Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Misdreavus
Say it: miss-DREE-vus
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Misdreavus is the Screech Pokémon — Ghost before Mismagius. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Mismagius — not a finished raid attacker (though it sees niche PvP). Ghost helps against Ghost and Psychic; Dark and Ghost hit Ghost hard. Catch Misdreavus from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve with a Sinnoh Stone.
Say it: miss-DREE-vus
Misdreavus (#200) is a Ghost Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the pre-evolution of Mismagius. Trainers usually save candy for Mismagius; Misdreavus itself is a temporary Ghost attacker. Against Misdreavus, lead with Dark or Ghost. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Misdreavus is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0200. Ghost attackers punish Psychic and Ghost raids; watch Fighting weaknesses in PvP.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Prefer evolving to Mismagius before big Stardust spends. Shadow Misdreavus is the same — evolve toward Shadow Mismagius after Frustration removal.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Misdreavus is your opponent, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 167
- Defense
- 154
- Stamina
- 155
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 2. Dawn Wings Necrozma · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Moongeist Beam
- 3. Shadow Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 4. Giratina (Origin) · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Force
- 5. Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Shadow Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 8. Dragapult · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 9. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 10. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 11. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 12. Dusknoir · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 2. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 3. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 4. Drifblim · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 5. Cofagrigus · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Jellicent · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gourgeist · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 8. Spiritomb · beats Ghost
Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball
- 9. Sableye · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Foul Play
- 10. Haunter · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 11. Dusclops · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Punch
- 12. Shuppet · beats Ghost
Feint Attack + Shadow Ball
Recommended moves
Misdreavus’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Mismagius — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Hex · Standard
Ghost energy
- Astonish · Standard
Ghost alternate
- Psywave · Standard
Psychic energy
Charged
- Ominous Wind · Standard
Ghost nuke
- Dark Pulse · Standard
Dark coverage
- Shadow Sneak · Standard
Ghost / bait
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- astonish
- hex
- psywave
Charged
- shadow sneak
- dark pulse
- ominous wind
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #453 of 954 · CP 1486
Hex + Dark Pulse
- Ultra League · rank #524 of 747 · CP 2178
Hex + Dark Pulse
- Master League · rank #600 of 1023 · CP 2178
Hex + Dark Pulse
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.