Shadow Misdreavus

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Shadow Misdreavus is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,926 CP and is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Hex / Ominous Wind. It is boosted by Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Misdreavus Stats and Max CP

167 ATK
154 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2178 CP
Lvl 40
1926 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1376 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1100 CP
Lvl 15 Research
825 CP

Shadow Misdreavus's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GhostGhost-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Shadow Misdreavus Type Chart

Shadow Misdreavus takes increased damage from:Shadow Misdreavus takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%

Shadow Misdreavus takes reduced damage from:Shadow Misdreavus takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
BugBug62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shadow Misdreavus best moveset

Moves

Hex + Ominous Wind

Shadow Misdreavus's best Ghost-type moveset is Hex / Ominous Wind, with 9.46 DPS and 118.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Shadow Misdreavus ranks #142 (D Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicPsywaveGhostOminous Wind7.979.54119.6
2.GhostHexGhostOminous Wind7.909.46118.7
3.GhostAstonishGhostOminous Wind7.649.15114.8
4.PsychicPsywaveDarkDark Pulse7.428.89111.5
5.GhostHexDarkDark Pulse7.388.84110.9
6.GhostAstonishDarkDark Pulse7.088.48106.3
7.PsychicPsywaveGhostShadow Sneak6.748.07101.2
8.GhostHexGhostShadow Sneak6.738.06101.1

Fast Attacks

  • GhostAstonish7131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Astonish
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage12
    Energy10

    Effects
    Astonish has no special effects.
    See Astonish details page ↗
  • GhostHex8131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hex
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage8
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13

    Effects
    Hex has no special effects.
    See Hex details page ↗
  • PsychicPsywave470.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Psywave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Psywave has no special effects.
    See Psywave details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkDark Pulse80503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dark Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Sneak50333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Sneak
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.3s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Sneak has no special effects.
    See Shadow Sneak details page ↗
  • GhostOminous Wind55332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ominous Wind
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage45
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Ominous Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Ominous Wind details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Misdreavus's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Misdreavus's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Misdreavus has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Misdreavus CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Misdreavus reaches a maximum of 1,926 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 990–1,100 CP, rising to 1,238–1,376 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 779–825 CP.

Max CPMax CP1926 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch779 CP - 825 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1039 CP - 1100 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids990 CP - 1100 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1238 CP - 1376 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Misdreavus Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
127 CP285 CP3143 CP
4201 CP5259 CP6318 CP
7376 CP8434 CP9492 CP
10550 CP11605 CP12660 CP
13715 CP14770 CP15825 CP
16880 CP17935 CP18990 CP
191045 CP201100 CP211156 CP
221211 CP231266 CP241321 CP
251376 CP261431 CP271486 CP
281541 CP291596 CP301651 CP
311679 CP321706 CP331734 CP
341761 CP351789 CP361816 CP
371844 CP381871 CP391899 CP
401926 CP411951 CP421975 CP
432000 CP442025 CP452050 CP
462075 CP472101 CP482126 CP
492152 CP502178 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#200
Height0.71 m
Weight1 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
MisdreavusMisdreavus
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Item: Sinnoh Stone
MismagiusMismagius
  • Misdreavus evolves into Mismagius which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sinnoh Stone to evolve.
How to purify Shadow Misdreavus
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Misdreavus

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Misdreavus's Ghost-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Misdreavus.

Ghost Ghost

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Misdreavus Candy360 Shadow Misdreavus Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Misdreavus Candy12 Shadow Misdreavus Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Misdreavus Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Misdreavus Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Misdreavus Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Misdreavus Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Misdreavus Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Misdreavus Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Misdreavus Candy-

Shadow Misdreavus Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Misdreavus from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Misdreavus in Pokémon GO.

Shadow Misdreavus family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Misdreavus in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

MisdreavusMisdreavus
MismagiusMismagius
Shadow Misdreavus (Shadow)Shadow Misdreavus
Shadow Mismagius (Shadow)Shadow Mismagius

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_PSYCHIC
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.6
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Misdreavus

Shadow Misdreavus high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Misdreavus. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Misdreavus Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Misdreavus Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldIt likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
SilverIt loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.
CrystalIt loves to watch people it's scar­ ed. It frightens them by screaming loudly or appear­ ing suddenly.
Ruby, SapphireMISDREAVUS frightens people with a creepy, sobbing cry. The POKéMON apparently uses its red spheres to absorb the fearful feelings of foes and turn them into nutrition.
EmeraldA MISDREAVUS frightens people with a creepy, sobbing cry. It apparently uses its red spheres to absorb the fear of foes as its nutrition.
FireRedIt loves to bite and yank people’s hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.
LeafGreenIt likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
DiamondIt loves to sneak up on people late at night, then startle them with its shrieklike cry.
PearlIt gets nourishment from fear that it absorbs into its red orbs. In daytime, it sleeps in darkness.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2A Pokémon that startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy.
HeartGoldIt likes playing mischievous tricks, such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
SoulSilverIt loves to bite and yank people’s hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.
XIt gets nourishment from fear that it absorbs into its red orbs. In daytime, it sleeps in darkness.
YIt likes playing mischievous tricks, such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireMisdreavus frightens people with a creepy, sobbing cry. The Pokémon apparently uses its red spheres to absorb the fearful feelings of foes and turn them into nutrition.
SunIt will use any means necessary to frighten people and absorb their life energy. It practices constantly to hone its skill in causing fear.
MoonIf you hear a sobbing sound emanating from a vacant room, it’s undoubtedly a bit of mischief from Misdreavus.
Ultra SunWhat gives meaning to its life is surprising others. If you set your ear against the red orbs around its neck, you can hear shrieking.
Ultra MoonWhat makes it happy is imitating the voices of weeping people and scaring everyone. It doesn’t deal well with folks who aren’t easily frightened.
Legends: ArceusIt 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Misdreavus’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ghost-type Pokémon, Shadow Misdreavus is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Misdreavus in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Misdreavus in Pokémon GO are Psywave and Ominous Wind. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.537 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 119.602.

How does Shadow Misdreavus perform in Raids?

Shadow Misdreavus's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Misdreavus rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Shadow Misdreavus is a D-Tier Ghost-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Misdreavus?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Misdreavus: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.

What is Shadow Misdreavus’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Misdreavus’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1926 CP and 2178 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Misdreavus be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Misdreavus can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Misdreavus Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Misdreavus cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.