Misdreavus Line

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The Misdreavus Line consists of the base stage Misdreavus introduced in generation II and then the evolution Mismagius introduced in Generation IV. Misdreavus invovles into Mismagius through comping into contact with a Dusk Stone. Misdreavus' typing is pure Ghost-Type and Mismagius follows the same typing.

Misdreavus Line
Origin
Origin Pokémon Gold, Silver, & Crystal
Creator Satoshi Tajiri
First Appearance Pokémon Gold, Silver, & Crystal
Actor Misdreavus: Yukiko Motoyoshi, Megumi Hayashibara
Mismagius Japanese: Megumi Hayashibara
Mismagius English: Sarah Natochenny
Characteristics
Species Pokémon
Gender Varies
Pronouns Varies
Sexuality Heterosexual
Age Varies
Birthday Varies
Height 2'04" (Misdreavus), 2'11" (Mismagius)
Weight 2.2 lbs (Misdreavus), 9.7 lbs (Mismagius)
Ethnicity Misdreavus/Mismagius
Status Alive
Alignment Chaotic Neutral
Archetype Elemental Animal
Occupation N/A
Time Period Modern Time
Language Pokémon Language
Combat Style Elemental Combat
Homeworld Earth
Relationships
Affiliations Misdreavus, Mismagius, Flutter Mane

Background

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Misdreavus makes its home in caves. It is nocturnal, spending daylight hours asleep in darkness and roaming at night to startle people with playful pranks. Because it enjoys watching others become frightened, it has been known to pull and bite at people's hair, or sneak up behind them and let out cries and shrieks that sound like a child. In the animated series, Misdreavus is shown using its "hair" to grab objects and other Pokémon as though they were hands.

Mismagius often appears without warning to wreak havoc on unsuspecting humans or Pokémon. It can chant incantations for a variety of purposes, including bringing about misery or happiness. Because of this, some people go to great lengths to capture one, hoping to use its magic to make someone fall in love with them. There is also a custom of inviting Mismagius into one's home, usually to ward off misfortune through its spells, though provoking it can lead to disaster instead. Those who hear its cries typically suffer from headaches and hallucinations. In the Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl episode "Malice In Wonderland!", Mismagius puts its victims to sleep and draws them into a strange dream world without their awareness. If Mismagius falls asleep or is knocked out, the victim wakes up. Its magical powers can also be manifested offensively in various forms. Mismagius is sometimes seen roaming around lakes and mountainsides at night.

Name Meaning

Misdreavus may be a combination of "mischievous" and "dream." It could also involve "mistress," "mysterious," "miscreant," "dread," and "dreary."

Muma may come from 夢魔 (muma), referring to a nightmare or a demon that appears in dreams.

Language Name Origin
Japanese ムウマ Muma From 夢魔 muma (nightmare; demon in a dream)
French Feuforêve From feu follet (will-o-wisp) and rêve (dream)
Spanish Misdreavus Same as English name
German Traunfugil From Traum (dream), Unfug (mischief), and evil
Italian Misdreavus Same as English name
Korean 무우마 Muuma Transcription of Japanese name
Mandarin Chinese 夢妖 / 梦妖 Mèngyāo From 夢 / 梦 mèng (dream) and 妖 yāo (fay)
Cantonese Chinese 夢妖 Muhngyíu From 夢 muhng (dream) and 妖 yíu (fay)
Brazilian Portuguese Misdreavus Same as English name
Hindi शरारीम Sharareem From शरारी sharari (naughty) or शरारती shararati (mischievous) and dream
Russian Мисдривус Misdrivus Transcription of English name
Thai มูมา Muma Transcription of Japanese name

Mismagius may be derived from "mischievous" or "Misdreavus" combined with "magus" or "magic."

Mumargi may come from a combination of 夢魔 (muma), meaning nightmare or a demon in a dream, and 蠱 (maji), meaning to bewitch, along with "mage" or "magic."

Language Name Origin
Japanese ムウマージ Mumargi From 夢魔 muma (nightmare; demon in a dream) and 蠱 maji (to bewitch), mage, or magic
French Magirêve From magie (magic) and rêve (dream)
Spanish Mismagius Same as English name
German Traunmagil From Traum (dream), Magie (magic), and evil
Italian Mismagius Same as English name
Korean 무우마직 Muumajik From 무우마 Muuma (Misdreavus) and magic
Mandarin Chinese 夢妖魔 / 梦妖魔 Mèngyāomó From 夢 / 梦 mèng (dream), 妖 yāo (fay), and 魔 mó (demon; magic)
Cantonese Chinese 夢妖魔 Muhngyíumō From 夢 muhng (dream), 妖 yíu (fay), and 魔 mō (demon; magic)
Brazilian Portuguese Mismagius Same as English name
Hindi मैजीरीम Magiream From magic and dream
Russian Мисмагиус Mismagius Transcription of English name
Thai มูมาจิ Mumachi Transcription of Japanese name

Appearance

General Description: 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.

Facial Features: Large, red eyes with yellow sclerae. Long, flowing lilac-tipped "hair".

Physical Features: Five round red gems halfway around its neck, which are used to absorb fear and use it as nourishment. When defeated in the side series games, its body disappears, leaving only the gems around its neck behind. This implies that Misdreavus retreats into the gems when it has been severely weakened.

General Description: Mismagius is a purple, ghost-like Pokémon. It has a round head with elaborate tufts resembling a witch's hat atop it. The tips of the tufts are paler than most of the body.

Facial Features: A thin, red mouth that resembles the letter "W."

Physical Features: Below its head, Mismagius has a short, thorax-like lump from which its body connects. Three elliptical red spheres surround the upper portion of its body. Extensions on the sides of its lower body give it the appearance of wearing a cloak, with the foremost ones tattered compared to the rear ones.

Personality

  • Mischievous: Misdreavus likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night. It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions. It loves to sneak up on people late at night and startle them with its shrieking cry.
  • Teasing: What gives meaning to its life is surprising others. What makes it happy is imitating the voices of weeping people and scaring everyone. It does not deal well with people who are not easily frightened. Misdreavus loves to watch people it has scared. It conceals itself in darkness, sending chills up travelers' spines with its childlike weeping. As it observes frightened travelers with glee, the red orbs on its chest let off an eerie light.
  • Nocturnal: In daytime, Misdreavus sleeps in darkness. If one hears a sobbing sound emanating from a vacant room, it is undoubtedly a bit of mischief from Misdreavus.

