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Mismagius can’t learn any moves by level up, so make sure to let Misdreavus learn Shadow Ball at level 37 before using your Dusk Stone. Find a Dusk Stone by winning the Johto Bug Catching Contest, and use it on Misdreavus to evolve it into Mismagius. But with a move set like this, it can deal some critical blows to Misty’s team and to Champion Lance’s rematch team. If you’re allowing potions, teach Mismagius Calm Mind to buff its special stats, and follow it up with a Hyper Potion to keep it alive long enough to throw some Shadow Balls. If you’re playing without using potions in battle, I recommend Toxic for weakening a bulky opponent for the next party member. Mismagius lacks some coverage for its Dark-type weakness, so instead we can weaken their attacks with Will-o-wisp, which is guaranteed to burn if it hits.Īs well as the chip damage, burning an opponent also halves their physical attack, which should let Mismagius take an extra hit before fainting.įor its final move, you can give Mismagius either Calm Mind or Toxic, depending on whether you want more attack or defense. Also make sure to grab the Thunderbolt TM from Goldenrod Game Corner for some high-damage niche coverage, too. Shadow Ball is Mismagius’ best piece of STAB, learned at level 37. Mismagius comes with a big boost to Misdreavus’ speed and special stats, so let’s build around this upgrade.
#POKEGEN HGSS UPGRADE#
Mismagius is a much-needed Sinnoh upgrade to Misdreavus, an adorable but pretty useless Johto Ghost-type. So here’s a more reasonable ghost to chase – and you you won’t need another DS to obtain it. Once caught, trade it over to HeartGold/SoulSilver, and train it to level 28 to evolve it into Drifblim.
#POKEGEN HGSS HOW TO#
How to catch: Drifloon can be found in the Valley Windworks in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum on a Friday. If all goes to plan, Drifblim can follow-up with a Shadow Ball or two – which should outspeed an otherwise faster opponent.
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If Drifblim has Calm Mind, it’ll last longer after its health drops below 50%, giving it some more longevity once Unburden activates. Oran Berries are used automatically once the holding Pokémon’s HP falls below 50%. Unburden doubles Drifblim’s speed once it consumes a held item, so you could try equipping Drifblim with an Oran Berry. The last move slot should be taken up by a defensive move, and it’s up to you whether you go for Calm Mind, Protect, or Roost.Ĭalm Mind is my choice, since it raises Drifblim’s special stats – but any of the three will work great.ĭrifblim’s speed is on the low side, so we’ll make use of its ability Unburden to give it the edge against faster opponents. Pick it up from the Battle Frontier Market and get ready to absolutely melt any Pokémon that gets hit by it. Toxic is the secret weapon in Drifblim’s arsenal. Shadow Ball is the best Ghost-type STAB on offer, with either Air Cutter or Fly taking the Flying STAB spot. It’s the most easily-available Ghost-type that you can trade from the Sinnoh games, and it’ll put up a fight for those who have the games and a spare DS.ĭrifblim’s strongest stats are HP and special attack, so we should build its move pool to play into these strengths. But with so few Ghost-types in the games, I’m going to include it anyway. Look, I know Drifblim isn’t catchable in HG/SS.