Misdreavus (Pokémon)

← #199: Slowking	Pokémon	#201: Unown →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Misdreavus (disambiguation).

Misdreavus ムウマ Muma #200 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ghost Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Levitate Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Amorphous Hatch time 26 cycles
Height 2'04" 0.7 m Misdreavus 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 2.2 lbs. 1.0 kg Misdreavus 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 147 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 87 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Misdreavus 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0* Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Misdreavus (Japanese: ムウマ Muma) is a Ghost-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Mismagius when exposed to a Dusk Stone.

Biology

Misdreavus is a dark bluish-green, ghost-like Pokémon. While it has no visible arms or legs, its lower half has several small appendages and resembles a ruffled dress. It has several round, red gems around its neck, which are used to absorb fear as nourishment. It has long, flowing lilac-tipped "hair". Misdreavus's large eyes have yellow sclera with red irises.

Misdreavus lives in caves. As a nocturnal Pokémon, it spends its days sleeping in darkness and its nights startling people with mischievous tricks. Since it loves watching frightened people, it is known to yank and bite at people's hair or sneak up on them and cry and shriek. Previously, it was the only known Pokémon that could learn Pain Split by level up.

In the anime

Misdreavus in the anime

Major appearances

Little Miss

Little Miss is a Misdreavus that first appeared under the ownership of Marina during The Legend of Thunder! special.

Other

In Entei at Your Own Risk, Nelson wanted to use his Misdreavus to battle and capture an Entei.

A group of wild Misdreavus were causing a ruckus in at the Silver Conference Hotel in Johto Photo Finish. Ash and his friends found that one of them was trapped under a fallen tree and helped it out.

Katie battled Ash with a Misdreavus during the Hoenn League in Shocks and Bonds. Although Ash's Glalie defeated it, the Screech Pokémon used Destiny Bond, which caused Glalie to faint along with it.

A Misdreavus appeared in PK15.

Zoey, Dawn's rival, has a Misdreavus that she uses in Contests. Misdreavus later evolved into Mismagius prior to Coming Full Festival Circle!.

A Misdreavus appeared in Try for the Family Stone! under the ownership of Rhyanna.

Minor appearances

A Misdreavus appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, taking part in the festival honoring Sir Aaron.

Ash and Angie encountered a Misdreavus in the forest during Ghoul Daze!. It scared them off with Screech.

Fantina once owned a Misdreavus, as seen in a flashback in Playing The Leveling Field!. It has since then evolved into a Mismagius.

A Misdreavus appeared in a flashback in Zoroark: Master of Illusions under the ownership of Grings Kodai. It has since evolved into a Mismagius.

A Misdreavus appeared in Cilan's demonstration in Mystery on a Deserted Island!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP259 Misdreavus Ash's Pokédex Misdreavus, the Screech Pokémon. Misdreavus are extremely mischievous and like to cry out at night just to startle people.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP011 Misdreavus Dawn's Pokédex Misdreavus, the Screech Pokémon. Misdreavus loves being mischievous by pulling people's hair and shocking them.

In the manga

Misdreavus in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Misdreavus appeared in Misdreavus Misgivings as one of Morty's Pokémon, and one of his strongest battlers, able to both exploit its own abilities and those of its opponents using non-damaging attacks like Spite. Having used it in the Gym Leaders' Tournament match (which ended in a draw due to it using Destiny Bond), he still keeps it in his team to this day.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Misdreavus is caught in the fourth chapter of Volume One by Hareta.

In the TCG

Main article: Misdreavus (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night. Silver It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions. Crystal It loves to watch people it's scared. It frightens them by screaming loudly or appearing suddenly. Stadium 2 It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
Generation III Ruby Misdreavus 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. Sapphire Emerald A Misdreavus frightens people with a creepy, sobbing cry. It apparently uses its red spheres to absorb the fear of foes as its nutrition. FireRed It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions. LeafGreen It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
Generation IV Diamond It loves to sneak up on people late at night, then startle them with its shrieklike cry. Pearl It gets nourishment from fear that it absorbs into its red orbs. In daytime, it sleeps in darkness. Platinum A Pokémon that startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy. HeartGold It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night. SoulSilver It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.
Generation V Black A Pokémon that startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy. White Black 2 A Pokémon that startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy. White 2
Generation VI X It gets nourishment from fear that it absorbs into its red orbs. In daytime, it sleeps in darkness. Y It likes playing mischievous tricks, such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night. Omega Ruby Misdreavus 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. Alpha Sapphire

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Mt. SilverNight Crystal Mt. SilverNight
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed Trade, Event LeafGreen Lost Cave Colosseum Pyrite Town (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Trade Pearl Eterna Forest, Lost TowerNight Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Safari Zone Cliff Cave, Mt. SilverNight Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker White Lake
Generation V Black Trade White Abundant Shrine Black 2 White 2 Trade Dream World Spooky Manor
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Routes 114 and 115 (hidden Pokémon*)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Ruins of Truth
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Murky Cave (13F-19F) Darknight Relic (1F-15F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Sky Stairway (1F-49F) Final Maze (B1-B48)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Chroma Ruins
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Old Mansion Light Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Hauntyard: Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Haunted Zone, Meeting Place *
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond	Cove Area
Pokémon Conquest	Spectra

