mismagius
Generation IV · #0429 — Magical Pokémon
Mismagius is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV that represents the evolved form of Misdreavus. Known as the Magical Pokémon, Mismagius embodies mystical power and otherworldly presence, earning a Pokédex number of 429 in the National Pokédex. Standing at just 0.9 meters tall and weighing a mere 4.4 kilograms, this ethereal creature belies its supernatural potency through its signature ability, Levitate, which allows it to hover effortlessly above the ground and evade Ground-type attacks entirely. With a base stat total of 495, Mismagius demonstrates remarkable balance in its Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed, each reaching a respectable 105, making it a formidable special attacker with excellent defensive capabilities and the velocity to outpace many opponents in competitive battling scenarios.
Base Stats
Height
0.9m
Weight
4.4kg
Category
Magical Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
purple
Shape
ball
Abilities
Evades ground moves.
Mismagius Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mismagius is a distinctly spectral Pokémon with a predominantly purple coloration that gives it a distinctly magical appearance reminiscent of a witch from folklore. Its rounded head is crowned with elaborate, pointed tufts that resemble the brim of a witch's hat, with the tips of these extensions displaying a lighter shade than the rest of its body, creating a striking visual contrast. The creature features a characteristic thin, red mouth shaped like the letter 'W,' lending it an enigmatic and somewhat mischievous expression. Below its head sits a short, thorax-like bulge from which its ghostly body extends, surrounded by three elliptical red spheres that appear to orbit its upper torso. The lower body is particularly distinctive, featuring extensions on both sides that resemble a flowing cloak or spectral garments, with the forward-facing portions appearing tattered and worn, while the rear sections maintain a more intact appearance, altogether creating the impression of a supernatural being draped in magical vestments.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Mismagius Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Mismagius maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female individuals, reflecting the species' equal representation across both sexes in populations. The species belongs to the Amorphous egg group, a classification that groups together many Ghost-type and gelatinous Pokémon that lack clearly defined body structures, indicating its ghostly, malleable nature. Breeding Mismagius requires a compatibility with other Pokémon within the Amorphous egg group, allowing for diverse breeding combinations and genetic variety among offspring. The species exhibits a base happiness value of 35, which is notably lower than average, suggesting that wild-caught Mismagius specimens tend to be less friendly and more temperamental than many other Pokémon species, reflecting their mischievous and unpredictable nature. When breeding occurs successfully, the resulting eggs require 25 hatch cycles to develop, equivalent to approximately 6,169 to 6,425 steps while carrying the egg, and newly hatched Mismagius benefit from the species' fast growth rate, allowing them to level up relatively quickly and reach their full potential in competitive or narrative scenarios.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
+765 more TMs/HMs
mismagius's Evolution Chain
Mismagius Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mismagius is the final evolutionary form of Misdreavus, obtained when the base form is exposed to a Dusk Stone. This evolution represents a significant transformation in power and mystical capability, with Mismagius gaining enhanced stats across multiple categories while maintaining the Ghost-type designation of its predecessor. The evolution from Misdreavus to Mismagius is marked by the development of its more elaborate and witch-like appearance, including the more pronounced tufts and the ghostly cloak-like extensions that define its mature form. Unlike many other Ghost-type evolution lines, Mismagius does not undergo any further evolution in subsequent generations, making the Dusk Stone evolution its final form and the culmination of its power progression. The Dusk Stone evolution mechanic symbolizes the Pokémon's transition from a mischievous spirit to a fully-fledged magical entity capable of wielding complex incantations and powerful supernatural abilities, reflecting the deeper magical understanding it achieves upon maturation.
Where to Find
abundant shrine
unova
poke pelago
alola
Mismagius Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Mismagius is renowned for its unpredictable and often mischievous behavior, appearing suddenly and without warning to cause havoc upon unsuspecting humans and Pokémon alike. Its most distinctive characteristic is the eerie quality of its vocalizations, which sound like incantations or mystical chanting and have been documented to cause severe headaches and vivid hallucinations in those who hear them. According to various Pokédex entries, some of its cries can torment listeners, while others possess the rare potential to bring happiness and positive emotions. The species is particularly noted for its ability to manipulate dreams and consciousness, as demonstrated in episodes where Mismagius has placed victims into supernatural sleep states, transporting them into strange dream worlds from which they cannot awaken until the Pokémon itself falls asleep or is defeated. Despite its generally malevolent reputation, Mismagius holds significant cultural importance in human communities, with many people deliberately seeking out these creatures to cast spells of love, protection against misfortune, or general good fortune, though such invitations into one's home carry considerable risk should the temperamental Pokémon become provoked or angered.
Pokedex Entries
Its cries sound like incantations. Those hearing it are tormented by headaches and hallucinations.
It chants incantations. While they usually torment targets, some chants bring happiness.
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.
Its cry sounds like an incantation. It is said the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power.
Its cry sounds like an incantation. It is said the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power.
It chants incantations. While they usually torment targets, some chants bring happiness.
Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it.
It chants incantations. While they usually torment targets, some chants bring happiness.
Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it.
It appears as if from nowhere—muttering incantations, placing curses, and giving people terrifying visions.
