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.
It appears as if from nowhere—muttering incantations, placing curses, and giving people terrifying visions.
Mismagius have been known to cast spells to make people fall in love, so some people search for this Pokémon as if their life depended on 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 |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x107-127%KO Dark Pulse 2x79-93% Bite 2x81-96% Brutal Swing 2x81-96% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x122-144%KO Throat Chop 2x115-136%KO Dark Pulse 2x56-67% Shadow Claw 2x67-79% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x138-162%KO Crunch 2x117-138%KO Dark Pulse 2x47-56% Shadow Claw 2x67-80% | ||
 Guzzlord DarkDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Guzzlord builds →Crunch 2x104-122%KO Dark Pulse 2x64-76% Shadow Claw 2x60-71% Bite 2x77-91% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Umbreon builds →Dark Pulse 2x45-53% Shadow Ball 2x30-36% Feint Attack 2x56-67% Assurance 2x56-67% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Chandelure can KO Mismagius with Shadow Ball (104-123%). Hydreigon threatens a KO with Dark Pulse (93-110%). Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 97-114%.
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x104-123%KO Flamethrower59-69% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor76-90% Dark Pulse 2x93-110%KO U Turn14-16% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x171-201%KO Rock Slide80-94% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 52 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Destiny Bond, Imprison and 10 more.
Sun & Moon Mismagius Best Moveset
Mismagius leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to deal early damage. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Mismagius best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
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 breeding, Mismagius misses out on Curse and Destiny Bond. That's 13 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Mismagius in Sun & Moon
Mismagius is a gift in this game. Pick it up at Poké Pelago — no wild encounters or spawn rates to deal with. The details below cover exactly when it becomes available.
How to Obtain Mismagius in Sun & Moon
To get Mismagius, start by catching Misdreavus through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 7-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MisdreavusHau'oli CemeterySunGrass Lv.7-1030%EarlyNightHau'oli CemeteryMoonGrass Lv.7-1030%EarlyNight
Step 2Mismagius ✓Poké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedSunGift from NPC Lv.49-552%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedMoonGift from NPC Lv.49-552%Postor evolve from Misdreavus (Step 1)
Mismagius Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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. Shadow Ball with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, Mismagius fills the sweeper role. It's leaning toward the special side (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.
In Sun & Moon, run Shadow Ball, Skillswap, Dazzling Gleam, and Taunt on Mismagius. Shadow Ball is the most common pick at 25% 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 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