{"id":338405,"date":"2025-04-08T02:18:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T02:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=338405"},"modified":"2025-04-08T02:18:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T02:18:24","slug":"is-a-misdreavus-rare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Misdreavus rare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#Is_a_Misdreavus_Rare\" title=\"Is a Misdreavus Rare?\">Is a Misdreavus Rare?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#Understanding_Misdreavus_Rarity\" title=\"Understanding Misdreavus Rarity\">Understanding Misdreavus Rarity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#1_What_are_the_odds_of_obtaining_a_shiny_Misdreavus\" title=\"1. What are the odds of obtaining a shiny Misdreavus?\">1. What are the odds of obtaining a shiny Misdreavus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#2_Is_Misdreavus_a_legendary_Pokemon\" title=\"2. Is Misdreavus a legendary Pok\u00e9mon?\">2. Is Misdreavus a legendary Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#3_How_rare_is_shiny_Misdreavus_in_Pokemon_Go\" title=\"3. How rare is shiny Misdreavus in Pok\u00e9mon Go?\">3. How rare is shiny Misdreavus in Pok\u00e9mon Go?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#4_What_is_the_base_wild_encounter_shiny_rate_for_Misdreavus\" title=\"4. What is the base wild encounter shiny rate for Misdreavus?\">4. What is the base wild encounter shiny rate for Misdreavus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#5_Why_is_Misdreavus_good_in_battle\" title=\"5. Why is Misdreavus good in battle?\">5. Why is Misdreavus good in battle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#6_Was_Misdreavus_banned_from_any_Pokemon_leagues\" title=\"6. Was Misdreavus banned from any Pok\u00e9mon leagues?\">6. Was Misdreavus banned from any Pok\u00e9mon leagues?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#7_Should_I_wait_to_evolve_Misdreavus_into_Mismagius\" title=\"7. Should I wait to evolve Misdreavus into Mismagius?\">7. Should I wait to evolve Misdreavus into Mismagius?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#8_What_is_the_rarest_shiny_Pokemon\" title=\"8. What is the rarest shiny Pok\u00e9mon?\">8. What is the rarest shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#9_How_do_I_evolve_Misdreavus_into_Mismagius\" title=\"9. How do I evolve Misdreavus into Mismagius?\">9. How do I evolve Misdreavus into Mismagius?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#10_What_color_is_shiny_Misdreavus\" title=\"10. What color is shiny Misdreavus?\">10. What color is shiny Misdreavus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#11_Can_Misdreavus_be_caught_in_Pokemon_games\" title=\"11. Can Misdreavus be caught in Pok\u00e9mon games?\">11. Can Misdreavus be caught in Pok\u00e9mon games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#12_Is_Misdreavus_a_Ghost-type_Pokemon\" title=\"12. Is Misdreavus a Ghost-type Pok\u00e9mon?\">12. Is Misdreavus a Ghost-type Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#13_What_are_the_three_rarest_Pokemon\" title=\"13. What are the three rarest Pok\u00e9mon?\">13. What are the three rarest Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#14_Where_can_I_find_Misdreavus_in_Pokemon_Scarlet_and_Violet\" title=\"14. Where can I find Misdreavus in Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet?\">14. Where can I find Misdreavus in Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-misdreavus-rare\/#15_Is_Mismagius_worth_investing_in_for_PvP_battles\" title=\"15. Is Mismagius worth investing in for PvP battles?\">15. Is Mismagius worth investing in for PvP battles?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Misdreavus_Rare\"><\/span>Is a Misdreavus Rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>A <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> is considered a rare <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> due to its limited spawn locations and <strong>Ghost-type<\/strong> characteristics, making it a challenging catch for trainers. The rarity of <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> is further emphasized by its unique evolution into <strong>Mismagius<\/strong> using a <strong>Dusk Stone<\/strong>, a rare item that can be obtained through specific means, such as the <strong>Porto Marinada auction house<\/strong> or as a <strong>Pok\u00e9dex completion reward<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Misdreavus_Rarity\"><\/span>Understanding Misdreavus Rarity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To determine the rarity of <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong>, it&#8217;s essential to consider various factors, including its spawn rate, evolution requirements, and overall demand among trainers. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_are_the_odds_of_obtaining_a_shiny_Misdreavus\"><\/span>1. What are the odds of obtaining a shiny Misdreavus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The odds of obtaining a shiny <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> are 1 in 4096, with a 1 in 65536 chance of getting a square shiny form.