Mismagius (Japanese: ムウマージ Mumargi) is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Misdreavus when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
Biology
Mismagius is a purple, ghost-like Pokémon. It has a round head with elaborate tufts resembling a witch's hat atop it. The tips of the tufts are paler than most of the body. It has a thin, red mouth that resembles the letter "W." Below its head, Mismagius has a short, thorax-like lump from which its body connects. Three elliptical red spheres surround the upper portion of Mismagius's body. There are extensions on the sides of its lower body with the foremost ones tattered compared to rear ones. This gives Mismagius the appearance of wearing some kind of cloak.
Mismagius usually shows up without warning to cause havoc on unsuspecting humans or Pokémon. If it is powerful, Mismagius can use advanced incantations for various purposes, such as causing misery or happiness. Due to this, people often seek to capture Mismagius as if their life depends on it, solely to make someone fall in love with them. There is a custom on inviting Mismagius to one's home, usually to ward off misfortune with its spells. However, this can also lead to disaster should Mismagius ever be provoked. People that hear its cries will usually receive headaches and hallucinations. As shown in the anime, Mismagius can put its victims to sleep, and cause them to enter a strange dream world without their noticing. If Mismagius falls asleep or is knocked out, the victim will wake up. It can sometimes be found roaming around lakes and mountainsides at night.
Evolution
Mismagius evolves from Misdreavus.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
#073 | | Johto
#— | | Diamond | Its cries sound like incantations. Those hearing it are tormented by headaches and hallucinations. | | Pearl | It chants incantations. While they usually torment targets, some chants bring happiness. | | Platinum | Its cry sounds like incantation. It is said that the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power. | | HeartGold | Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it. | | SoulSilver | | |
| Generation V | | | Unova
#— | | Black | Its cry sounds like incantation. It is said that the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power. | | White | | Black 2 | Its cry sounds like an incantation. It is said that the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power. | | White 2 | | |
| Generation VI | | Kalos
#— | | Hoenn
#— | | X | It chants incantations. While they usually torment targets, some chants bring happiness. | | Y | Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it. | | Omega Ruby | It chants incantations. While they usually torment targets, some chants bring happiness. | | Alpha Sapphire | Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it. | | |
| Generation VII | | Alola
S M : #067 | | Alola
US UM : #373 | | Kanto
#— | | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. | | Sun | It appears as if from nowhere—muttering incantations, placing curses, and giving people terrifying visions. | | Moon | 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. | | Ultra Sun | Feared for its wrath and the curses it spreads, this Pokémon will also, on a whim, cast spells that help people. | | Ultra Moon | Its muttered curses can cause awful headaches or terrifying visions that torment others. | | |
| Generation VIII | | Galar
#— | | Sinnoh
#073 | | Hisui
#198 | | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. | | Brilliant Diamond | Its cries sound like incantations. Those who hear it are tormented by headaches and hallucinations. | | Shining Pearl | It chants incantations. While these incantations can torment targets, some bring happiness. | | Legends: Arceus | 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. | | |
| Generation IX | | Paldea
#115 | | Kitakami
#— | | Blueberry
#— | | Scarlet | Its cry sounds like an incantation. It is said the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power. | | Violet | Its cries sound like incantations to torment the foe. It appears where you least expect it. | | |
Game locations
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mismagius
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mismagius
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mismagius
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Mismagius
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mismagius
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mismagius
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mismagius
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mismagius
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Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Mismagius debuted in Malice In Wonderland!, where it was casting multiple illusions that caused Ash and his friends to see the things they desired the most.
In Arriving in Style!, Cocoa's Mismagius competed in the Hearthome Collection but lost.
In Playing The Leveling Field!, Fantina used a Mismagius in a Contest Battle against Zoey and her Glameow. In Barry's Busting Out All Over! and A Shield with a Twist, it was used in the Gym battle against Ash. Mismagius battled Chimchar and was defeated by Ash's Counter Shield strategy.
In Coming Full-Festival Circle!, Zoey's Misdreavus was revealed to have evolved into a Mismagius. It was used in the semifinals of the Sinnoh Grand Festival alongside Zoey's Leafeon to battle Nando's Kricketune and Lopunny. Mismagius and Leafeon managed to win against Nando based on points.