Relationships

Flutter Mane

Flutter Mane bears a strong physical resemblance to Misdreavus. It is believed to be the ghost of a pterosaur from a long-gone era. According to AI Sada, Flutter Mane is an ancestor of Misdreavus originating from the ancient past. However, a version of Professor Sada summoned at the Crystal Pool offers a different explanation: that Flutter Mane is a counterpart of Misdreavus from a parallel timeline.

General Information

Name: Misdreavus, Mismagius

Other Names: Misdreavus Line

Origin: Pokémon Gold, Silver, & Crystal

Overall Series: Pokémon

First Appearance: Pokémon Gold, Silver, & Crystal

Company: Gamefreak

Creator: Satoshi Tajiri

Actor

Gender: Varies (The Misdreavus Line has a gender ratio of 50% for males and 50% for females)

Sexuality: Heterosexual (Attract only works on Pokémon of the opposite gender[1])

Pronouns: Varies

Handedness: Varies

Age: Varies

Birthday: Varies

Time Period: Modern Time

Timeline: Game Timeline

Homeworld: Earth

Residence: Varies (The Misdreavus line live on many different routes in many different regions)

Story Role: Recruitable enemy

Legacy: Global Legacy (Pokémon are a famous topic worldwide with even regions where there's barely any trainers or wild Pokémon the topic is much loved, with Pikachu being one of the more popular Pokémon)

Influence: Unknown Influence

Language: Pokémon Language (Pokémon are seemingly able to communicate with each other and understand each other even if they're completely different species)

Ethnicity: Misdreavus/Mismagius

Religion: N/A

Classification: Screech Pokémon[2] (Misdreavus), Magical Pokémon[3] (Mismagius)

Species: Pokémon

State of Being: Regular

Physiology: Pokémon Physiology

In-Universe Creator: Arceus

Occupation: N/A

Combat Style: Elemental Combat

Affiliations: Misdreavus, Mismagius, Flutter Mane

Height

Weight

Status: Alive

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral (Makes humans feel fear in order to absorb the nourishment of one's fear into its red orbs[2], it lvoes watching people it scared and frightening them[4])

Threat Level: Street Threat (Oak views wild Pokémon like Pikachu such a threat that he had to immediately throw a Pokéball[5]. Even weak wild pokémons are seen as inherently dangerous to humans with them having to dodge attacks from them like their life depends on it[6], even going into the grass without a Pokémon is considered such a threat to humans that they need their own Pokémon for protection[7])

Potential

Archetype: Elemental Animal

Codex Statistics

Key: Misdreavus | Mismagius

Key Information

  • Misdreavus: This key covers the base stage of the evolution line, Misdreavus.
  • Mismagius This key covers the evolution stage of this line, Mismagius.

Grade: A

Tier

At least 9-B with physical attack, 8-C with Special Attack, Higher as an Alpha

At least 9-B with physical attack, 8-C with Special Attack, Higher as an Alpha

Cardinality: Finite

Dimensionality: 3-D

Power Source: Ghost Type

Physical Attack

At least Wall level (Potency) (Should be superior to weak Pokémon such as Magikarp who has one of the weakest attack stats and even with stats this low it can can break apart large boulders overtime[6], crater the ground with splash[11] break trees in half over time[11] and break frozen trees in half over time[11]), Higher as an Alpha (Alpha Pokémon are larger and more powerful than their regular kind[6]), Elemental Attacks allow it to affect characters that are Far Stronger (Even if a pokémon is far higher leveled than another Pokémon, they can still exploit their weaknesses or use attacks that ignore stat differences altogether. Elemental Attacks also allow Pokémon to defeat Pokémon that have Mega Evolved[12] or Dynamaxed[13] which far outpace the showings of regular pokémon)

At least Wall level (Potency) (Has the same physical attack and defense as Misdreavus), Higher as an Alpha, Elemental Attacks allow it to affect characters that are Far Stronger

Special Attack

Building level (Potency) (Has a special attack stat equal to Rhyhorn's physical attack stat who can collapse and topple buildings through tackling), Elemental Attacks allow it to affect characters that are Far Stronger

At least Building level (Potency) (Possesses a special attack stat of 105, far above Rhyhorn's attack stat), Elemental Attacks allow it to affect characters that are Far Stronger

Physical Defense

At least Wall level, Higher as an Alpha

At least Wall level, Higher as an Alpha

Special Defense

Building level (Has a special defense stat of 85, making it equal to Rhyhorn's physical attack stat), Higher as an Alpha

At least Building level (Possesses a special defense stat of 105, far above Rhyhorn's attack stat), Higher as an Alpha

Striking Strength

N/A (Misdreavus lacks hands)

N/A (Mismagius lacks hands)

Lifting Strength

Likely Superhuman Lifting (Oak views wild Pokémon like Pikachu such a threat that he had to immediately throw a Pokéball[5], which should make them superior to Chuck who can lift and throw a large boulder[14]), Higher as an Alpha

Likely Superhuman Lifting, Higher as an Alpha

Travel Speed

Superhuman Speed

Superhuman Speed

Attack Speed

At least Supersonic (Pokémon are able to dodge moves like sonic boom, screech metal sound, and supersonic)

At least Supersonic

Reaction Speed

At least Supersonic

At least Supersonic

Stamina: Superhuman (Pokémon are naturally hardwired for combat, being able to still battle at full capacity while badly poisoned)

Range: Standard Melee. Varies with Attacks

Intelligence: Average Intelligence (Pokémon are intelligent creatures capable of communicating with other member of their species[15], even being able to run TV Programs on their own[16]. Pokémon are capable of holding various kinds of jobs such as working at a café[17], construction work[18], customer service, cloth making, power line setting and various others)

Knowledge: Journeyman level (Pokémon are naturally hardwired for combat, whether for sport or survival, in which they are capable of using a wide range of moves)

Powers and Techniques










Equipment

Spell Tag

  • Description: The Spell Tag (Japanese: のろいのおふだ Cursed O-fuda) is a type of held item introduced in Generation II that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves.
  • Usage: Used as a held item.
  • Function: Generations II and III: Boosts the power of the holder's Ghost-type moves by 10%. Generation IV onward: Boosts the power of the holder's Ghost-type moves by 20%.

