Misdreavus' evolution debuted two generations after the little ghost, giving a strong second stage that deserves a spot on any team. However, it's not as simple as levelling Misdreavus up if you want to get Mismagius. Instead, you need to get a specific item, but luckily for you, we're here to tell you what it is, where to find it, and how you can get a Misdreavus. This is all somewhat pointless if you don't know where to catch it, after all.
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Here's what you need to know about Misdreavus evolution:
Where can I catch Misdreavus?
Misdreavus appears quite often in its respective locations at night and requires a pokéball unless you find it in a late-game area. You can find Misdreavus in the following locations on Switch:
- Brilliant Diamond - you need to trade with a player that has Shining Pearl as Misdreavus and Mismagius are exclusive 'mon
- Shing Pearl - you can find Misdreavus in Eterna Forest, Lost Tower (at night), and in the Grand Underground (Dazzling Cave and Stargleam Cavern)
- Legends: Arceus - Coronet Highlands (Celestica Ruins at night, Sacred Plaza at night, and Stonetooth Rows at night) and Alabaster Icelands (Avalanche Slopes at night, Glacier Terrace, Icepeak Cavern, and Ice Cavern Column Chamber)
- Scarlet - you need to trade with someone who owns Violet as Misdreavus and Mismagius are exclusives
- Violet - South Province (Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five, Area Saix), East Province (Area Two and Tagtree Thicket), West Province (Area One), North Province (Dalizapa Passage and Glaseado Mountain), and Terra Raid Battles
How do I evolve Misdreavus?
Misdreavus needs a dusk stone to evolve into Mismagius. The same stone as Murkrow's evolution. You can get a Dusk stone in the following areas on Nintendo Switch:
- Sword and Shield - you can find one in Stow-on-Side, or try your luck at looking for one at the Lake of Outrage in the wild area. Oh, and let's not forget the digging duo stationed near the wild area nursery in Bridge Field; they can both dig up a dusk stone.
- Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl - You can find one in the Galactic Warehouse and along Victory Road. Alternatively, if you have a Pokémon with the pickup ability, they may find one for you.
- Legends Arceus - You can get one from Vanessa in exchange for finding 30 wisps. Or, you can purchase one from the trading post in Jubilife Village for 1,200 MP, try your luck in the space-time distortions, and look at the black ore deposits in Alabaster Icelands.
- Scarlet and Violet - Porto Marinada auction, Area Zero, West Province (Area One), and Montenevera. Plus, you can get one if you catch 130 Pokémon.
Where can I catch Mismagius?
Mismagius appears in the wild in two Switch games, but it usually requires a great ball or even an ultra ball to catch. At night, head to the following locations on Nintendo Switch:
- Legends: Arceus - Coronet Highlands (Stonetooth Rows at night) and massive outbreaks in the Alabaster Icelands
- Violet - South Province (Alfornada Cavern) and North Province (Area One, Area Two, Casseroya Lake, and Glaseado Mountain)
How do I evolve Misdreavus in Pokémon Go?
Misdreavus needs 100 candies and a Sinnoh stone to evolve in Pokémon Go. Admittedly, you do need a little bit of luck, as you're highly unlikely to encounter Misdreavus every single time you fire up the game. There are hundreds of 'mon in Pokémon Go, so you can go quite some time without encountering the one you're after. Therefore, anytime you do see Misdreavus, you should use a pinap berry to maximise the candy you get.
If all else fails, you might get lucky and encounter a Mismagius out in the world, eliminating the need to catch an endless amount of Misdreavus. However, the stage two 'mon is harder to catch.
With that, you know how to evolve Misdreavus. Should you need to know how to evolve Primeape and how to evolve Charcadet we can help you with those, too. Or, if you want our opinion instead of our help per se, check out our picks for the best fairy Pokémon, fire Pokémon, ice Pokémon, and dark Pokémon.