Feared for its wrath and the curses it spreads, this Pokémon will also, on a whim, cast spells that help people.
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.
Its muttered curses can cause awful headaches or terrifying visions that torment others.
The incantations Mismagius chants can ward against misfortune, so a custom exists of inviting it into one's home. Incur the Pokémon's displeasure, however, and disaster will surely ensue.
Mismagius Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Mismagius is derived from a combination of 'mischief' or 'miss' with the suffix '-magius,' evoking connotations of magic and wizardry while maintaining phonetic similarity to its pre-evolved form, Misdreavus. In Japanese, it is known as Mumarji, a name that similarly suggests mystical properties and otherworldly nature. The design of Mismagius draws heavy inspiration from witches and sorceresses in Western folklore, with its pointed hat-like tufts, flowing cloak-like body extensions, and the characteristic 'W'-shaped mouth all contributing to this aesthetic. The purple coloration traditionally associated with mysticism and magic in Western culture reinforces this thematic connection, while the red spheres surrounding its body and the elaborate tufts suggest arcane magical energies and supernatural auras. Every aspect of Mismagius's visual design—from its diminutive size suggesting both mischief and elusiveness to its otherworldly proportions—deliberately constructs an image of a supernatural entity that exists between the material and spirit worlds, embodying humanity's archetypal conception of the magical witch as both fascinating and dangerous.
Learnable Moves
Mismagius can learn 103 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| burning jealousy | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| grudge | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| lucky chant | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| mean look | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| perish song | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| phantom force | ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| poltergeist | ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 |
| power gem | rock | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic noise | psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| psywave | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow sneak | ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
Mismagius Competitive Battle Guide
Mismagius presents an interesting competitive profile as a special attacking Ghost-type Pokémon with exceptional Speed and Special Defense stats, each standing at 105, complemented by an equally impressive 105 Special Attack. This stat distribution makes Mismagius an ideal choice for special-focused teams seeking a Ghost-type option that can both deal significant damage and withstand special attacks from opposing teams. Its Levitate ability is particularly valuable in competitive scenarios, providing immunity to Ground-type moves and Spikes damage, which are common hazard strategies employed in competitive formats. With a base experience yield of 173 and EV yield distribution favoring Special Attack and Special Defense equally, Mismagius rewards trainers who invest in its offensive and defensive capabilities, allowing for flexible EV spreads depending on team composition and strategic needs. The species learns a diverse movepool including status moves, special attacks, and coverage options, enabling it to fill various roles within team structures, whether as a primary special sweeper, a wall against special-attacking opponents, or a utility Pokémon capable of supporting teammates through utility moves and entry hazard removal.
Commonly Asked Questions About Mismagius
What type is Mismagius?
Mismagius is a ghost type Pokemon.
What does Mismagius evolve from?
Mismagius evolved from misdreavus.
What are Mismagius's weaknesses?
Mismagius is weak to ghost and dark type moves.
Where can I find Mismagius?
Mismagius can be found in abundant shrine (unova) and poke pelago (alola).
Mismagius Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Mismagius has achieved notable recognition within Pokémon culture, particularly among fans drawn to Ghost-type Pokémon and those appreciating magical, witch-themed designs. The species has been featured prominently in various Pokémon animated series episodes, most notably in 'Malice in Wonderland!' from the Diamond and Pearl series, where its dream-manipulation abilities played a central role in the narrative. In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Mismagius has received multiple cards across different generations and sets, allowing collectors to engage with the character in a different medium and contributing to its presence in the broader Pokémon collectible ecosystem. The species' thematic connection to witchcraft and magic has resonated particularly with players who appreciate the darker, more mysterious aspects of the Pokémon universe, influencing team-building choices and aesthetic preferences within the fanbase. Additionally, Mismagius's role as a love-spell Pokémon in human culture has been explored in various Pokédex entries and media, making it a culturally significant figure within the Pokémon world and adding layers of narrative depth to its character that extend beyond its mechanical role as a competitive Pokémon.
Where to Find Mismagius in Every Pokémon Game
Mismagius can be obtained throughout the Pokémon games primarily by evolving Misdreavus using a Dusk Stone, with Misdreavus availability varying significantly across different game generations and versions. In the original Diamond and Pearl games where Mismagius was introduced, wild Misdreavus could be encountered in various locations, and the Dusk Stone evolution was readily accessible to players progressing through the main narrative. Subsequent games like Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver maintained availability of the pre-evolved form with similar accessibility patterns, allowing players to obtain Mismagius relatively straightforwardly. In later generations such as Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and Sword and Shield, Mismagius has appeared in various Pokédex entries and location rosters, though specific availability has varied based on the individual game's Pokédex composition and regional encounters. The species has also been made available through various in-game distributions, special events, and Poké Portal News announcements, particularly during periods when Generation IV Pokémon were being promoted or when thematic events featuring Ghost-type Pokémon were occurring. For players seeking to obtain Mismagius today, methods include breeding Misdreavus obtained through older games and transferring them through the Pokémon Home system, hunting for wild Misdreavus in games where it appears, or obtaining it through special distributions and events when available.