Competitive Information for Mismagius [Diamond/Pearl]
Ghost
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Iron Ball nullify it.
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Note: Pokemon with the Levitate ability are immune to Ground attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Mismagius? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Mismagius, the stunning Pokémon of Ghost types! Mismagius is a common Pokémon to see in the DP metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost. Uncover the best movesets for Mismagius below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Leftovers / Lum Berry
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 112 Hp / 76 Def / 88 SpA / 232 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Substitute
Taking on single battles? Mismagius is an exquisite Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Mismagius last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. With Levitate, Mismagius is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Mismagius unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap or Toxic Spikes. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Lum Berry equipped to it, Mismagius cures itself if it has a non-volatile status or is confused then the Lum Berry gets consumed.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Nasty Plot is a status move (raises your Mismagius's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Mismagius takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 36 Hp / 16 Def / 252 SpA / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Thunderbolt
- Psychic
- Dark Pulse
Ready for single battles? Mismagius is popular Special Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special power. Focus Sash helps protect Mismagius from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out (usually Ominous Wind to boost Mismagius for the following turns). Choice Specs will increase the damage of Mismagius's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Mismagius is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Mismagius unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap or Toxic Spikes. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Mismagius? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 36 Hp / 16 Def / 252 SpA / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Icy Wind
- Thunderbolt
- Psychic
Mismagius is a fabulous Special Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with brute special power. Focus Sash helps protect Mismagius from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out (usually Ominous Wind to boost Mismagius for the following turns). Choice Specs will increase the damage of Mismagius's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Mismagius is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Mismagius unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap or Toxic Spikes. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Focus Sash / Spell Tag
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 180 Hp / 76 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Thunderbolt
- Psychic
- Trick Room
For those intense single battles, Mismagius is a first-rate Offensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Mismagius from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out (usually Ominous Wind to boost Mismagius for the following turns). With Levitate, Mismagius is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves. Levitate also makes Mismagius unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap or Toxic Spikes. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Spell Tag equipped to it, Mismagius's ghost-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Mismagius can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Mismagius.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Mismagius can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Mismagius
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch, Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Mismagius's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Nasty Plot
- Ominous Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Mismagius
- Destiny Bond
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Nasty Plot
- Other
- Protect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute
- Taunt
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Mismagius in Diamond and Pearl
- Timid Nature ( 112/0/76/88/0/232/ )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Optimize Mismagius's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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