Notable Techniques

Levitation

Misdreavus/Mismagius levitates above the ground making it where ground type moves cannot hit them.

Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Psywave Psychic Special — 80 Deals damage equal to a random value between 0.5× and 1.5× the user's level.
6 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.
12 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 Confuses the target.
19 Mean Look Normal Status — — Prevents the target from fleeing or switching out.
27 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
36 Pain Split Normal Status — 100 Adds the user's and target's current HP together, then splits the total evenly between them. Fails if the target has a substitute.
46 Perish Song Normal Status — — All Pokémon on the field that hear the song faint after 3 turns.
Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Psywave Psychic Special — 80 Deals damage equal to a random value between 0.5× and 1.5× the user's level.
6 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.
11 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
17 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 Confuses the target.
23 Mean Look Normal Status — — Prevents the target from fleeing or switching out.
30 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
37 Pain Split Normal Status — — Adds the user's and target's current HP together, then splits the total evenly between them. Fails if the target has a substitute.
45 Perish Song Normal Status — — All Pokémon on the field that hear the song faint after 3 turns.
53 Grudge Ghost Status — — If the user faints from an opponent's attack, the attacker's move that caused the faint has its PP reduced to 0.

Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Psywave Psychic Special — 80 Deals damage equal to a random value between 0.5× and 1.5× the user's level.
5 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.
10 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
14 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 Confuses the target.
19 Mean Look Normal Status — — Prevents the target from fleeing or switching out.
23 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
28 Pain Split Normal Status — — Adds the user's and target's current HP together, then splits the total evenly between them. Fails if the target has a substitute.
32 Payback Dark Physical 50 100 Deals damage. Base power doubles to 100 if the user moves after the target this turn.
37 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 Deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
41 Perish Song Normal Status — — All Pokémon on the field that hear the song faint after 3 turns.
46 Grudge Ghost Status — — If the user faints from an opponent's attack, the attacker's move that caused the faint has its PP reduced to 0.
Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Psywave Psychic Special — 80 Deals damage equal to a random value between 0.5× and 1.5× the user's level.
5 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.
10 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
14 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 Confuses the target.
19 Mean Look Normal Status — — Prevents the target from fleeing or switching out.
23 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
28 Pain Split Normal Status — — Adds the user's and target's current HP together, then splits the total evenly between them. Fails if the target has a substitute.
32 Payback Dark Physical 50 100 Deals damage. Base power doubles to 100 if the user moves after the target this turn.
37 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 Deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
41 Perish Song Normal Status — — All Pokémon on the field that hear the song faint after 3 turns.
46 Grudge Ghost Status — — If the user faints from an opponent's attack, the attacker's move that caused the faint has its PP reduced to 0.
50 Power Gem Rock Special 70 100 Deals damage with no additional effects.

Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Psywave Psychic Special — 80 Deals damage equal to a random value between 0.5× and 1.5× the user's level.
5 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.
10 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
14 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 Confuses the target.
19 Mean Look Normal Status — — Prevents the target from fleeing or switching out.
23 Hex Ghost Special 50 100 Deals damage; base power doubles to 100 if the target has a status condition.
28 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
32 Pain Split Normal Status — — Adds the user's and target's current HP together, then splits the total evenly between them. Fails if the target has a substitute.
37 Payback Dark Physical 50 100 Deals damage. Base power doubles to 100 if the user moves after the target this turn.
41 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 Deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
46 Perish Song Normal Status — — All Pokémon on the field that hear the song faint after 3 turns.
50 Grudge Ghost Status — — If the user faints from an opponent's attack, the attacker's move that caused the faint has its PP reduced to 0.
55 Power Gem Rock Special 70 100 Deals damage with no additional effects.
Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Psywave Psychic Special — 100 Deals damage equal to a random value between 0.5× and 1.5× the user's level.
5 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.
10 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
14 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 Confuses the target.
19 Mean Look Normal Status — — Prevents the target from fleeing or switching out.
23 Hex Ghost Special 65 100 Deals damage; base power doubles to 130 if the target has a status condition.
28 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
32 Pain Split Normal Status — — Adds the user's and target's current HP together, then splits the total evenly between them. Fails if the target has a substitute.
37 Payback Dark Physical 50 100 Deals damage. Base power doubles to 100 if the user moves after the target this turn.
41 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 Deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
46 Perish Song Normal Status — — All Pokémon on the field that hear the song faint after 3 turns.
50 Grudge Ghost Status — — If the user faints from an opponent's attack, the attacker's move that caused the faint has its PP reduced to 0.
55 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 Deals damage with no additional effects.
Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Psywave Psychic Special — 100 Deals damage equal to a random value between 0.5× and 1.5× the user's level.
5 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.
10 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
14 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 Confuses the target.
19 Mean Look Normal Status — — Prevents the target from fleeing or switching out.
23 Hex Ghost Special 65 100 Deals damage; base power doubles to 130 if the target has a status condition.
28 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
32 Pain Split Normal Status — — Adds the user's and target's current HP together, then splits the total evenly between them. Fails if the target has a substitute.
37 Payback Dark Physical 50 100 Deals damage. Base power doubles to 100 if the user moves after the target this turn.
41 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 Deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
46 Perish Song Normal Status — — All Pokémon on the field that hear the song faint after 3 turns.
50 Grudge Ghost Status — — If the user faints from an opponent's attack, the attacker's move that caused the faint has its PP reduced to 0.
55 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 Deals damage with no additional effects.

Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
5 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.
10 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
14 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 Confuses the target.
19 Mean Look Normal Status — — Prevents the target from fleeing or switching out.
23 Hex Ghost Special 65 100 Deals damage; base power doubles to 130 if the target has a status condition.
28 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
32 Pain Split Normal Status — — Adds the user's and target's current HP together, then splits the total evenly between them. Fails if the target has a substitute.
37 Payback Dark Physical 50 100 Deals damage. Base power doubles to 100 if the user moves after the target this turn.
41 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 Deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
46 Perish Song Normal Status — — All Pokémon on the field that hear the song faint after 3 turns.
50 Grudge Ghost Status — — If the user faints from an opponent's attack, the attacker's move that caused the faint has its PP reduced to 0.
55 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 Deals damage with no additional effects.
Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 40 100 Deals damage. Has +1 priority, so it strikes before most other moves.
6 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
11 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60 Puts the target to sleep.
18 Hex Ghost Special 65 100 Deals damage; base power doubles to 130 if the target has a status condition.
25 Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of making the target flinch.
34 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 Deals damage with no additional effects.
43 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 Deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.

Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
10 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
14 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 Confuses the target.
19 Mean Look Normal Status — — Prevents the target from fleeing or switching out.
23 Hex Ghost Special 65 100 Deals damage; base power doubles to 130 if the target has a status condition.
28 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
32 Pain Split Normal Status — — Adds the user's and target's current HP together, then splits the total evenly between them. Fails if the target has a substitute.
37 Payback Dark Physical 50 100 Deals damage. Base power doubles to 100 if the user moves after the target this turn.
41 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 Deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
46 Perish Song Normal Status — — All Pokémon on the field that hear the song faint after 3 turns.
50 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 Deals damage with no additional effects.

Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Lucky Chant Normal Status — — Prevents the user's side from being hit by critical hits for 5 turns.
1 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 ∞ Deals damage and never misses.
1 Psywave Psychic Special — 80 Deals damage equal to a random value between 0.5× and 1.5× the user's level.
1 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.
Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Lucky Chant Normal Status — — Prevents the user's side from being hit by critical hits for 5 turns.
1 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 ∞ Deals damage and never misses.
1 Psywave Psychic Special — 80 Deals damage equal to a random value between 0.5× and 1.5× the user's level.
1 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.

Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Lucky Chant Normal Status — — Prevents the user's side from being hit by critical hits for 5 turns.
1 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 ∞ Deals damage and never misses.
1 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 90 100 The user vanishes on the first turn, then strikes on the next. Bypasses Protect and Detect.
1 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 Deals damage with no additional effects.
1 Psywave Psychic Special — 100 Deals damage equal to a random value between 0.5× and 1.5× the user's level.
1 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.
Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Lucky Chant Normal Status — — Prevents the user's side from being hit by critical hits for 5 turns.
1 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 ∞ Deals damage and never misses.
1 Mystical Fire Fire Special 65 100 Deals damage and lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 90 100 The user vanishes on the first turn, then strikes on the next. Bypasses Protect and Detect.
1 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 Deals damage with no additional effects.
1 Psywave Psychic Special — 100 Deals damage equal to a random value between 0.5× and 1.5× the user's level.
1 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.

Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Lucky Chant Normal Status — — Prevents the user's side from being hit by critical hits for 5 turns.
1 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 ∞ Deals damage and never misses.
1 Mystical Fire Fire Special 75 100 Deals damage and lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 90 100 The user vanishes on the first turn, then strikes on the next. Bypasses Protect and Detect.
1 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 Deals damage with no additional effects.
1 Psywave Psychic Special — 100 Deals damage equal to a random value between 0.5× and 1.5× the user's level.
1 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.

Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
1 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 Confuses the target.
1 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Grudge Ghost Status — — If the user faints from an opponent's attack, the attacker's move that caused the faint has its PP reduced to 0.
1 Hex Ghost Special 65 100 Deals damage; base power doubles to 130 if the target has a status condition.
1 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 ∞ Deals damage and never misses.
1 Mean Look Normal Status — — Prevents the target from fleeing or switching out.
1 Mystical Fire Fire Special 75 style="border:1px solid #
Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 40 100 Deals damage. Has +1 priority, so it strikes before most other moves.
6 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
11 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60 Puts the target to sleep.
18 Hex Ghost Special 65 100 Deals damage; base power doubles to 130 if the target has a status condition.
25 Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100 Deals damage and has a 10% chance of making the target flinch.
34 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 Deals damage with no additional effects.
43 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 Deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.

Moves
Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. Effects
1 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 Deals damage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
1 Growl Normal Status — 100 Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 ∞ Deals damage and never misses.
1 Mystical Fire Fire Special 75 100 Deals damage and lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
1 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 90 100 The user vanishes on the first turn, then strikes on the next. Bypasses Protect and Detect.
1 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 Deals damage with no additional effects.
1 Spite Ghost Status — 100 Reduces the PP of the move the target last used by 4.

Other

Standard Tactics

  • Misdreavus: Misdreavus attempts to frigthen people for fun to absorb the fear from them.
  • Mismagius: Mismagius does incantations that will either help a person or if the person is trying to do them harm, curse them.

Weaknesses

Explanations

Learned Moves through being caught

The Misdreavus Line naturally cannot use the following moves on its own as wild Pokémon. However, through being caught by a trainer it opens up to all of these techniques:

