Shadow Ball
Learned at Lv. 43
Legends Arceus
Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
PokemonLore Pokédex
#200
POKÉDEX No. #200
Misdreavus
Screech Pokémon
It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
Weak toGhost
Dark
Height0.7 m
Weight1.0 kg
AbilitiesLevitate
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP60230–324
- Attack60112–240
- Defense60112–240
- Sp. Atk85157–295
- Sp. Def85157–295
- Speed85157–295
Total435
/ 720
BST435
48 percentile (1025)+19 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Cave
Color
Gray
Shape
Ball
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #200 |
| Conquest Gallery | #183 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #72 |
| Hisui | #197 |
| Original Alola | #66 |
| Original Johto | #214 |
| Original Melemele | #66 |
| Original Sinnoh | #72 |
| Paldea | #114 |
| Updated Alola | #372 |
| Updated Johto | #219 |
| Updated Poni | #119 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
87
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Fast
(4x³) / (5)Exp at Lv. 50
100,000
Exp at Lv. 100
800,000
Wild Held Items
Spell Tag
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Evolution Chain
→
Use Dusk Stone
#429
Mismagius
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle StrategyGhost
Psychic
Offensive Coverage
Misdreavus's Ghost typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Timid
+Speed−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Misdreavus totals 435 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Special Attack (85) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker HP (60).
Its Ghost typing leaves Misdreavus with 2 weaknesses against 2 resistances and 2 full immunities. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 2 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Misdreavus a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Fast experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.7 m
Weight
1.0 kg
TypeGhost
Abilities
Evades Ground moves.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Indeterminate
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
6,375
Hatch Counter: 25
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
35
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Misdreavus?
Misdreavus is a Ghost type Pokémon.
What are Misdreavus's weaknesses?
Misdreavus takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark type moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting type moves.
How does Misdreavus evolve?
Misdreavus evolves into Mismagius using a Dusk Stone. Full evolution line: Misdreavus → 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. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (85).
