musharna
Generation V · #0518 — Drowsing Pokémon
Musharna, known as the Drowsing Pokémon, is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V that represents the evolved form of Munna. As National Pokédex entry #518, Musharna stands 1.1 meters tall and weighs 60.5 kilograms, making it a moderately-sized Pokémon with a distinctive appearance centered around its dream-consuming abilities. This peculiar creature gained prominence in the Unova region, where it was catalogued as entry #024 in the local Pokédex. With a base stat total of 487, Musharna boasts notably high HP (116) and Special Attack (107), complemented by solid defenses that make it a viable choice for both casual trainers and competitive players seeking a bulky special attacker with unique utility abilities.
Base Stats
Height
1.1m
Weight
60.5kg
Category
Drowsing Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
pink
Shape
humanoid
Abilities
Reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.
Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Musharna Biology & Physical Characteristics
Musharna exhibits a rounded, bipedal body structure with a pronounced tapir-like trunk, featuring a light purple body contrasted by a pale pink head. Its most distinctive features include oval red eyes framed by three eyelashes and dark pink circular ovals adorning its forehead and cheeks, with the mysterious dream mist perpetually seeping from the marking on its forehead. Unlike many Pokémon, Musharna's eyes typically remain closed even during waking hours, though they possess the remarkable ability to open when necessary. The tips of its four stubby limbs are colored dark pink, providing visual balance to its overall design. Like its pre-evolution Munna, Musharna feeds exclusively on dreams harvested from people and Pokémon, with the dream mist it expels displaying various colors depending on the nature of the dreams consumed—most commonly manifesting as pink, though capable of shifting through an entire spectrum of hues. Intriguingly, the shapes and forms of consumed dreams can actually materialize within the mist itself, creating a visual representation of its meals.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Musharna Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Musharna maintains an even gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female, allowing for balanced breeding outcomes regardless of parental sex combinations. The species belongs to the Field Egg Group, classifying it among terrestrial Pokémon that share compatible breeding genetics with numerous other ground-dwelling species throughout the Pokédex. Eggs produced by Musharna require ten cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 2,314 to 2,570 steps of travel before the resulting Munna emerges from its egg. The base friendship value of Musharna stands at 70 in Generations V through VII, though this was adjusted downward to 50 in subsequent generations, reflecting the creature's temperamental nature when newly hatched or freshly awakened. Trainers seeking to breed Musharna should be aware that the species grows at a fast rate, meaning offspring will level quickly and reach their full potential relatively expeditiously compared to many other Pokémon.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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black 2 white 2
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black white
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sun moon
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ultra sun ultra moon
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
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diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
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black white
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colosseum
tm04
platinum
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sun moon
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ultra sun ultra moon
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musharna's Evolution Chain
Musharna Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Musharna evolves from Munna through exposure to a Moon Stone, a lunar-themed evolution mechanic that perfectly complements the Psychic-type's mystical dream-eating nature. The evolution process transforms the smaller, more timid Munna into the more robust and powerful Musharna, with the evolution granting significant stat improvements across the board, particularly in HP and Special Attack. The moon-based evolution method underscores the connection between Musharna and nocturnal dream cycles, as the Moon Stone catalyzes the manifestation of the Pokémon's latent psychic potential. This evolution mechanic has remained consistent across all generations since Musharna's introduction in Generation V, maintaining the established lore that lunar energy amplifies and stabilizes the dream-consuming abilities that define both evolutionary stages of this lineage.
Where to Find
dreamyard
unova
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Musharna Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Musharna maintains an almost constant state of drowsiness, sleeping and dreaming perpetually even when its eyes appear to be open, embodying its classification as the Drowsing Pokémon. According to Pokédex documentation, this Pokémon should be approached with extreme caution, particularly when the dream mist emanating from its body turns dark in coloration, as such nightmarish vapors possess the terrifying ability to manifest people's nightmares into reality. Musharna is notoriously temperamental when freshly roused from sleep, becoming a terrible grump that should be left undisturbed whenever possible. The species has been documented employing three distinct sleeping postures: Floaty-Rubbing Sleep, Face-Rubbing Sleep, and Dream Mist Sleep, each serving different purposes in its dream-consumption cycle. Musharna's behavior reflects its evolutionary adaptation to a nocturnal, introspective lifestyle centered entirely around the absorption and processing of psychic dream energy from surrounding organisms.
Pokedex Entries
The mist emanating from their foreheads is packed with the dreams of people and Pokémon.
The dream mist coming from its forehead changes into many different colors depending on the dream that was eaten.
With the mist from its forehead, it can create shapes of things from dreams it has eaten.
The mist emanating from their foreheads is packed with the dreams of people and Pokémon.
The dream mist coming from its forehead changes into many different colors depending on the dream that was eaten.
