[OVERVIEW]
Misdreavus is the most versatile Pokemon in the meta game, being able to fill many different roles such as speed control, bulky support, and setup sweeper. With no competing Ghost-types, Misdreavus becomes the only spinblocker and immunity to moves like Purugly's Fake Out, Machoke's Dynamic Punch and Glalie's Explosion. When combined with Levitate, Misdreavus is able to punish choice-item users like Zangoose and Relicanth from locking into Double-Edge, Close Combat, or Earthquake. Levitate also makes Misdreavus immune to Spikes, easing its switching capabilities. Misdreavus's above-average Speed makes it easier to cripple a threat with Will-O-Wisp to help make up for its low Defense, use Taunt to stop foes like Glalie from setting up Spikes, or setting up and sweeping. However, if not running Choice Scarf, Misdreavus is still outsped by common threats such as Electabuzz, Murkrow, and Kadabra. Misdreavus being a staple in the meta has led various Pokemon to run coverage such as Zangoose's Shadow Claw and Machoke's Payback. Overall, Misdreavus's movepool, relatively unique typing and ability, and solid stats make it versatile and easy to fit onto many teams to fill any role missing.
[SET]
name: Substitute Calm Mind
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Calm Mind
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Thunderbolt
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spd
[SET COMMENTS]
Misdreavus can utilize Substitute to get more chances to set up Calm Mind, being especially useful for blocking status conditions like Bellossom's Sleep Powder and Mantine's Toxic. Substitute can also be set up when forcing a switch against Pokemon like Purugly. Calm Mind makes it even more difficult for special attackers like Victreebel and Camerupt to break through with one shot, eventually allowing Misdreavus to switch between Calm Mind and Substitute and use them as setup fodder. If possible, try to keep the substitute up before sweeping, as it makes Misdreavus harder to revenge kill. Status spreaders like Trokoal and Ampharos can also help to cripple revenge killers or create setup fodder for Misdreavus. Glalie's access to Spikes makes it a good teammate, and can also take out a potential threat with Explosion, while Misdreavus can spinblock.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Shadow Ball
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Trick
move 4: Will-O-Wisp / Hidden Power Fighting / Destiny Bond
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spd
[SET COMMENTS]
Alongside Choice Scarf, Misdreavus can outspeed common fast threats like Electabuzz and Rapidash and setup sweepers like Rock Polish and Rhydon at +2. Misdreavus's advantage over faster Choice Scarf users such as Zangoose and Xatu is its typing and ability giving it a defensive presence without investment in bulk that makes it safer to switch in and cannot be revenge killed by Purugly's Fake Out, albeit does fear Sucker Punch. Misdreavus can also come in as a revenge killer or be brought out through pivots such as Monferno and Purugly. It is recommended to attack less earlier on in the match, in which the opponent could have a threat such as Pursuit Sneasel unrevealed. Trick is good for crippling bulky foes like Quagsire and Gastrodon, but stay wary of Sticky Hold Muk. Will-O-Wisp is another way to hinder switchins, Hidden Power Fighting provides coverage for Normal-types, and Destiny Bond can be used to stop potential sweeps. Do note that running Hidden Power Fighting lowers Misdreavus's Speed by 1 point, making out it outsped by otherwise same-Speed Choice Scarf users like Golduck, Pinsir, and opposing Misdreavus.
[SET]
name: Defensive Support
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Taunt / Thunderbolt / Substitute
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Pain Split
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 204 Def / 52 Spd
[SET COMMENTS]
creeps max speed neutral base 70s like victreebel and mantine
[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Thunderbolt
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spd
[SET COMMENTS]
[SET]
name: Lead
move 1: Taunt
move 2: Destiny Bond
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
item: Custap Berry / Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
immune to explosion+purugly
[CREDITS]
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