TM Moves
TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
02 Charm Fairy Status — 100
03 Fake Tears Dark Status — 100
06 Scary Face Normal Status — 100
07 Protect Normal Status — —
16 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100
17 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100
18 Thief Dark Physical 60 100
23 Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90
25 Facade Normal Physical 70 100
29 Hex Ghost Special 65 100
32 Swift Normal Special 60 ∞
33 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 ∞
34 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95
37 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 50 100
41 Stored Power Psychic Special 20 100
42 Night Shade Ghost Special — 100
47 Endure Normal Status — —
49 Sunny Day Fire Status — —
50 Rain Dance Water Status — —
52 Snowscape Ice Status — —
54 Psyshock Psychic Special 80 100
62 Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100
70 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —
79 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 80 100
81 Grass Knot Grass Special — 100
82 Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90
85 Rest Psychic Status — —
87 Taunt Dark Status — 100
92 Imprison Psychic Status — —
94 Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 100
98 Skill Swap Psychic Status — —
101 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100
103 Substitute Normal Status — —
107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status — 85
109 Trick Psychic Status — 100
114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100
117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100
119 Energy Ball Grass Special 90 100
120 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100
126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100
129 Calm Mind Psychic Status — —
130 Helping Hand Normal Status — —
140 Nasty Plot Dark Status — —
151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 90 100
152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90
161 Trick Room Psychic Status — —
163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90
166 Thunder Electric Special 110 70
171 Tera Blast Normal Special 80 100
177 Spite Ghost Status — 100
195 Burning Jealousy Fire Special 70 100
198 Poltergeist Ghost Physical 110 90
202 Pain Split Normal Status — —
203 Psych Up Normal Status — —
217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120 100
224 Curse Ghost Status — —
228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 75 100
TM Moves
TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
02 Charm Fairy Status — 100
03 Fake Tears Dark Status — 100
06 Scary Face Normal Status — 100
07 Protect Normal Status — —
16 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100
17 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100
18 Thief Dark Physical 60 100
23 Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90
25 Facade Normal Physical 70 100
29 Hex Ghost Special 65 100
32 Swift Normal Special 60 ∞
33 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 ∞
34 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95
37 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 50 100
41 Stored Power Psychic Special 20 100
42 Night Shade Ghost Special — 100
47 Endure Normal Status — —
49 Sunny Day Fire Status — —
50 Rain Dance Water Status — —
52 Snowscape Ice Status — —
54 Psyshock Psychic Special 80 100
62 Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100
70 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —
79 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 80 100
81 Grass Knot Grass Special — 100
82 Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90
85 Rest Psychic Status — —
87 Taunt Dark Status — 100
92 Imprison Psychic Status — —
94 Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 100
98 Skill Swap Psychic Status — —
101 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100
103 Substitute Normal Status — —
107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status — 85
109 Trick Psychic Status — 100
114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100
117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100
119 Energy Ball Grass Special 90 100
120 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100
126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100
129 Calm Mind Psychic Status — —
130 Helping Hand Normal Status — —
140 Nasty Plot Dark Status — —
151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 90 100
152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90
161 Trick Room Psychic Status — —
163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90
166 Thunder Electric Special 110 70
171 Tera Blast Normal Special 80 100
177 Spite Ghost Status — 100
195 Burning Jealousy Fire Special 70 100
198 Poltergeist Ghost Physical 110 90
199 Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100
202 Pain Split Normal Status — —
203 Psych Up Normal Status — —
217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120 100
224 Curse Ghost Status — —
228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 75 100

