Mismagius's Ghost typing gives it an immunity to Normal and Fighting. Only 2 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. Levitate adds more value on top. Known as the Magical Pokemon.
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 Weakness
ExcellentGhost and Dark-type 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Mismagius to get Misdreavus eggs easily using 31 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Destiny Bond, Imprison and 8 more.
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
Best Mismagius Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Mismagius misses out on Curse and Destiny Bond. That's 11 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Shadow Ball and Ominous Wind, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
No wild encounters for Mismagius. The 2-stage line runs through Misdreavus, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Mismagius in HeartGold & SoulSilver
The path to Mismagius starts with Misdreavus at Lv. 20-48 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MisdreavusCHALLENGINGCliff Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrassLv.20RareMidCaveNightCHALLENGINGCliff Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrassLv.20RareMidCaveNightCHALLENGINGCliff Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrassLv.20RareMidCaveNightCHALLENGINGCliff Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrassLv.20RareMidCaveNightCHALLENGINGCliff Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrassLv.20RareMidCaveNightCHALLENGINGCliff Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrassLv.20RareMidCaveNightEFFORTLESSMt. Silver - 1F Central ChamberSoulSilverGrassLv.45CommonLateCaveNightEFFORTLESSMt. Silver - 1F Central ChamberHeartGoldGrassLv.45CommonLateCaveNightEASYMt. Silver - 1F Upper ChamberHeartGoldGrassLv.45UncommonLateCaveNightEASYMt. Silver - 1F Upper ChamberSoulSilverGrassLv.45UncommonLateCaveNightEASYMt. Silver - 2FHeartGoldGrassLv.45UncommonLateCaveNightEASYMt. Silver - 2FSoulSilverGrassLv.45UncommonLateCaveNightEASYMt. Silver - 3FHeartGoldGrassLv.45UncommonLateCaveNightEASYMt. Silver - 3FSoulSilverGrassLv.45UncommonLateCaveNightEASYMt. Silver - Upper mountainsideHeartGoldGrassLv.45-48UncommonLateCaveNightEASYMt. Silver - Upper mountainsideSoulSilverGrassLv.45-48UncommonLateCaveNight
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.
Misdreavus evolves into Mismagius using a Dusk Stone. Mismagius is the fully evolved form. At 495 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A