Mismagius (Pokémon)

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Mismagius Magical Pokémon ムウマージ Mumargi #0429 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ghost Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Levitate Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Amorphous Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 2'11" 0.9 m Mismagius 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 9.7 lbs. 4.4 kg Mismagius 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 187 Gen. IV Unknown IV 173 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Mismagius 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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.)

Unevolved Misdreavus  Ghost

→

First Evolution Mismagius  Ghost

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 an incantation. It is said 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 an incantation. It is said the cry may rarely be imbued with happiness-giving power. White Black 2 Its cry sounds like an incantation. It is said 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.

Mismagius in the Alola Pokédex	Mismagius in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Trade Pearl Evolve Misdreavus Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Misdreavus
Generation V Black Trade White Abundant Shrine (rustling grass) Black 2 White 2 Trade
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Misdreavus
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Misdreavus, Poké Pelago* Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Misdreavus Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Trade Shining Pearl Evolve Misdreavus Legends: Arceus Coronet Highlands: Stonetooth RowsNight , massive mass outbreaks Alabaster Icelands: massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX Scarlet Union Circle Tera Raid Battle Search (5★) Violet South Province: Alfornada Cavern North Province: Area One, Area Two, Casseroya Lake, Glaseado Mountain Tera Raid Battles (5★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Deep Dark Crater (B7F-B14F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) MD Sky Deep Dark Crater (B7F-B14F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) Ranger: SoA Almia Castle Rumble Eternal Tower PokéPark Wii Haunted Zone Ranger: GS Sky Fortress, Light Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Hauntyard: Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F Conquest Evolve Misdreavus Rumble U Wonder Area: Haunted Playland
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sky-High Ruins: Stage 1 Rumble World Legend Terrain: Tomb of Nightmares (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Pinsir Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Mismagius: Fainted Pokémon: Darknight Relic
Cross-Generation Shuffle Castle Noapte: Stage 131 Zaffiro Coast: Stage 629 Masters EX Sync pair scout: Fantina & Mismagius BP Sync Pair Voucher: Morty & Mismagius

In events

Poké Portal News

Games	Event	Tera Type	Location	Level	Distribution period
V	Drifblim and Mismagius Spotlight	Varies Ghost	hide	45, 75	January 20 to 22, 2023
SV	Prepare for Tricks and Treats from Mismagius!	Ghost	hide	75	October 27 to 31, 2023

Held items

Games		Held items
Legends: Arceus		Normal Bugwort (35%) Vivichoke (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy M (100%) Seed of Mastery (20%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Def: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 495	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 2/2 ★★
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 17/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Normal-type  moves is 1× and the effectiveness of  Fighting-type  moves is 1×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Mystical Fire Fire Special 07575 100100% 10 011 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 011 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100100% 10 011 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00——% 20 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15

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

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM003 TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM016 TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM029 TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM037 TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM041 TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM042 TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM098 TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM101 TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM107 TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM151 TM151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM161 TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM177 TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM195 TM195 Burning Jealousy Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 5 TM198 TM198 Poltergeist Ghost Physical 110110 090}}90% 5 TM199 TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5 TM202 TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM217 TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM228 TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 10

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

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Destiny Bond Ghost Status — —% 5 Imprison Psychic Status — —% 10 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 40 100% 30 Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5 Wonder Room Psychic Status — —% 10

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

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25 Mean Look Normal Status — —% 5 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10 Perish Song Normal Status — —% 5

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 moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2%% IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Escort to open the locked door at Forest of Fairies Connected to: Houndour Connection Orb Set: 25 Phrases Normal Can I chant incantations? They may sound strange, but they'll make everyone happy! ♪ Low HP (< 50%) My mouth feels so heavy, I can barely chant my incantations…
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Ghost Poké Assist: Ghost Field move: (Psy Power ×3) Browser entry R-221 It attacks by launching eerie orbs and orbs imbued with loathsome emotions.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Ghost Poké Assist: (present) Ghost Field move: (present) (Psy Power ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Ghost Field move: (past) (Psy Power ×1) Browser entry R-161/N-216 To attack, it spits out imbued orbs with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Mismagius spends her time in the Haunted Zone, where she's a standout at Dusknoir's Speed Slam. She's also got a steady eye at Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Shadow Ball Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Levitate Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Misdreavus when its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Dusk Stone Range: 3 Perfect Links: Jinpachi, Nō, Tenkai, and Tsuru
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ghost Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Ghost Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #147 Astonish Delays your opponent's disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Rock Shot
Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 211 Base Defense: 187 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Sucker Punch, Hex, Magical Leaf*, Psywave* Charged Attacks: Shadow Ball, Dark Pulse, Dazzling Gleam, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Misdreavus  Ghost

Dusk Stone →

First Evolution Mismagius  Ghost

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Mismagius images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Mismagius 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

Mismagius in Pokémon Adventures

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.
• 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

Language Title Meaning Japanese ムウマージ Mumargi From 夢魔 muma and 蠱 maji, mage, or magic French Magirêve From magie and rêve Spanish Mismagius Same as English name German Traunmagil From Traum, Magie, and evil Italian Mismagius Same as English name Korean 무우마직 Muumajik From 무우마 Muuma and magic Mandarin Chinese 夢妖魔 / 梦妖魔 Mèngyāomó From 夢 / 梦 mèng, 妖 yāo, and 魔 mó Cantonese Chinese 夢妖魔 Muhngyíumō From 夢 muhng, 妖 yíu, and 魔 mō

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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