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.
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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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile's Knock Off hits Musharna for 76-89%. Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (98-116%). Volcarona deals 42-49% with Flamethrower.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x76-89% Ice Shard24-28% Pursuit 2x47-55% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x98-116%KO Sludge Bomb55-65% Focus Blast24-29% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain23-27% Flamethrower42-49% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Musharna View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x55-65% Flamethrower19-23% Ice Beam19-23% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Baton Pass, Curse and 7 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Musharna Best Moveset
Modest nature gives Musharna the special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Musharna best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Rain Dance
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Moonlight
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Barrier and Baton Pass give Musharna options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
You're catching Munna first, not Musharna. Munna appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Musharna in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Munna is your first catch on the way to Musharna. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 36-38 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MunnaMirage Spots - Area 14Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 14Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 23Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3814%LateMirage Spots - Area 23Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3814%Late
Step 2Musharna ✓
Musharna Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Musharna works as a tank with 487 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. Psychic with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 tank role.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the core moveset is Psychic, Shadow Ball, Raindance, and Protect. Psychic leads at 25% 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