
| Max CP | 3,115 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Musharna is a Psychic-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,115 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Musharna has base stats of 183 Attack, 166 Defense, and 253 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 602.
Musharna can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Windy weather, Musharna receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Musharna is 3km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Headbutt STAB | Psychic | 12 | +10 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
| Charge Beam STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futuresight STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 100 | -70 | - | 110 | -70 |
| Psyshock STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Musharna takes increased damage from these types:
Musharna takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Musharna in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 4 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 6 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 7 |
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 8 |
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 9 |
| Dark Dragon | 256 | 188 | 211 | 4,147 |
| 10 |
| Psychic Ghost | 255 | 191 | 264 | 4,625 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 1,497 |
| 2 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 21 | 1,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 1,493 |
| 7 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 1,497 |
| 8 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 1,495 |
| 9 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 1,498 |
| 10 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 1,493 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 40 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 40 | 2,498 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 39 | 2,494 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 40 | 2,498 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 40 | 2,496 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 40 | 2,494 |
| 7 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 40 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 40 | 2,491 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 40 | 2,496 |
| 10 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 40 | 2,498 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,334 | 1,167 | 1,556 | 1,945 | 2,723 | 3,088 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,330 | 1,165 | 1,553 | 1,941 | 2,718 | 3,082 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,328 | 1,164 | 1,552 | 1,940 | 2,716 | 3,079 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,312 | 1,156 | 1,541 | 1,926 | 2,697 | 3,058 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,313 | 1,156 | 1,541 | 1,927 | 2,698 | 3,059 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,289 | 1,144 | 1,526 | 1,908 | 2,671 | 3,028 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,267 | 1,133 | 1,511 | 1,889 | 2,645 | 2,999 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,275 | 1,137 | 1,517 | 1,896 | 2,654 | 3,010 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,223 | 1,111 | 1,481 | 1,852 | 2,593 | 2,940 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,007 | 1,003 | 1,338 | 1,673 | 2,342 | 2,655 |
Important CP values for Musharna with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,088 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,723 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,481 - 1,556 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,852 - 1,945 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,481 - 1,556 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,111 - 1,167 CP |
Maximum CP for Musharna with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 2,723 |
| 2 | 2,723 | 27 | 2,723 |
| 3 | 2,723 | 28 | 2,723 |
| 4 | 2,723 | 29 | 2,723 |
| 5 | 367 | 30 | 2,334 |
| 6 | 2,723 | 31 | 2,723 |
| 7 | 2,723 | 32 | 2,723 |
| 8 | 2,723 | 33 | 2,723 |
| 9 | 2,723 | 34 | 2,723 |
| 10 | 778 | 35 | 2,529 |
| 11 | 2,723 | 36 | 2,723 |
| 12 | 2,723 | 37 | 2,723 |
| 13 | 2,723 | 38 | 2,723 |
| 14 | 2,723 | 39 | 2,723 |
| 15 | 1,167 | 40 | 2,723 |
| 16 | 2,723 | 41 | 2,723 |
| 17 | 2,723 | 42 | 2,723 |
| 18 | 2,723 | 43 | 2,723 |
| 19 | 2,723 | 44 | 2,723 |
| 20 | 1,556 | 45 | 2,913 |
| 21 | 2,723 | 46 | 2,723 |
| 22 | 2,723 | 47 | 2,723 |
| 23 | 2,723 | 48 | 2,723 |
| 24 | 2,723 | 49 | 2,723 |
| 25 | 1,945 | 50 | 3,088 |
Musharna (#518) is a Psychic-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,115 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Musharna is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Musharna in 2026.
Musharna's Attack stat is 183 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Musharna to contribute meaningful damage.
With 166 Defense (Good) and 253 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 602. This gives Musharna reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Musharna's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Musharna depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Zen Headbutt (Fast) with Futuresight (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Musharna has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Musharna can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark types.
In Master League, Musharna faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
Musharna appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Bug, Ghost, Dark-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Musharna at Level 20 (1,481 - 1,556 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,852 - 1,945 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,556 CP.
Musharna can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Musharna is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Musharna is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Musharna gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,852 - 1,945 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
Q: What is Musharna's max CP?
A: 3,088 CP at Level 50, or 2,723 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Musharna good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Musharna be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Musharna is available.
Q: What is Musharna weak to?
A: Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Zen Headbutt + Futuresight for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.