Stats & Training
The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Sp. Atk backs it up, though Speed doesn't pull its weight. Worth 2 HP EVs on a fast 800K XP curve to max out.
The dream mist coming from its forehead changes into many different colors depending on the dream that was eaten.
The dream mist coming from its forehead changes into many different colors depending on the dream that was eaten.
Musharna Weakness
Type-wise, Musharna takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Musharna's overall bulk (116/85/95) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Purrloin Dark | D | |
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Purrloin builds →Thief 2x28-35% Pursuit 2x19-23% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x32-38% Thief 2x32-38% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x49-58% Bite 2x38-46% Assurance 2x38-46% Thief 2x38-46% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x36-43% Payback 2x30-36% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Purrloin builds →Assurance 2x28-33% Thief 2x28-33% Pursuit 2x19-23% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x38-45% U-turn 2x34-41% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x23-27% Feint Attack 2x30-36% Thief 2x30-36% Snarl 2x23-27% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Liepard builds →U-turn 2x29-35% Assurance 2x38-45% Thief 2x38-45% Snarl 2x32-38% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x47-56% Bite 2x36-43% Assurance 2x36-43% Thief 2x36-43% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x34-41% Snarl 2x19-23% Payback 2x29-34% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x37-44% U-turn 2x34-40% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x23-28% Feint Attack 2x30-36% Thief 2x30-36% Snarl 2x23-28% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x47-56% Shadow Claw 2x28-33% Bite 2x35-42% Assurance 2x35-42% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x44-52% Feint Attack 2x34-40% Snarl 2x19-22% Payback 2x28-34% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Purrloin builds →Night Slash 2x30-36% U-turn 2x20-24% Shadow Claw 2x20-24% Assurance 2x25-30% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x32-38% Shadow Ball 2x21-25% U-turn 2x23-27% Feint Attack 2x30-36% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x27-32% Night Slash 2x59-70% Shadow Claw 2x40-47% Bite 2x51-60% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Liepard builds →Shadow Ball 2x30-36% Night Slash 2x44-52% Shadow Claw 2x29-35% U-turn 2x29-35% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x55-65% Crunch 2x47-55% Shadow Claw 2x28-33% Bite 2x36-42% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x44-52% Feint Attack 2x33-39% Snarl 2x18-21% Payback 2x28-33% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x32-38% Shadow Ball 2x21-25% U-turn 2x23-27% Feint Attack 2x30-36% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x27-32% X-Scissor 2x46-54% Night Slash 2x61-72% Shadow Claw 2x41-48% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Liepard builds →Shadow Ball 2x31-37% Night Slash 2x44-52% Shadow Claw 2x29-35% U-turn 2x29-35% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x56-66% Crunch 2x48-57% Shadow Claw 2x27-32% Bite 2x36-42% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x44-52% Feint Attack 2x33-39% Snarl 2x17-20% Payback 2x28-33% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona's Fire Blast hits Musharna for 40-48%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain18-22% Fire Blast40-48% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | A | |
Bug is super effective against MusharnaView Genesect → | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Jellicent builds →Scald17-20% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x57-67% Draco Meteor45-53% Fire Blast26-30% Flamethrower21-25% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Musharna evolved from Munna's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Munna eggs (quick to hatch). The evolution from Munna pushed Musharna to 487 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Musharna to get Munna eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Baton Pass, Curse and 6 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Musharna Best Moveset
Musharna runs Calm Mind to boost before sweeping. Synchronize and Modest nature shape the build, with Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Musharna best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Moonlight
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Barrier and Baton Pass give Musharna options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Future Sight and Synchronoise. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Musharna in Black 2 & White 2
Finding Musharna at moderate rates takes patience. 2 spots are available in endgame routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Musharna in Black 2 & White 2
Munna is your first catch on the way to Musharna. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 57-66 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MunnaDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2Grass Lv.57-58UncommonPostAnyDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2Grass Lv.57-58UncommonPostAnyDreamyard - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.65-66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.65-66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2Grass Lv.65-66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2Grass Lv.65-66UncommonPostAnyDouble grass
Step 2Musharna ✓Dreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2Grass Lv.59RarePostAnyShaking spotDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2Grass Lv.59RarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Munna (Step 1)
Musharna Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Musharna works as a support with 487 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. Psychic with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Musharna's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Chandelure (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 29 Speed, Musharna won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Forewarn is the go-to ability for Musharna. It reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups. Synchronize is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Musharna is a special attacker with base 107 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 29 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the support role.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Psychic, Calm Mind, Moonlight, and Thunder Wave. Psychic leads at 17% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Musharna has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Musharna has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves