Type matchups
Damage Misdreavus takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost type, Misdreavus has 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 3 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 18 other Pokémon share the Ghost typing.
- Levitate (always, already counted above): Ground 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 85
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 85
- Total
- 435
Misdreavus has a base stat total of 435, higher than 42% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (85) well above Attack (60), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 60 HP, 60 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Misdreavus's only ability is Levitate.
How to beat Misdreavus
Misdreavus takes 2× damage from Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Fighting and Ground moves have no effect on it and Poison and Bug moves are resisted.
Good counters: Obstagoon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Misdreavus's Ghost moves. Hisuian Zoroark hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Misdreavus's Ghost moves. Galarian Linoone hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Misdreavus's Ghost moves.
Evolution
Misdreavus is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Misdreavus → Mismagius) and evolves into Mismagius.
Best counters to Misdreavus
Other Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Misdreavus weak to?
As a Ghost type, Misdreavus takes super-effective damage from Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Misdreavus resistant to?
Misdreavus resists Poison and Bug moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting and Ground.
What are the best counters to Misdreavus?
Strong type-based picks include Obstagoon, Hisuian Zoroark and Galarian Linoone, which hit Misdreavus with super-effective attacks.