Great League PvP guide
Misdreavus (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Misdreavus (Shadow) is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #649. Its recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Dark Pulse and Shadow Sneak.
Great League
#649
Niche
Type
Ghost
Best Fast Move
Astonish
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 (SHADOW)
Is Misdreavus (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Misdreavus (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #649.
Misdreavus (Shadow) can evolve into Mismagius (Shadow), which is a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #387.
Misdreavus (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #649 | 71.1 | Astonish, Dark Pulse, Shadow Sneak |
| Ultra League | #765 | 58.0 | Astonish, Dark Pulse, Shadow Sneak |
Best Moveset for Misdreavus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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
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 (Shadow) is Astonish with Dark Pulse and Shadow Sneak.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Misdreavus (Shadow) 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
Misdreavus (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Astonish → Dark Pulse
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Astonish → Shadow Sneak
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Misdreavus (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Misdreavus (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Misdreavus (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Misdreavus (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Misdreavus (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Misdreavus (Shadow)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
88% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Neutral
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
Ratings are shown from Misdreavus (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Misdreavus (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Misdreavus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Misdreavus (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 4 of Misdreavus (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Misdreavus (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Misdreavus (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Misdreavus (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Misdreavus (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Misdreavus (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Misdreavus (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 121.9
- Defense
- 122.6
- HP
- 123
Ultra League
Misdreavus (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,171
- Attack
- 152.9
- Defense
- 142
- HP
- 142
Misdreavus (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Misdreavus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Great League #680
Shares Ghost typing · Ghost-type fast move · Ultra League #467
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Great League #614
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Great League #691
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Great League #596
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Ultra League #706
More PoGoCoach tools
Misdreavus (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Misdreavus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Misdreavus (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Dark Pulse and Shadow Sneak.
Is Misdreavus (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Misdreavus (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #649.
What counters Misdreavus (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Altaria and Ninetales (Shadow) are among the strongest current counters to Misdreavus (Shadow) in Great League.
What is Misdreavus (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Misdreavus (Shadow) is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).