Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Tyranitar builds →Dark Pulse 2x64-76% Crunch 2x130-153%KO Bite 2x98-116%KO Payback 2x83-98% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x107-127%KO Bite 2x81-96% Assurance 2x81-96% | ||
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Wo-Chien builds →Foul Play 2x105-124%KO Dark Pulse 2x64-76% Payback 2x56-67% | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Meowscarada builds →Night Slash 2x98-116%KO Knock Off 2x90-107%KO Bite 2x83-98% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Umbreon builds →Dark Pulse 2x45-53% Bite 2x56-67% Assurance 2x56-67% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, 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% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 53 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Destiny Bond, Imprison and 6 more.
Scarlet & Violet Mismagius Best Moveset
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
Moves
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 Poltergeist and Phantom Force, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mismagius in Scarlet & Violet
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 Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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. Shadow Ball with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
For Scarlet & Violet, 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.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves