How to get Mismagius in Pokemon Go: PvP & PvE performance, best moveset, can it be shiny?

Lucas Simons
Mismagius in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go has loads of strong Ghost-type species to add to your teams, and Mismagius is one of the most sought-after in the mobile game. But is it any good in PvP and PvE? Here’s how to get Mismagius in Pokemon Go, including its best moveset, PvP/PvE performance, and shiny availability.

With the Halloween 2023 event live in Pokemon Go, fans can find several Ghost-type species in Raids and in the wild. Among the various spooky Pokemon out there, fans are particularly interested in catching the popular Mismagius.

Players want to also find out just how good the Magical Pokemon is in PvP and PvE battles, and if its shiny version is available.

So, here’s all you need to know about Mismagius in Pokemon Go, including its PvP and PvP performance, best moveset, and shiny availability.

Mismagius in the anime
Mismagius is a pure Ghost-type Pokemon, which is considerably rare.

How to catch Mismagius in Pokemon Go

To get Mismagius in Pokemon Go, trainers need to catch Misdreavus and use 100 Candies and a Sinnoh Stone to evolve it.

Here’s how you can bag a Sinnoh Stone in Pokemon Go:

  • Getting seven-day Research Breakthrough rewards from Field Research.
  • Defeating a Team Go Rocket Leader or Giovanni.
  • Winning PvP battles against other players.
  • Earning a Mystery Item from the Go Battle League.

As the Halloween event is running in the game now, you are likely to find Misdreavus in the wild. You can also get more Misdreavus encounters by purchasing the Ticket of Treats Special Research from the in-game shop.

Is shiny Mismagius available in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Mismagius is available in Pokemon Go. Players who are looking to get this shiny Pokemon will need to obtain a shiny Misdreavus and then evolve it to get a shiny Mismagius.

Mismagius doesn’t appear in the wild, thus, this is the only way to get a shiny version of this evolved Pokemon.

Is Mismagius good in Pokemon Go PvP?

Mismagius is not good in Pokemon Go PvP, it is below the subpar ranking, scoring below 400 Rank, and with an average 0.5 Ranking Score, according to PvPoke.com.

Its only redeeming feature is that it is a pure Ghost-type Pokemon, and this could be somewhat relevant for some strategies. But as it is a subpar Pokemon for PvP teams, it will never make it into the top rankings of Great, Ultra, or Master League.

Mismagius animated short Pokemon
Mismagius uses powerful hypnosis to take down its foes.

Best Mismagius Pokemon Go PvP moveset

The best moveset for Mismagius in Pokemon Go PvP is a combination of Hex as a Fast Move and Shadow Ball as a Charged Move.

Trainers who want to introduce some variety and surprise to their strategy can also opt for Magical Leaf as Fast Move and Dazzling Gleam as Charged Move.

Is Mismagius good in Pokemon Go PvE?

Despite its poor PvP performance, Mismagius is somewhat good in Pokemon Go PvE since it has an average attack stat of 211, a 187 Defense stat, and a regular 155 Stamina.

Combine that with a pure Ghost-type that doesn’t have many counters besides Dark and Normal-type attacks, and you can have a nice attacker to take down other Ghost and Psychic types.

Best Mismagius Pokemon Go PvE moveset

Mismagius’s best Pokemon Go PvE moveset includes Hex as Fast Move and Shadow Ball as Charged Move. This moveset will yield a 336.6 TDO (Total Damage Output) with 14.13 Damage per second (DPS), which is considerably good.

Hex is a move that works best in PvE, with a per-cast damage of 16. But trainers can also equip Mismagius with Magical Leaf, which is a Fast Move of the Grass-type.

animated shot Discover Mismagius Pokemon
Mismagius is the evolution of Misdreavus and was released 2 generations later.

Complete Mismagius Pokemon Go moveset

This is the full moveset for Mismagius in Pokemon Go:

Mismagius Pokemon Go Fast Moves

  • Sucker Punch
  • Hex
  • Magical Leaf

Mismagius Pokemon Go Charged Moves

  • Dark Pulse
  • Shadow Ball
  • Dazzling Gleam

And that’s all you need to know to get Mismagius in Pokemon Go. If you are still looking for more Pokemon Go content and guides, we have these for you to browse:

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About The Author

Lucas is a Games Writer for CharlieIntel, specializing in covering Pokemon, including Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Pokemon Go, and Pokemon TCG. A former Game Reviewer and PR Liaison for HD Tecnologia (ARG), Lucas is also an Audiovisual Media Producer, Game Designer, Narrative Designer, and author, having published several books including Press Start, a guide to video game writing and world building. You can contact him at [email protected].