be introduced, as well as the only one in Generation II.
• Misdreavus's base HP, Attack, and Defense stats are the same as Mismagius's, but its base Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed stats are lower.
• In Pokémon Colosseum, Misdreavus is the only Ghost-type Pokémon that can be snagged.

Origin

Misdreavus' nocturnal habits of wailing to frighten people and its similarity in appearance to a disembodied head are shared by various mythological creatures. One of these is the nukekubi, which shares the similarities of nocturnal habits, flying about as a decapitated head, and wailing to increase its victims' fright. Another possible source of origin is the banshee, a female spirit from Irish mythology, known for its unearthly wailing and screaming. Its shape also resembles the Teru teru bōzu.

Name origin

Misdreavus may be a combination of mischievous and dream. It may also involve mistress, miscreant, dread, and dreary.

Muma may be derived from 夢魔 muma (nightmare; demon in a dream).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ムウマ Muma From 夢魔 muma French Feuforêve From feu follet and rêve Spanish Misdreavus Same as English name German Traunfugil From Traum, Unfug, and evil Italian Misdreavus Same as English name Korean 무우마 Muuma Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 夢妖 / 梦妖 Mèngyāo From 夢 / 梦 mèng and 妖 yāo Cantonese Chinese 夢妖 Muhngyíu From 夢 muhng and 妖 yíu

More languages Russian Мисдривус Misdrivus Transcription of English name Thai มูมา Muma Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Little Miss
• Goh's Misdreavus

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