Misdreavus
Ghost-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Mismagius for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Hex Dark Pulse
Same-type attack bonus on Hex. Dark Pulse costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Misdreavus takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 476
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,100 CP
Misdreavus moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish STAB | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Hex Best STAB | Ghost | 8 | 13 | 1.0s | 8 | 13 |
| Psywave | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse Best | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Ominous Wind STAB | Ghost | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Shadow Sneak STAB | Ghost | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| Hex | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3.50 | 6.50 |
| Psywave | Psychic | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Hex (8 DPS); Psywave builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Misdreavus is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Misdreavus
How to get Misdreavus
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Misdreavus knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 47 | 1,665 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 47 | 1,802 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,065 | 1,128 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,324 | 1,403 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,065 | 1,128 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 805 | 853 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,065 | 1,128 |
Is Misdreavus good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Misdreavus has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (167), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Misdreavus deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 27 |
| Lv 2 | 85 |
| Lv 3 | 143 |
| Lv 4 | 201 |
| Lv 5 | 259 |
| Lv 6 | 318 |
| Lv 7 | 376 |
| Lv 8 | 434 |
| Lv 9 | 492 |
| Lv 10 | 550 |
| Lv 11 | 605 |
| Lv 12 | 660 |
| Lv 13 | 715 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 770 |
| Lv 15 | 825 |
| Lv 16 | 880 |
| Lv 17 | 935 |
| Lv 18 | 990 |
| Lv 19 | 1,045 |
| Lv 20 | 1,100 |
| Lv 21 | 1,156 |
| Lv 22 | 1,211 |
| Lv 23 | 1,266 |
| Lv 24 | 1,321 |
| Lv 25 | 1,376 |
| Lv 26 | 1,431 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,486 |
| Lv 28 | 1,541 |
| Lv 29 | 1,596 |
| Lv 30 | 1,651 |
| Lv 31 | 1,679 |
| Lv 32 | 1,706 |
| Lv 33 | 1,734 |
| Lv 34 | 1,761 |
| Lv 35 | 1,789 |
| Lv 36 | 1,816 |
| Lv 37 | 1,844 |
| Lv 38 | 1,871 |
| Lv 39 | 1,899 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,926 |
| Lv 41 | 1,951 |
| Lv 42 | 1,975 |
| Lv 43 | 2,000 |
| Lv 44 | 2,025 |
| Lv 45 | 2,050 |
| Lv 46 | 2,075 |
| Lv 47 | 2,101 |
| Lv 48 | 2,126 |
| Lv 49 | 2,152 |
| Lv 50 | 2,178 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0200
- Height
- 0.71 m
- Weight
- 1.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0200_POKEMON_MISDREAVUS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Misdreavus in Pokemon GO?
Misdreavus's best moveset is Hex (fast) with Dark Pulse (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Misdreavus's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Misdreavus takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Misdreavus's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Misdreavus reaches 2,178 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,926 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Misdreavus?
A perfect 15/15/15 Misdreavus shows 1,100 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,376 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Misdreavus better than regular Misdreavus?
Shadow Misdreavus deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Misdreavus in Pokemon GO?
Misdreavus spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Misdreavus be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Misdreavus depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.