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Musharna Weakness & Counters

Weak toBug2×Ghost2×Dark2×
Musharna

Type matchups

Damage Musharna takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

As a Psychic type, Musharna has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.

Base stats

HP
116
Attack
55
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
107
Sp. Def
95
Speed
29
Total
487

Musharna has a base stat total of 487, higher than 58% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (116). With Sp. Atk (107) well above Attack (55), it works best as a special attacker. At 29 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 116 HP, 85 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Musharna can have the abilities Forewarn, Synchronize and Telepathy.

How to beat Musharna

Musharna takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.

Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Musharna's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Musharna's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Musharna's Psychic moves.

Evolution

Musharna is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Munna → Musharna), evolving from Munna.

Frequently asked questions

What is Musharna weak to?

As a Psychic type, Musharna takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.

What is Musharna resistant to?

Musharna resists Fighting and Psychic moves.

What are the best counters to Musharna?

Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Musharna with super-effective attacks.