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.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Platinum, Tyranitar can KO Mismagius with Crunch (156-184%). Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (126-148%).
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x156-184%KO Pursuit 2x79-93% Stone Edge97-114%KO Earthquake65-76% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mismagius View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x126-148%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Platinum 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 7 more.
Platinum 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
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Mismagius misses out on Curse and Destiny Bond. That's 10 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
How to Get Mismagius in Platinum
No wild encounters for Mismagius in Platinum. Bring Misdreavus over from Gold, Crystal, or Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Mismagius in Platinum
Step 1Obtain MisdreavusCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Platinum to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Mismagius ✓
Mismagius Guide
In Platinum, 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 Leftovers is the standard set.
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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