Status Effects

The following is an explanation of the various status effects of Pokémon

Status Effects
Name Effect Apperances
Burned Reduces one's physical attack and takes damage overtime from the burns. Usually caused by Fire type moves and generally lasts indefinitely unless an external item, ability like shed skin, or move like rest is used. In Generation 1, a burned Pokémon takes damage equal to 1/16 of its maximum health. In Generation 2, a burned Pokémon takes damage equal to 1/8 of its maximum health. In Generation 8 onward, a burned Pokémon takes damage equal to 1/16 of its maximum health. Burn status can be caused by the following moves: Beak Blast (if a Pokémon makes contact with the user of the move during the move's charging phase), Blaze Kick, Blazing Torque, Blue Flare, Burning Bulwark (If contact is made with the user of the move), Burning Jealously (If the Pokémon has increased stats during that turn), Ember, Fire Blast, Fire Fang, Fire Punch, Flame Wheel, Flamethrower, Flare Blitz, Fling (if holding a Flame Orb), Heat Wave, Ice Burn, Infernal Parade, Inferno, Matcha Gotcha, Lava Plume, Psycho Shift (If the user of the move is already inflicted with the burn status), Pyro Ball, Sacred Fire, Sandsear Storm, Scald, Scorching Sands, Searing Shot, Secret Power (when used on a volcano), Shadow Fire, Sizzly Slide, Steam Eruption, Tri Attack, and Will-O-Wisp. Most Pokémon Games
Freeze Prevents any action in battle. Usually caused by Ice type moves and generally only lasts for multiple turns, they can be thawed out early if hit by a fire move. The thaw out chance ranges from generation, in Generation 2 the thaw out chance is a 25/256 chance. In Generation 3, the thaw out chance is 20% each turn. In Pokémon Champions, the thaw out chance is 25% each turn. In Generation 1, a frozen Pokémon cannot break out unless hit by a fire-type move that can inflict burn or if an opponent uses the move Haze. Frozen status can be caused by the moves: Blizzard, Freeze-Dry, Freezing Glare, Ice Beam, Ice Fang, Ice Punch, Powder Snow, Secret Power (when used in snow or ice weather), Shadow Chill, or Tri Attack. Most Pokémon Games
Frostbite In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the freeze status conditions is replcaaed with frostbite. Frostbite has the Pokémon lose 1/16 of their maximum health every turn and reduces damage dealt by a frostbitten Pokémon's special moves. Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Paralysis Has a chance of preventing any action in battle and lowers speed stat. Usually caused by Electric type skills, it lasts indefinitely without external help, any ability like shed skin, or a move like rest. In later games, attacking a shocked enemy is guaranteed to cause a critical hit. Paralysis in general has a 25% chance of having a Pokémon be unable to attack asides from Pokémon Champions. In Generation 1, paralysis reduces a Pokemon's speed by 75% rounded down due to a stats modification glitch (along with this, using moves like agility would return the dropped speed to normal and double it and the speed drop would stay even after being cured of Paralysis using an item or through Rest). In Generation 2, the irregularities are fixed. In Generations 7 and 8 the paralysis reduces the Pokémon's speed by 50%. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the paralysis is changed to reduce the affected Pokémon's movement speed during battle. In Pokémon Champions, paralyzed Pokémon have a 12.5% chance to be fully paralyzed. The ability to paralyze can be done by the following moves: Body Slam, Bolt Strike, Bounce, Buzzy Buzz, Combat Torque, Dire Claw, Discharge, Dragon Breath, Fling (if holding a Light Ball), Force Palm, Freeze Shock, G-Max Befuddle, G-Max Stun Shock, G-Max Volt Crash, Glare, Lick, Nuzzle, Psycho Shift (if user of the attack is already paralyzed), Secret Power (When used on plain terrain, building floors, link battles, Sky Battles, Distortion World, or Electric Terrain is in effect), Shadow Bolt, Spark, Splishy Splash, Stoked Sparksurfer, Stun Spore, Thunder, Thunder Fang, Thunder Punch, Thunder Shock, Thunder Wave, Thunderbolt, Tri Attack, Volt Tackle, Wildbolt Storm, and Zap Cannon. Most Pokémon Games
Poison Depletes health at the end of each turn, often persisting on the field. In Generation 1 a poisoned Pokémon takes damage equal to 1/16 of their maximum health at the end of every turn. A badly poisoned Pokémon still takes 1/16 of their maximum health at first, however the damage increases by 1/16 each time it takes poison damage. In Generation 2, the damage is lowered to 1/8 of its maximum damage and poison damage taken by a badly poisoned Pokémon doesn't interact with other types of recurrent damage. From Generation 1 to 4 all poisoned Pokémon in a trainer's party loses 1 HP for every four steps taken (in FireRed and LeafGreen it's instead every five steps). In Generation 1 to 3, the poison Pokémon will take poison damage until they faint. In Generation 4, a poisoned Pokémon's HP will be brought to 1 and then they will cure themself of poison. In Generation 5 to 8 poisoned Pokémon no longer take poison damage outside of battle. In Legends: Z-A, poisoned Pokémon take damage whil it is outside its Poké Ball. The moves that inflict poison are as follows: Baneful Bunker (If Pokémon makes contact with the user of the move), Barb Barrage, Cross Poison, Dire Claw, Fling (if holding Poison Barb), G-Max Befuddle, G-Max Malodor, G-Max Stun Shock, Gunk Shot, Mortal Spin, Noxious Toruqe, Poison Gas, Poison Jab, Poison Powder, Poison Sting, Poison Tail, Psychco Shift (if the user of the move is poisoned), Secret Power (When used in tall grass), Shell Side Arm, Sludge, Sludge Bomb, Sludge Wave, Smog, Toxic Spikes, Toxic Thread, and twineedle. Most Pokémon Games
Confusion Confused Pokémon become indecisive and may either attack a random enemy or attack themself. In Generations 1-6 it was a 50% chance of the Pokémon hurting itself in confusion. In Generation 7 and onwards, it was a 33% chance of the Pokémon hurting itself in confusion. In Legends: Z-A, confusion causes the Pokémon to move sporadically. The following moves cause confusion: Axe Kick, Chatter, Confuse Ray, Confusion, Dizzy Punch, Dynamic Punch, Flatter, G-Max Gold Rush, G-Max Smite, Hurricane, Magical Torque, Psybeam, Rock Climb, Secret Power (only when used on a rocky surface), Shadow Panic, Signal Beam, Strange Steam, Supersonic, Swagger, Sweet Kiss, Teeter Dance, and Water Pulse. Most Pokémon Games
Infatuation Infatuated Pokémon have a chance of not attacking the Pokémon they're infatuated with. There is a 50% chance of the move failing due to infatuation. The following moves cause infatuation: Attract and G-Max Cuddle. Most Pokémon Games
Flinch The Pokémon flinches from an attack, costing them their turn. Only Pokémon with abilites like inner focus will prevent flinching. The following moves cause flinch: Air Slash, Astonish, Bite, Bone Club, Dark Pulse, Double Iron Bash, Dragon Rush, Extrasensory, Fake Out, Fiery Wrath, Fire Fang, Fling (only if King's Rock or or Razor Fang is held), Floaty Fall, Headbutt, Heart Stamp, Hyper Fang, Ice Fang, Icicle Crash, Iron Head, Low Kick, Mountain Gale, Needle Arm, Rock Slide, Rolling Kick, Secret Power (only in caves, rocky terrain, burial grounds, or in space), Sky Attack, Snore (Only if asleep), Steamroller, Stomp, Thunder Fang, Triple Arrows, Twister, Upper Hand, Waterfall, Zen Headbutt, and Zing Zap. Most Pokémon Games
Sleep Prevents any action in battle. The Pokémon is asleep and will normally take some turns to wake up. In Generation 1, sleep lasts for 1-7 turns, with a 1/4 chance to wake up turn 1 and a 1/8 chance to wake up in 2-6 turns. In Generation 2 sleep lasts 2-8 turns, the Pokémon has a 1/4 chance oto wake up in 2 turns or 5 turns and a 1/8 chanc eot wake up in 3 turns, 4 turns, 6 turns, or 7 turns. In Generation 3 sleep lasts 2-5 turns. In Generation 5, sleep now lasts 2-4 turns. In Pokémon Champions, sleep now lasts 2-3 turns. The following moves cause sleep: Dark Void, Dire Claw, G-Max Befuddle, G-Max Snooze, Grass Whistle, Hypnosis, Lovely Kiss, Psycho Shift (if user is asleep), Relic Song, Rest, Secret Power (only in long grass, tall grass, or grassy terrain being in affect), Sing, Sleep Powder, Spore, Wicked Torque, and Yawn. Most Pokémon Games
Drowsy The replacement for the sleep status in the Legends games. It has a chance of the afflicted Pokémon being unable to move along with taking increased damage from attacks. Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Fainted Can no longer participate in battle. In most games, if the all Pokémon faint, the trainer whites out and returns back to their last save with some of their money gone. Can only be recovered with revives, healing at a bed or Pokémon Center, or through specific moves. Most Pokémon Games
Wrap Prevents any action from a unit until the wrap ends. Pokémon Generation 1

Pokédex Entries

 Pokémon Gold
It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.


Pokémon Silver
It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.


Pokémon Crystal
It loves to watch people it's scared. It frightens them by screaming loudly or appearing suddenly.


Pokémon Stadium 2 (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.

Pokémon Stadium 2 (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.


Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire
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.

Pokémon 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.


Pokémon Fire Red
It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.


Pokémon Leaf Green
It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.


Pokémon Diamond
It loves to sneak up on people late at night, then startle them with its shrieklike cry.

Pokémon Pearl
It gets nourishment from fear that it absorbs into its red orbs. In daytime, it sleeps in darkness.

Pokémon Platinum
A Pokémon that startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy.


Pokémon HeartGold
It likes playing mischievous tricks, such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.


Pokémon Soulsilver
It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.


Pokémon Black & White
A Pokémon that startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy.


Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
A Pokémon that startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy.


Pokémon X
It gets nourishment from fear that it absorbs into its red orbs. In daytime, it sleeps in darkness.


Pokémon Y
It likes playing mischievous tricks, such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.


Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
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.


Pokémon 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.


