Mismagius Best Moveset
105/105 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def at 105 Speed on Ghost with AbilityLevitate granting Ground immunity. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureTimid runs fast special Ghost TermStab behind solid special bulk. The moveset outspeeds much of the tier and supports with MoveNasty Plot for +2 Sp. Atk setup. 60 HP and 60 Defense collapse to physical priority.
Pure Ghost with Levitate and 105 Sp. Atk in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Nasty Plot doubled Sp. Atk, and Taunt shut down defensive teams. Fast and dangerous after one boost.
Best Moves
Best Build
Mismagius best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Same Nasty Plot formula in Gen V (Black & White). Shadow Ball plus Thunderbolt coverage swept teams that couldn't handle a boosted Ghost-type attacker.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VI (X & Y). Stronger Ghost-types with better utility pushed Mismagius aside. 105 Sp. Atk wasn't enough to stand out anymore.
Wall Moveset
- Hex
- Will O Wisp
- Taunt
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Same decline in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Pure Ghost had too many weaknesses to Dark and Ghost coverage, and faster options existed.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Mystical Fire
- Nasty Plot
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Fell further as newer Ghost-types with better stats or abilities took the Nasty Plot sweeper role.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Mystical Fire
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Mismagius Weakness
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 |
What is Mismagius Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Mismagius
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn20-24% Scald11-13% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Glimmora builds →Power Gem32-38% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Corviknight builds →U Turn13-15% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Mismagius
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 SV
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 - LakeLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 36%NightEast Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 36%NightGlaseado MountainLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 36%NightNorth Province (Area One) - LakeLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 36%NightNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 36%NightSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 36%NightSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 36%NightSouth Province (Area One) - LakeLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 36%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 36%NightTagtree Thicket - LakeLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 36%NightWest Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 36%NightEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 9%NightGlaseado MountainLv.10-40OverworldRate 9%NightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 9%NightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 9%NightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 9%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 9%NightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 9%NightWest Province (Area One) - MountainLv.10-40OverworldVioletRate 9%Night
Step 2Mismagius ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.40-60OverworldVioletRate 1%NightEast Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.40-60OverworldVioletRate 1%NightGlaseado MountainLv.40-60OverworldVioletRate 1%NightNorth Province (Area One) - LakeLv.40-60OverworldVioletRate 1%NightNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.40-60OverworldVioletRate 1%NightSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.40-60OverworldVioletRate 1%NightSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.40-60OverworldVioletRate 1%NightSouth Province (Area One) - LakeLv.40-60OverworldVioletRate 1%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.40-60OverworldVioletRate 1%NightTagtree Thicket - LakeLv.40-60OverworldVioletRate 1%NightWest Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.40-60OverworldVioletRate 1%Nightor 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 PLA
Misdreavus is your first catch on the way to Mismagius. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-62 across 5 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MisdreavusCelestica RuinsLv.39-42FloorRate 15%NightSacred PlazaLv.39-42FloorRate 15%NightStonetooth RowsLv.43-46GrassRate 15%NightIce Column ChamberLv.59-62Cave
Step 2Mismagius ✓Stonetooth RowsLv.16-46GrassRate 15%or 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 BDSP
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 ForestLv.10-11GrassShining PearlRate 20%NightLost Tower - 1FLv.17FloorShining PearlRate 20%NightLost Tower - 2FLv.18FloorShining PearlRate 20%NightLost Tower - 3FLv.19FloorShining PearlRate 20%NightLost Tower - 4FLv.20FloorShining PearlRate 20%NightLost Tower - 5FLv.21FloorShining PearlRate 20%NightDazzling CaveLv.16-20CaveShining PearlStargleam CavernLv.16-20CaveShining Pearl
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 USUM
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 reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPCPoni MeadowLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Night
Step 2Mismagius ✓
Base Stats
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 cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it.
Mismagius Guide
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 C-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.
Run Shadow Ball, Nasty Plot, Mysticalfire, and Dazzling Gleam on Mismagius. Shadow Ball is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves