Misdreavus
#66 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Screech Pokémon
Pokédex entries
Sun
It will use any means necessary to frighten people and absorb their life energy. It practices constantly to hone its skill in causing fear.
Moon
If you hear a sobbing sound emanating from a vacant room, it’s undoubtedly a bit of mischief from Misdreavus.
Details
Type

Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
60
230
324
Attack
60
112
240
Defense
60
112
240
Sp. Atk
85
157
295
Sp. Def
85
157
295
Speed
85
157
295
Total
435
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Alola #66Melemele #66 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpD |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 87 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Misdreavus #66 | Use Dusk Stone | ![]() Mismagius #67 |
Encounters
Moon| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hau’oli Cemetery | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7-10 | 30% | Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock. |
Sun| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hau’oli Cemetery | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7-10 | 30% | Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock. |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat. |
| Start | Psywave | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 15 | The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity. |
| 5 | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| 10 | Astonish | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 14 | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| 19 | Mean Look | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
| 23 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| 28 | Psybeam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused. |
| 32 | Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| 37 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| 41 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 46 | Perish Song | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle. |
| 50 | Grudge | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out. |
| 55 | Power Gem | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Calm Mind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | ![]() | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM63 | Embargo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM92 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Destiny Bond | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Imprison | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| Me First | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user cuts ahead of the target to copy and use the target’s intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn’t used first. |
| Memento | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Ominous Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. |
| Shadow Sneak | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first. |
| Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| Wonder Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |
| Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. |
| Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. |
| Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. |
| Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Heal Bell | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status conditions of all the party Pokémon. |
| Heal Bell | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status conditions of all the party Pokémon. |
| Hyper Voice | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. |
| Hyper Voice | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| Inferno | ![]() | Special | 100 | 50 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn. |
| Magic Coat | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status. |
| Magic Coat | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status. |
| Magic Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s held items lose their effects for five turns. |
| Magic Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s held items lose their effects for five turns. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. |
| Nightmare | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
| Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. |
| Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. |
| Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Telekinesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns. |
| Telekinesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns. |
| Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| Zap Cannon | ![]() | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. |
Traits
Levitate
Ability Slot 1
By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
Evades Ground moves.








































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