Pokémon Moon
If you hear a sobbing sound emanating from a vacant room, it's undoubtedly a bit of mischief from Misdreavus.


Pokémon Ultra Sun
What gives meaning to its life is surprising others. If you set your ear against the red orbs around its neck, you can hear shrieking.


Pokémon Ultra Moon
What makes it happy is imitating the voices of weeping people and scaring everyone. It doesn't deal well with folks who aren't easily frightened.


Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
It loves to sneak up on people late at night and startle them with its shrieking cry.

Pokémon Shining Pearl
It gets nourishment from fear that it absorbs into its red orbs. During the daytime, it sleeps in the shadows.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus
It conceals itself in darkness, sending chills up travelers' spines with its childlike weeping. As it observes the frightened travelers with glee, the red orbs upon its chest let off an eerie light.


Pokémon Scarlet
This Pokémon startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy.


Pokémon Violet
It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.


Pokopia
It likes playing mischievous tricks, such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.

Pokémon Diamond
Its cries sound like incantations. Those hearing it are tormented by headaches and hallucinations.

Pokémon Pearl
It chants incantations. While they usually torment targets, some chants bring happiness.

Pokémon Platinum
Its cry sounds like an incantation. It is said the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power.


Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver
Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it.


Pokémon Black & White
Its cry sounds like an incantation. It is said the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power.


Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Its cry sounds like an incantation. It is said the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power.


Pokémon X
It chants incantations. While they usually torment targets, some chants bring happiness.


Pokémon Y
Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it.


Pokémon Omega Ruby
It chants incantations. While they usually torment targets, some chants bring happiness.

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it.


Pokémon Sun
It appears as if from nowhere—muttering incantations, placing curses, and giving people terrifying visions.


Pokémon Moon
Mismagius have been known to cast spells to make people fall in love, so some people search for this Pokémon as if their life depended on it.


Pokémon Ultra Sun
Feared for its wrath and the curses it spreads, this Pokémon will also, on a whim, cast spells that help people.


Pokémon Ultra Moon
Its muttered curses can cause awful headaches or terrifying visions that torment others.


Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Its cries sound like incantations. Those who hear it are tormented by headaches and hallucinations.

Pokémon Shining Pearl
It chants incantations. While these incantations can torment targets, some bring happiness.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus
The incantations Mismagius chants can ward against misfortune, so a custom exists of inviting it into one's home. Incur the Pokémon's displeasure, however, and disaster will surely ensue.


Pokémon Scarlet
Its cry sounds like an incantation. It is said the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power.


Pokémon Violet
Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it.


Pokopia
Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it.

Trivia

Misdreavus

  • Misdreavus was the first pure Ghost-type Pokémon to be introduced, as well as the only one in Generation II.
  • Misdreavus's base HP, Attack, and Defense stats are the same as Mismagius's, but its base Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed stats are lower.
  • Misdreavus can be seen as a parallel to Murkrow.
    • They are both Generation II Pokémon that evolve into Generation IV Pokémon when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
    • They have the same base HP and Special Attack stats.
    • Misdreavus is exclusive to Pokémon LeafGreen, Pearl, White, and Shining Pearl, while Murkrow is exclusive to FireRed, Diamond, Black, and Brilliant Diamond.
    • In the National Pokédex, Misdreavus is listed after Murkrow, but its evolved form, Mismagius, is listed before Murkrow's evolved form, Honchkrow.
  • In Pokémon Colosseum, Misdreavus is the only Ghost-type Pokémon that can be snagged.
  • Misdreavus's first two animated series appearances, namely the special television movie The Legend of Thunder and the episode "Entei at Your Own Risk," both involved members of the Legendary beasts trio: Raikou and Entei, respectively.
  • Misdreavus is Hitoshi Ariga's favorite Pokémon.
  • Misdreavus's nocturnal habit 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 traits of nocturnal habits, flying about as a decapitated head, and wailing to increase its victims' fright. Another possible source is the banshee, a female spirit from Irish mythology known in modern media for its unearthly wailing and screaming. Its shape also resembles the teru teru bōzu and the typical depiction of a ghost with a bedsheet. The red orbs look similar to a japamala.
  • Its hair-related pranks and names in different languages referencing dreams also point to mares as a possible inspiration. In particular, it may draw from zmory, succubus-like spirits sometimes claimed to be the wandering souls of witches from Polish folklore that could manifest as strands or tufts of hair. Its necklace resembles red korale, which also has historical connections to witches in Poland, while its Screech Pokémon category could reference nocnitsa, a related spirit known for manifesting as a spectral maiden or hag and screeching in her victim's face.

Mismagius

  • Mismagius's base HP, Attack, and Defense stats are the same as Misdreavus's, but its base Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed stats are higher.
  • Mismagius can be seen as a parallel to Honchkrow.
    • They are both 2'11" (0.9 m) tall.
    • They are both Generation IV Pokémon that evolve from Generation II Pokémon when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
    • They have the same base Special Attack stat of 105.
    • Mismagius is exclusive to Pearl, White, and Shining Pearl, while Honchkrow is exclusive to Diamond, Black, and Brilliant Diamond.
    • In the National Pokédex, Mismagius is listed before Honchkrow, but its pre-evolved form, Misdreavus, is listed after Honchkrow's pre-evolved form, Murkrow.
  • Mismagius was featured in the fourth episode of the Beyond the Pokédex series.
  • Mismagius was given its English name by Nob Ogasawara.
  • Mismagius seems to be based on the concept of mages and witches. Its coloration might reference the Nasu-babā, a witch-like yōkai with distinctly purple skin. Its shape also resembles the teru teru bōzu. Its Pokédex descriptions of its cries sounding like incantations and tormenting people are reminiscent of curses. Another possible source is the banshee, a female spirit from Irish mythology known in modern media for its unearthly wailing and screaming.
  • Furthermore, Mismagius may be based on the zmory, succubus-like wandering witch spirits from Polish lore associated with night terrors. Its resemblance to a scarecrow may reference not only a zmora's straw manifestation but also the related strzygi, whose unclean spirits manifested as scarecrows if male. Its gems may be based on red korale beads, popular in 19th-century Poland and said to be imbued with magical power.
  • Its names in different languages referencing dreams also point to mares as a possible inspiration.

