Mismagius's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, HP trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def EVs, on a fast 800K XP curve.
Its cry sounds like an incantation. It is said the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power.
Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it.
Ghost and Dark moves hit Mismagius for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Mismagius's special bulk (base 105 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Mudsdale's Earthquake hits Mismagius for 76-90%. Glimmora deals 40-47% with Power Gem.
 Mudsdale Ground | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake76-90% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn30-36% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Glimmora builds →Power Gem40-47% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Uxie builds →U Turn10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Corviknight builds →U Turn13-15% | ||
Mismagius doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Misdreavus's line. Breed this form to get Misdreavus eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Misdreavus gave Mismagius the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+20), bringing the total to 495 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mismagius to get Misdreavus eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
The game plan is straightforward: click Nasty Plot, then sweep. Leftovers and Levitate support the setup turn. EVs go into max Sp. Atk and Speed so Mismagius hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Mismagius best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Draining Kiss
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
- Draining Kiss
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Mystical Fire
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Hex
- Thunder Wave
- Shadow Ball
- Thunder
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
- Energy Ball
- Draining Kiss
Recommended Teammates
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Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Skill Swap
- Dazzling Gleam
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Mystical Fire
- Nasty Plot
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Mismagius's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Poltergeist and Phantom Force for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Mismagius's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Shadow Ball and Hex, and coverage across 10 types keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Without breeding, Mismagius misses out on Curse and Destiny Bond. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Phantom Force and Shadow Ball, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Mismagius's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Phantom Force and Shadow Ball gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
low spawn rates across 11 encounter spots for Mismagius. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Mismagius in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Mismagius starts with Misdreavus at Lv. 10-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MisdreavusCasseroya Lake - LakeOverworld Lv.10-40 Water36%EarlyNightEast Province (Area Three) - LakeOverworld Lv.10-40 Route36%EarlyNightGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.10-40 Cave36%EarlyNightNorth Province (Area One) - LakeOverworld Lv.10-40 Route36%EarlyNightNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeOverworld Lv.10-40 Route36%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeOverworld Lv.10-40 Route36%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeOverworld Lv.10-40 Route36%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area One) - LakeOverworld Lv.10-40 Route36%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeOverworld Lv.10-40 Route36%EarlyNightTagtree Thicket - LakeOverworld Lv.10-40 Forest36%EarlyNightWest Province (Area Three) - LakeOverworld Lv.10-40 Route36%EarlyNightEast Province (Area One) - MountainOverworld Lv.10-40 Route9%EarlyNightGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.10-40 Cave9%EarlyNightGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.10-40 Cave9%EarlyNightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainOverworld Lv.10-40 Route9%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainOverworld Lv.10-40 Route9%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainOverworld Lv.10-40 Route9%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainOverworld Lv.10-40 Route9%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainOverworld Lv.10-40 Route9%EarlyNightWest Province (Area One) - MountainOverworld Lv.10-40 Route9%EarlyNight
Step 2Mismagius ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeOverworld Lv.40-60 Water1%LateNightEast Province (Area Three) - LakeOverworld Lv.40-60 Route1%LateNightGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.40-60 Cave1%LateNightNorth Province (Area One) - LakeOverworld Lv.40-60 Route1%LateNightNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeOverworld Lv.40-60 Route1%LateNightSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeOverworld Lv.40-60 Route1%LateNightSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeOverworld Lv.40-60 Route1%LateNightSouth Province (Area One) - LakeOverworld Lv.40-60 Route1%LateNightSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeOverworld Lv.40-60 Route1%LateNightTagtree Thicket - LakeOverworld Lv.40-60 Forest1%LateNightWest Province (Area Three) - LakeOverworld Lv.40-60 Route1%LateNightor evolve from Misdreavus (Step 1)
Mismagius starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Mismagius in Legends: Arceus
Misdreavus is your first catch on the way to Mismagius. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 5 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MisdreavusIce Column ChamberGrass IceCommonCelestica RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonNightSacred PlazaGrass FacilityUncommonNightStonetooth RowsGrassUncommonNight
Step 2Mismagius ✓Stonetooth RowsGrassUncommonor evolve from Misdreavus (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Mismagius. The 2-stage line runs through Misdreavus, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Mismagius in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Misdreavus is your first catch on the way to Mismagius. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-21 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MisdreavusEterna ForestGrass Lv.10-11 Forest20%EarlyNightLost Tower - 1FGrass Lv.17 Building20%MidNightLost Tower - 2FGrass Lv.18 Building20%MidNightLost Tower - 3FGrass Lv.19 Building20%MidNightLost Tower - 4FGrass Lv.20 Building20%MidNightLost Tower - 5FGrass Lv.21 Building20%MidNightDazzling CaveGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidStargleam CavernGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMid
Step 2Mismagius ✓
Mismagius doesn't appear wild. Catch Misdreavus instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Mismagius. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Mismagius in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Mismagius starts with Misdreavus at Lv. 37-57 via gift and walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MisdreavusPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.37-433%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.37-433%LatePoni MeadowUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5710%PostNightPoni MeadowUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5710%PostNightPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.49-552%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.49-552%Post
Step 2Mismagius ✓
Don't let Mismagius's 495 base stat total fool you. Levitate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a sweeper.
Run Levitate on Mismagius. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. With base 105 Speed, Levitate gives Mismagius an edge before opponents can react.
Mismagius fills the sweeper role. It's a special attacker with base 105 Sp. Atk. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Mismagius has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Mismagius has been available in 12 games since Diamond & Pearl, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
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