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 cries sound like incantations. Those who hear it are tormented by headaches and hallucinations.
It chants incantations. While these incantations can torment targets, some bring happiness.
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 |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile can KO Mismagius with Knock Off (117-138%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Crunch (256-301%). Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 97-114%.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x117-138%KO Ice Shard36-43% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x256-301%KO Stone Edge159-188%KO Earthquake106-125%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x97-114%KO Sludge Bomb27-32% Giga Drain30-36% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 31 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Destiny Bond, Imprison and 6 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Mismagius Best Moveset
Electric coverage gives Mismagius answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Levitate mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Mismagius best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
- Trick
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 Phantom Force and Shadow Ball, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mismagius in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 ForestGrass Lv.10-11 Forest20%EarlyNightLost Tower - 1FGrass Lv.17 Building20%MidNightLost Tower - 2FGrass Lv.18 Building20%MidNightLost Tower - 3FGrass Lv.19 Building20%MidNightLost Tower - 4FGrass Lv.20 Building20%MidNightLost Tower - 5FGrass Lv.21 Building20%MidNightDazzling CaveGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidStargleam CavernGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMid
Step 2Mismagius ✓
Mismagius Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
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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