Competitive Information for Misdreavus [Scarlet/Violet]
Ghost
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Smack Down/Iron Ball nullify it.
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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 Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Misdreavus, a superb Pokémon that excels with Ghost typing! Misdreavus is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost. Uncover the best movesets for Misdreavus below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Energy Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Hyper Voice
Misdreavus is an awesome Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with devastating special power. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Misdreavus's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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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 Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice
- Dazzling Gleam
- Burning Jealousy
- Shadow Ball / Hex
Misdreavus is an awesome Special Sweeper for double battles. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with destructive special power. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Misdreavus's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Burning Jealousy is a special 70-base power Fire-type move (100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 228 Def / 28 SpD
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Energy Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Trick Room
Misdreavus is a spectacular Defensive Trick Room for single battles. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Misdreavus is: Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Dark or Normal
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Hyper Voice
Misdreavus is an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Misdreavus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Energy Ball was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Psychic / Hyper Voice
- Energy Ball
Misdreavus is an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Misdreavus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Psychic was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Misdreavus is a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Misdreavus's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Energy Ball
Misdreavus is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Misdreavus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Misdreavus is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Misdreavus's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Misdreavus is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Misdreavus's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Thunderbolt / Hyper Voice
Misdreavus is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Misdreavus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Thunderbolt was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Hyper Voice
Misdreavus is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Misdreavus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Energy Ball was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Shadow Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Voice
- Energy Ball
Misdreavus is an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Misdreavus's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Energy Ball / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Psychic
Misdreavus is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Misdreavus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Thunderbolt
Misdreavus is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Misdreavus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Energy Ball or Thunderbolt are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Psychic
Misdreavus is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Misdreavus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Energy Ball or Psychic are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Psychic / Psyshock
Misdreavus is a decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Misdreavus's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Misdreavus is a fabulous Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Misdreavus's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball
Misdreavus is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Misdreavus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Psyshock is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Power Gem / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Thunderbolt / Psychic
Misdreavus is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Misdreavus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Thunderbolt or Psychic are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-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).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Hyper Voice
Misdreavus is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Misdreavus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Energy Ball was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Water moveset for Misdreavus
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Misdreavus is an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Misdreavus's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Misdreavus from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Misdreavus is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Misdreavus unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Misdreavus can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Misdreavus can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Misdreavus
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Burning Jealousy, Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave
- Ability: Levitate + Terastral Type: Electric
Moves that boost Misdreavus's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Nasty Plot
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Misdreavus
- Destiny Bond
- Protect
- Rest
- Stored Power
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Misdreavus in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Misdreavus's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
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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