Great League PvP guide
Misdreavus Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Misdreavus is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #670. Its recommended PvP moveset is Psywave with Dark Pulse and Shadow Sneak.
Great League
#670
Niche
Type
Ghost
Best Fast Move
Psywave
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,178
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MISDREAVUS
Is Misdreavus Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Misdreavus is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #670.
Misdreavus can evolve into Mismagius, which is a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #395, and is also ranked #477 in Great League.
Misdreavus PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #670 | 70.7 | Psywave, Dark Pulse, Shadow Sneak |
| Ultra League | #742 | 59.8 | Astonish, Dark Pulse, Shadow Sneak |
Best Moveset for Misdreavus in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Misdreavus is Psywave with Dark Pulse and Shadow Sneak.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Misdreavus in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Misdreavus PvP Move Counts
Psywave → Dark Pulse
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Psywave → Shadow Sneak
13 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Misdreavus Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Misdreavus wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Clodsire643
- Vigoroth606
- Araquanid606
- Annihilape590
Misdreavus Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Misdreavus's Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- normal0.391×
- bug0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Misdreavus in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Misdreavus in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Misdreavus's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
77% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
74% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
Ratings are shown from Misdreavus's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Misdreavus.
Best Teammates for Misdreavus in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Misdreavus should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 5 of Misdreavus's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Misdreavus's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Misdreavus
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,499 | 29.5 | 1,838,512 |
| #2 | 0/10/14 | 1,500 | 30.5 | 1,833,372 | |
| #3 | 0/14/12 | 1,497 | 30 | 1,832,533 | |
| #4 | 0/11/15 | 1,497 | 30 | 1,829,314 | |
| #5 | 0/15/11 | 1,497 | 30 | 1,828,330 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 2,171 | 50 | 3,084,006 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 2,178 | 50 | 3,084,006 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 2,159 | 50 | 3,067,061 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,166 | 50 | 3,067,061 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 2,165 | 50 | 3,065,757 |
Misdreavus Stats in Pokémon GO
Misdreavus's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Misdreavus 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 121.9
- Defense
- 122.6
- HP
- 123
Ultra League
Misdreavus 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,171
- Attack
- 152.9
- Defense
- 142
- HP
- 142
Misdreavus Evolution
A Shadow form of Misdreavus also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Misdreavus in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Ghost typing · Same Psywave fast move · Ultra League #387
Shares Ghost typing · Also runs Dark Pulse · Ultra League #467
Same Ghost typing · Also runs Dark Pulse · Master League #279
Shares Ghost typing · Also runs Dark Pulse · Mega Ultra League #302
Shares Ghost typing · Psychic-type fast move · Great League #74
Shares Ghost typing · Psychic-type fast move · Master League #245
More PoGoCoach tools
Misdreavus Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Misdreavus in Pokémon GO PvP?
Misdreavus's recommended PvP moveset is Psywave with Dark Pulse and Shadow Sneak.
Is Misdreavus good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Misdreavus is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #670.
What counters Misdreavus in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cramorant, Mimikyu and Altaria are among the strongest current counters to Misdreavus in Great League.
What is Misdreavus weak to in Pokémon GO?
Misdreavus is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).