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_Misdreavus_a_legendary_Pokemon\"><\/span>2. Is Misdreavus a legendary Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> is not a <strong>legendary Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>, but it is considered rare due to its unique characteristics and evolution requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_rare_is_shiny_Misdreavus_in_Pokemon_Go\"><\/span>3. How rare is shiny Misdreavus in Pok\u00e9mon Go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The shiny <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/strong> is rare, with a 1 in 4096 chance of encountering one, and its shiny form has a distinct green hue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_base_wild_encounter_shiny_rate_for_Misdreavus\"><\/span>4. What is the base wild encounter shiny rate for Misdreavus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The base wild encounter shiny rate for <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> is roughly 1 in 450, according to <strong>Silph Road Research<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_is_Misdreavus_good_in_battle\"><\/span>5. Why is Misdreavus good in battle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> is good in battle due to its physically defensive spread, allowing it to easily beat slower opponents and its ability to learn moves like <strong>Perish Song<\/strong>, <strong>Trick Room<\/strong>, and <strong>Will-O-Wisp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Was_Misdreavus_banned_from_any_Pokemon_leagues\"><\/span>6. Was Misdreavus banned from any Pok\u00e9mon leagues?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> was banned from the <strong>Little Cup<\/strong> due to its high <strong>Base Stat Total (BST)<\/strong> and dominant performance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Should_I_wait_to_evolve_Misdreavus_into_Mismagius\"><\/span>7. Should I wait to evolve Misdreavus into Mismagius?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s recommended to wait until <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> reaches level 46 to evolve it into <strong>Mismagius<\/strong>, as it learns its final exclusive move, <strong>Perish Song<\/strong>, at this level.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_the_rarest_shiny_Pokemon\"><\/span>8. What is the rarest shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The rarest shiny <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> can vary, but some of the rarest include <strong>Unown<\/strong>, <strong>Heracross<\/strong>, and <strong>Pawniard<\/strong>, with <strong>Unown<\/strong> being considered one of the rarest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_do_I_evolve_Misdreavus_into_Mismagius\"><\/span>9. How do I evolve Misdreavus into Mismagius?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To evolve <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> into <strong>Mismagius<\/strong>, use a <strong>Dusk Stone<\/strong>, which can be obtained through the <strong>Porto Marinada auction house<\/strong> or as a <strong>Pok\u00e9dex completion reward<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_color_is_shiny_Misdreavus\"><\/span>10. What color is shiny Misdreavus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The shiny form of <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> has a grassy green hue with dark yellow tips.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Can_Misdreavus_be_caught_in_Pokemon_games\"><\/span>11. Can Misdreavus be caught in Pok\u00e9mon games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> can be caught in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> games, specifically at night in areas like the <strong>Coronet Highlands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Is_Misdreavus_a_Ghost-type_Pokemon\"><\/span>12. Is Misdreavus a Ghost-type Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> is a <strong>Ghost-type Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> introduced in <strong>Generation II<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_What_are_the_three_rarest_Pokemon\"><\/span>13. What are the three rarest Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The three rarest <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> are <strong>Uxie<\/strong>, <strong>Mesprit<\/strong>, and <strong>Azelf<\/strong>, which are the <strong>Lake Guardians<\/strong> of the <strong>Sinnoh<\/strong> region.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Where_can_I_find_Misdreavus_in_Pokemon_Scarlet_and_Violet\"><\/span>14. Where can I find Misdreavus in Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Misdreavus<\/strong> can be found in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet<\/strong> at night in areas like the <strong>Coronet Highlands<\/strong>, specifically in the <strong>Stonetooth Rows<\/strong>, <strong>Sacred Plaza<\/strong>, and <strong>Celestica Ruins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Is_Mismagius_worth_investing_in_for_PvP_battles\"><\/span>15. Is Mismagius worth investing in for PvP battles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mismagius<\/strong> is not worth investing in for <strong>PvP<\/strong> battles due to its low damage and bulk, making it a poor investment with little long-term potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is a Misdreavus Rare? A Misdreavus is considered a rare Pok\u00e9mon due to its limited spawn locations and Ghost-type characteristics, making it a challenging catch for trainers. 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