Evolution
2 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Misdreavus is weak to Ghost and Dark moves. Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it.
Misdreavus's Ghost moves are super effective against Psychic and Ghost types. Ghost moves have no effect on Normal types.
Pokédex entry
15 versionsIt 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.
Misdreavus in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ムウマmuuma
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 梦妖mèng yāo
- KoreanKorean
- 무우마muuma
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 夢妖mèng yāo
- FrenchFrench
- Feuforêve
- GermanGerman
- Traunfugil
- SpanishSpanish
- Misdreavus
- ItalianItalian
- Misdreavus
- EnglishEnglish
- Misdreavus
What Misdreavus’s name means
dream in 4 languagesEnglish
Misdreavus
mischievous
dream
Japanese
ムウマmuuma
夢魔mumanightmare demon
Chinese
梦妖夢妖mèng yāo
梦夢mèngdream
妖yāodemon
French
Feuforêve
feu folletwill-o'-the-wisp
rêvedream
German
Traunfugil
Traumdream
This spells out the Japanese name by sound
- 무우마muuma
Spanish and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Misdreavus
12 gamesScarlet · Violet
- South Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 10-20 Night
- West Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 13-20 Night
- East Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 16-23 Night
- South Province (Area Five) In the overworld Lv. 16-23 Night
- South Province (Area Four) In the overworld Lv. 16-23 Night
- West Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 17-54 Night
- Asado Desert In the overworld Lv. 19-20 Night
- East Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 23-28 Night
- West Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 28-35 Night
- Tagtree Thicket In the overworld Lv. 29-32 Night
- Dalizapa Passage In the overworld Lv. 34-40 Night
- Glaseado Mountain In the overworld Lv. 34-40 Night
- Alfornada Cavern In the overworld Lv. 37-41 Night
- South Province (Area Six) In the overworld Lv. 37-41 Night
- North Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 47-53 Night
- Casseroya Lake In the overworld Lv. 49-56 Night
- North Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 49-53 Night
- North Paldean Sea In the overworld Lv. 50 Night
- Socarrat Trail In the overworld Lv. 52-56 Night
- Paldea Tera Raid Battle Lv. 20 Violet
Legends: Arceus
- Coronet Highlands: Celestica Ruins In the overworld Lv. 39-42
- Coronet Highlands: Clamberclaw Cliffs In the overworld Lv. 39-42
- Coronet Highlands: Cloudcap Pass In the overworld Lv. 39-42
- Coronet Highlands: Primeval Grotto In the overworld Lv. 39-42
- Coronet Highlands: Sacred Plaza In the overworld Lv. 39-46
- Coronet Highlands: Stonetooth Rows In the overworld Lv. 39-46
- Coronet Highlands: Summit Camp In the overworld Lv. 39-46
- Coronet Highlands: Bolderoll Ravine In the overworld Lv. 43-46
- Alabaster Icelands: Arena’s Approach In the overworld Lv. 45-52
- Alabaster Icelands: Avalugg’s Legacy In the overworld Lv. 45-48
- Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes In the overworld Lv. 45-48
- Alabaster Icelands: Ice Rock In the overworld Lv. 45-48
- Alabaster Icelands: Icepeak Cavern In the overworld Lv. 49-52
- Alabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes Mass outbreak Lv. 52-54
- Alabaster Icelands: Ice Column Chamber Mass outbreak Lv. 52-54
- Alabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls Mass outbreak Lv. 52-54
- Alabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes In the overworld Lv. 59-62
- Alabaster Icelands: Ice Column Chamber In the overworld Lv. 59-62
- Alabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls In the overworld Lv. 59-62
- Coronet Highlands: Cloudcap Pass Mass outbreak Lv. 59-61
- Coronet Highlands: Sacred Plaza Mass outbreak Lv. 59-61
- Coronet Highlands: Stonetooth Rows Mass outbreak Lv. 59-61
- Coronet Highlands: Summit Camp Mass outbreak Lv. 59-61
- Alabaster Icelands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-77
- Coronet Highlands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-77
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Eterna Forest Grass or cave Lv. 10-11 Shining Pearl
- Dazzling Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63 Shining Pearl
- Route 209 Grass or cave Lv. 17-21 Shining Pearl
- Stargleam Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 33-63 Shining Pearl
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Poni Meadow Grass or cave Lv. 54-57 10%
- Poké Pelago Gift Lv. 37-55
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
- Route 114 DexNav Lv. 19
- Route 115 DexNav Lv. 20
Black · White
- Abundant Shrine Grass or cave Lv. 48-58 5% White
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Mt. Silver Grass or cave Lv. 45-48 20% Night
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 17 10%
- Route 47 Grass or cave Lv. 20 5% Night
Diamond · Pearl
- Eterna Forest Grass or cave Lv. 10-11 20% Pearl Night
- Lost Tower Grass or cave Lv. 17-21 20% Pearl Night
FireRed · LeafGreen
- Lost Cave Grass or cave Lv. 15-22 20% LeafGreen
Moves Misdreavus learns
69 movesLevel up · 12
TM · 57
TM002Charm◆TM003Fake Tears◆TM006Scary Face◆TM007Protect◆TM016Psybeam✦TM017Confuse Ray◆TM018Thief⚔TM023Charge Beam✦TM025Facade⚔TM029Hex✦TM032Swift✦TM033Magical Leaf✦TM034Icy Wind✦TM037Draining Kiss✦TM041Stored Power✦TM042Night Shade✦TM047Endure◆TM049Sunny Day◆TM050Rain Dance◆TM052Snowscape◆TM054Psyshock✦TM062Foul Play⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM079Dazzling Gleam✦TM081Grass Knot✦TM082Thunder Wave◆TM085Rest◆TM087Taunt◆TM092Imprison◆TM094Dark Pulse✦TM098Skill Swap◆TM101Power Gem✦TM103Substitute◆TM107Will-O-Wisp◆TM109Trick◆TM114Shadow Ball✦TM117Hyper Voice✦TM119Energy Ball✦TM120Psychic✦TM126Thunderbolt✦TM129Calm Mind◆TM130Helping Hand◆TM140Nasty Plot◆TM151Phantom Force⚔TM152Giga Impact⚔TM161Trick Room◆TM163Hyper Beam✦TM166Thunder✦TM171Tera Blast✦TM177Spite◆TM195Burning Jealousy✦TM198Poltergeist⚔TM202Pain Split◆TM203Psych Up◆TM217Future Sight✦TM224Curse◆TM228Psychic Noise✦