Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Misdreavus [Ruby/Sapphire]
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Weakness Chart for Ghost-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
2x
0x
2x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0x
0x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Note: Pokemon with the Levitate ability are immune to Ground attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Misdreavus? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Misdreavus, a phenomenal Pokémon with Ghost attributes! It's a sight to see Misdreavus out in the 3rd generation battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost. Discover Misdreavus's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Taking on single battles? Misdreavus is an outstanding Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to overwhelm foes with devastating special moves. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes or Arena Trap. Keep in mind that Ingrain will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Magnet equipped to it, Misdreavus's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Psybeam is a special 65-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target). ◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Misdreavus has no item, it steals the target's). ◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Misdreavus's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Misdreavus? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Misdreavus stands out as an exquisite Special Sweeper in double battles. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with brute special attacks. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes or Arena Trap. Keep in mind that Ingrain will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Magnet equipped to it, Misdreavus's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Psybeam is a special 65-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target). ◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Misdreavus has no item, it steals the target's). ◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Misdreavus's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Misdreavus can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Misdreavus.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Misdreavus can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Misdreavus
Moves: Mimic + Imprison
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Swagger + Screech
Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Perish song + Protect
Moves: Pain split + Toxic
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch
Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Misdreavus's stats
Calm Mind
Defense Curl
Most notable and possible best moves for Misdreavus
Destiny Bond
Protect
Rest
Taunt
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Misdreavus in Ruby and Sapphire
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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