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Hypnosis Misdreavus	English	United States	5	November 1 to 7, 2002; December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Misdreavus	Japanese	Japan	10	January 14 to 29, 2006

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Gold	Silver	Spell Tag (8%)
Crystal
Emerald*		Spell Tag (5%)
Colosseum		Spell Tag (100%)
FireRed	LeafGreen	Spell Tag (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 435	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 1/2 ★☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 2/2 ★★
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 14/16 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Normal-type  moves is 1× and the effectiveness of  Fighting-type  moves is 1×. In Generation II, or if Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   00Start Psywave Psychic Special 0000— 100100% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 0   055 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 1010 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 1414 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 1919 Mean Look Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   2323 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 2828 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   3232 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   3737 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   4141 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100100% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   4646 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   5050 Grudge Ghost Status 0000— ——% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ 5555 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Misdreavus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Misdreavus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 Tough 1 ♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM63 TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Misdreavus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Misdreavus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Destiny Bond Ghost Status — —% 5 Clever 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Imprison Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Me First* Normal Status — —% 20 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Memento Dark Status — 100% 10 Tough 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Nasty Plot Dark Status — —% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   Ominous Wind Ghost Special 60 100% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 40 100% 30 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ Sucker Punch Dark Physical 80 100% 5 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Wonder Room Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Misdreavus in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Misdreavus in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Misdreavus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Misdreavus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Heal Bell Normal Status — —% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Magic Room Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Pain Split Normal Status — —% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snatch Dark Status — —% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ X Y OR AS Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ X Y OR AS Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ X Y OR AS Wonder Room Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Misdreavus can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Misdreavus cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Misdreavus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Misdreavus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 200.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.8% Friend Area: Darkness Ridge Phrases 51%-100% HP Would you like me to pull on your hair? 26%-50% HP Beware...My HP is reduced to half... 1%-25% HP I'm failing... I haven't the energy to pull hair... Level up Fufufu...I seem to have leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Fufufu...I seem to have leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Ghost  Poké Assist: ( Ghost ) Field move: None Browser entry   It attacks by letting loose psychic orbs and ones imbued with loathsome emotions.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Ghost  ( Ghost ) Past ( Normal ) (Psy Power ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   To attack, it spits out imbued orbs with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Misdreavus was adrift in sorrow when the Piano in the Haunted Zone was broken. She took comfort in playing Dusknoir's Speed Slam.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: She has a Photo Studio in Cove Town. She likes to get the scoop with her Photos, but what she really wants to get with them is the truth.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Astonish Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Levitate Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Evolves into Mismagius when its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Dusk Stone Range: 3 Perfect Links: Jinpachi, Nō, Tenkai, and Tsuru

Evolution

Unevolved Misdreavus  Ghost

Dusk Stone →

First Evolution Mismagius  Ghost

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Misdreavus images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Misdreavus's first two anime appearances both involved Legendary beasts (Raikou and Entei).
• Misdreavus is listed after Murkrow in the National Pokédex, but its evolution, Mismagius, comes before Murkrow's evolution, Honchkrow.
• Misdreavus can be seen as a parallel to Murkrow. Both are Generation II Pokémon whose evolution utilizes a Dusk Stone, and their evolved forms were both introduced in Generation IV. Misdreavus is exclusive to Pokémon LeafGreen, Pearl, and White while Murkrow is exclusive to FireRed, Diamond, and Black.

Origin

Misdreavus' nocturnal habits of wailing to frighten people and its similarity in appearance to a disembodied head are shared by various mythological creatures. One of these is the nukekubi, which shares the similarities of nocturnal habits, flying about as a decapitated head, and wailing to increase its victims' fright. Another possible origin is the banshee, a female spirit from Gaelic folklore who was known for its unearthly wailing and screaming. It is also possible that it was based on a Lang Suir, a type of vampire in Malaysian mythology known to appear as a flying decapitated head of a woman.

Name origin

Misdreavus is a corruption of mischievous. It may also incorporate mistress, miscreant (since it scares people), dream, dread, dreary, and reave (to rob).

Muma may be a corruption of 夢魔 muma (nightmare or a demon in a dream).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ムウマ Muma From 夢魔 muma French Feuforêve A play on Feu Follet and Rêve Spanish Misdreavus Same as English name German Traunfugil From Traun and Latin fugere Italian Misdreavus Same as English name Korean 무우마 Muuma Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 夢妖 / 梦妖 Mèngyāo From 夢 mèng and 妖 yāo Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Little Miss

External links

← #199: Slowking

Pokémon

#201: Unown →

This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.