The mist emanating from their foreheads is packed with the dreams of people and Pokémon.
The dream mist coming from its forehead changes into many different colors depending on the dream that was eaten.
When dark mists emanate from its body, don’t get too near. If you do, your nightmares will become reality.
It drowses and dreams all the time. It’s best to leave it be if it’s just woken up, as it’s a terrible grump when freshly roused from sleep.
Musharna Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Musharna derives from a combination of 'mush' (relating to its soft, rounded appearance and tapir-like features) and the suffix 'arna,' creating a name that suggests both the dreamy, mushy quality of sleep and the somewhat abstract nature of dream consumption. The Japanese designation ムシャーナ (Musharna) maintains this phonetic structure while emphasizing the creature's drowsy, semi-conscious demeanor. The design itself draws inspiration from tapirs, animals which hold significant cultural symbolism in dream lore across multiple mythologies—particularly in Japanese tradition where tapirs (called baku) are legendary creatures believed to consume bad dreams and nightmares. Musharna's appearance deliberately invokes this mythological heritage through its pronounced trunk-like snout and compact, rounded body shape characteristic of tapirs. The prominent marking on its forehead serves as the focal point for dream mist emission, visually anchoring the Pokémon's primary biological function and making its dream-eating ability immediately apparent to any observer.
Learnable Moves
Musharna can learn 71 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| guard swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| lucky chant | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| misty explosion | fairy | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 |
| moonblast | fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| moonlight | fairy | Status | — | — | 5 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| power swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic terrain | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| yawn | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Musharna Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Musharna functions as a bulky special attacker with excellent HP (116) and Special Attack (107) stats, supported by respectable defensive typing and abilities that provide meaningful utility beyond raw damage output. Its three available abilities each serve distinct strategic purposes: Forewarn reveals the opponent's strongest move upon entry, Synchronize copies burns, paralysis, and poison effects onto the attacking Pokémon, and the Hidden Ability Telepathy prevents damage from friendly Pokémon in double battles. Musharna's movepool includes powerful special moves such as Psychic, Dream Eater, and Future Sight, complemented by utility moves like Calm Mind for stat amplification and Moonblast for coverage against Dark-types. However, Musharna's severely limited Speed stat (29) presents a significant competitive liability, requiring careful team building and strategic use of paralysis support or priority moves to compensate for its inability to outspeed most threats. Its dual-typing weakness to Ghost and Dark-type moves, combined with only average coverage options outside the Psychic category, restricts Musharna to specialized roles such as a bulky pivot or support Pokémon rather than a primary offensive threat in most competitive formats.
Commonly Asked Questions About Musharna
What type is Musharna?
Musharna is a psychic type Pokemon.
What does Musharna evolve from?
Musharna evolved from munna.
What are Musharna's weaknesses?
Musharna is weak to bug, ghost and dark type moves.
Where can I find Musharna?
Musharna can be found in dreamyard (unova).
Musharna Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Musharna has established itself as an iconic member of the Unova region's Pokédex, earning recognition through its unique niche as the only Pokémon that actively consumes and manifests dreams in the official canon. The species has generated significant cultural interest due to its connection to tapir mythology and dream symbolism, appealing particularly to players fascinated by the psychological and supernatural aspects of the Pokémon universe. Its distinctive appearance and dream-eating mechanics have made Musharna a popular choice for themed teams and fan communities focused on Psychic-type Pokémon, generating substantial fan art and creative content exploring the philosophical implications of consciousness and dreams within the Pokémon world. The Pokédex entries describing the manifestation of nightmares as dark mist have particularly captured the imagination of the fanbase, inspiring numerous creative interpretations of Musharna's potential darker applications in speculative fiction and fan works.
Where to Find Musharna in Every Pokémon Game
Musharna was originally available in Pokémon Black and White where it occupied Unova Pokédex slot #024, later shifting to #087 in Black 2 and White 2 as the regional Pokédex underwent reorganization. The species has since appeared in numerous subsequent generations and remakes, including appearances in the Galar Pokédex (#091) in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Players seeking Musharna must first obtain a Munna, typically found in early-game areas of whichever game features the species, before exposing it to a Moon Stone to trigger evolution. Moon Stones are widely distributed across most games through various methods including ground item pickups, NPC trades, or purchasable stock in Poké Centers. The relatively high catch rate of 75 for the species itself, combined with abundant Moon Stone availability throughout the franchise, makes obtaining a trained Musharna accessible to players of all experience levels. In competitive contexts, Musharna's availability varies by generation and competitive format, but its presence in the National Pokédex ensures that competitive players can reliably obtain the species through either main series gameplay or Pokémon Bank/Pokémon Home transfer services across compatible games.