Codex Statistics Questions

Q: Shouldn't at least late game Pokémon get Faster Than Light due to being able to dodge solar beam?

A: Solar beam is absorbing light and then shooting out a blast, it is not a light speed attack but an energy blast that absorbs light energy. On top of this, Pokémon cannot dodge this move without lowering the opponents accuracy or raising their own speed. Dazzling Gleam is a flash of light that is also 100% accuracy. Flash which is a literal flash of light is 100% accuracy. So it's clear light speed attacks are generally unmissable unless their accuracy drop or a character ups their speed to make it harder to tag them. Further examples of them not being this speed, Dragonite is pretty consistently stated in its pokedex as an impressive speed feat for it to circle the globe in 16 hours, and Garchomp is treated as impressive for being able to keep up with planes and fly at sonic speeds.

Battle Records

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References

  1. ↑ Pokémon Move Attract
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Pokémon Pearl Misdreavus Pokédex Entry
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Pokémon Omega Ruby Mismagius Pokédex Entry
  4. ↑ Pokémon Crystal Misdreavus Pokédex Entry
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Pokémon Yellow Intro
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Pokémon Legends Arceus
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Pokémon Fire Red
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Pokémon Legends: Z-A
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Pokémon Emerald
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Pokémon Crystal
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
  12. ↑ Pokémon Legends: Z-A Rogue Mega Evolution Battle
  13. ↑ Pokémon Sword & Shield Max Raid Battle
  14. ↑ Pokémon Gold Chuck Battle
  15. ↑ Hey You, Pikachu!
  16. ↑ Pokémon Channel
  17. ↑ Pokémon Café ReMix
  18. ↑ Timburr Pokédex Entry Pokémon White
  19. ↑ Pokémon Sun & Moon SOS Encounters
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Pokémon Move: Struggle
  21. ↑ Pokémon Legends Z-A
  22. ↑ Pokémon Lucario Pokédex Entires
  23. ↑ Pokémon Masters Sabrina and Olympia Conversations
  24. ↑ Pokémon Legends Arceus Pokedex Entry "It is the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui. Its luminance guides and protects all Pokémon. Hisuian mythology states that Arceus is the creator of all things."
  25. ↑ Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Naranja Academy Types and Moves I "You may be familiar with Pokémon that are Grass, Fire, or Water type. There are eighteen such types in all, and every Pokémon species has at least one type-some have two. When Pokémon use a move that is the same type as they are, that move's power is increased by 50 percent. For Pokémon that have two types, moves of either type will receive this increase."
  26. ↑ Pokémon Move Spike
  27. ↑ Pokémon Lets Go Pikachu Lets go Eevee
  28. ↑ Pokémon Go Look forward to autumn-themed Pokémon, Berry bonuses, and Deerling coming as the seasons change! "Pokémon can sense when the seasons change! You can expect to see the following Pokémon appearing more often in the wild: Oddish, Vulpix, Bayleef, Hoothoot, Sudowoodo, Yanma, Pineco, Zigzagoon, Seedot, Shroomish, Plant Cloak Burmy, and Foongus."
  29. ↑ Pokémon Move: Swagger
  30. ↑ Pokémon Origins File 1: Red Red vs. Brock's Onix
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Agitated Pokémon Tutorial
  32. ↑ Pokémon Legends Arceus Intro Segment
  33. ↑ Pokémon Move: Sheer Cold
  34. ↑ Pokémon Move Will O Wisp
  35. ↑ Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Naranja Academy Status Conditions and Catching Pokémon "Dealing damage to a wild Pokémon makes it easier to catch in a Poké Ball, and inflicting status conditions on the Pokémon can make it easier still."
  36. ↑ Pokémon X & Y Snowbelle City Top-Left Most House
  37. ↑ Pokémon Move: Gastro Acid
  38. ↑ Pokémon Ranger Intro Capture
  39. ↑ Pokémon Ranger Guardian Signs Dolce Island Ukulele Pichu Battle
  40. ↑ Pokémon Move: Spirit Break
  41. ↑ Pokkén Tournament: Chandelure Final Flicker
  42. ↑ Pokémon Move: Spacial Rend
  43. ↑ Pokémon Move: Roar of Time
  44. ↑ Pokkén Tournament Gardevoir Burst Attacks
  45. ↑ Pokémon Gardevoir Pokédex Entries
  46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 46.2 46.3 46.4 Pokémon Platinum Distortion World
  47. ↑ Pokémon Creators on Platinum Giratina Reverse World "IGN: What was the inspiration for the new concepts in Pokémon Platinum? Do you think the process for coming up with new concepts has changed since the first Pokémon games were developed?
    Junichi Masuda: We created Platinum with a new method of determining the game's direction that was based on the image of one Pokémon - Giratina. When I imagined Giratina, the idea of a "reversed world" came to my mind. I thought of concepts such as "E=mc2" and matter and antimatter. There is no top or bottom, no left or right. We increased the number of developers for Diamond and Pearl, so we wanted to clarify the game concepts for the team before we started the project Its better to hammer out the overall vision of the game first, and then all the team members will work towards that vision by throwing out ideas. The concept of "ultimate" was what we started out with for this title."
  48. ↑ Pokémon Omega Ruby Misdreavus Pokédex Entry
  49. ↑ Pokémon Moon Mismagius Pokédex Entry
  50. ↑ Pokémon Diamond Mismagius Pokédex Entry
  51. ↑ Pokémon Sun Mismagius Pokédex Entry
  52. ↑ Pokémon Ultra Moon Mismagius Pokédex Entry
  53. ↑ Pokémon: Legends Arceus Mismagius Pokédex Entry
  54. ↑ 54.00 54.01 54.02 54.03 54.04 54.05 54.06 54.07 54.08 54.09 54.10 54.11 54.12 54.13 54.14 54.15 54.16 54.17 54.18 54.19 54.20 54.21 Pokémon Sword And Shield Gigantamax
  55. ↑ Pokémon Sword And Shield Gigantamax Battles
  56. ↑ Pokémon Move: Swagger
  57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 Pokémon Yellow Pokémon Tower Without Silph Scope
  58. ↑ Pokémon Ruby Route 116 Trainer Tip Sign

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