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, Grings Kodai has owned a Mismagius since it was a Misdreavus. It served Kodai faithfully and helped him by using its Psychic to prevent Ash from stopping Kodai from taking the energy from the Time Ripple and renewing his ability to see the future. Mismagius was later defeated by Pikachu's Volt Tackle.
Two Mismagius appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where at least one of them was part of the Pirate's Pokémon crew. Multiple Mismagius later appeared on the Deserted Island with the treasure. They were the first Pokémon to attack the group as well as Team Rocket.
Lusamine's Mismagius appeared in Rescuing the Unwilling! and 10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!. When Nihilego possessed Lusamine, it was forced to attack Ash and his classmates before Nihilego was defeated.
A Mismagius appeared in A Haunted House for Everyone!, where it played with Harper and Sarah at the Pokémon School and in the dream filled with several other Ghost-type Pokémon, which it created.
Minor appearances
In The Semi-Final Frontier!, a Trainer's Mismagius went up against Tobias during the Lily of the Valley Conference finals. It battled his Darkrai off-screen, but as with the other five Pokémon owned by its Trainer, it was easily defeated by the Pitch-Black Pokémon.
In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, Cilan's demonstration featured a Mismagius evolving from a Misdreavus.
Pokédex entries
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry | | DP043 | Mismagius | Dawn's Pokédex | Mismagius, the Magical Pokémon. Mismagius chants incantations, and while some cause misery, some give happiness as well. | |
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry | | SM053 | Mismagius | Rotom Pokédex | Mismagius, the Magical Pokémon. A Ghost type. Mismagius appear out of nowhere, chanting spells, casting curses, and showing terrifying visions. | |
GOTCHA!
A Mismagius briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Fantina.
Discover Pokémon Together
A wild Mismagius is the featured Pokémon of The Mysterious Mismagius. It saved a Maushold from a rampaging Scovillain.
In the manga
Phantom Thief Pokémon 7
Mismagius was one of the Pokémon Lily used while with Team Galactic. This Pokémon was used to keep Lily hypnotized and under Team Galactic's control.
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
Two Mismagius appeared in PDP10.
Pokémon Adventures
Fantina owns a Mismagius that first appeared in Perturbed by Pachirisu. Platinum later battled Mismagius in her Gym battle against Fantina. She was very powerful and shrewdly manipulative using her illusion attacks, and using Trick Room to use Empoleon's speed against her, defeated both Empoleon and her Ponyta before Diamond's Lax finally took her down at the last minute.
Lusamine's Mismagius first appeared in Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move.
Anabel's Mismagius first appeared in An Urgent Task and the Capture of an Ultra Beast, fighting against a Blacephalon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Mismagius (TCG)
Other appearances
POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
A Mismagius appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.
Discover Pokémon Together
A Mismagius was the focus of the third episode where it protected a Maushold from a Scovillain using Hypnosis and Icy Wind. It was given a Pecha Berry as a gesture of thanks for saving them.
Trivia
- Mismagius's base HP, Attack, and Defense stats are the same as Misdreavus's, but its base Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed stats are higher.
- Mismagius can be seen as a parallel to Honchkrow. Both are Generation IV Pokémon that evolve when exposed to a Dusk Stone and have pre-evolved forms that were introduced in Generation II. Mismagius is exclusive to Pearl, White, and Shining Pearl, while Honchkrow is exclusive to Diamond, Black, and Brilliant Diamond.
- Mismagius was given its English name by Nob Ogasawara.[1][2]
- Mismagius was featured in the fourth episode of Beyond the Pokédex series.
Origin
Mismagius seems to be based on the concept of mages and witches. Mismagius's coloration might be a reference to the Nasu-babā, a witch-like yōkai with a distinct purple skin. Its shape also resembles the Teru teru bōzu. Its Pokédex descriptions of its cries sounding like incantations and tormenting people are reminiscent of curses. Another possible source of origin is the banshee, a female spirit from Irish mythology, known in modern media for its unearthly wailing and screaming.
Its names in different languages referencing dreams also points to Mares as a possible inspiration.
Name origin
Mismagius may be a combination of mischievous or Misdreavus and magus or magic.
Mumargi may be a combination of 夢魔 muma (nightmare; demon in a dream) and 蠱 maji (to bewitch), mage, or magic.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | मैजीरीम Magiream | From magic and dream |  Russian | Мисмагиус Mismagius | Transcription of English name |  Thai | มูมาจิ Mumachi | Transcription of Japanese name | |
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