Learn more about some of the most iconic Mismagius Pokémon TCG cards ever printed

Diamond & Pearl #10

This classic Mismagius illustrated by Mikiko Takeda is the predecessor to all Mismagius cards. It also established the Pokémon’s reputation as a tricky Pokémon that often has disruptive attacks, Poké-Powers, and Abilities that befit its nickname. In this case, Mismagius takes advantage of past damage counters to surprise the Active Pokémon with its powerful Avenge attack.

Platinum—Rising Rivals #110

Pokémon Lv. X were powerful two-Prize Pokémon that debuted during the Diamond & Pearl era of the Pokémon TCG. Mismagius is one of several Pokémon to be represented as not only a Pokémon Lv. X but also a Pokémon SP under the command of Gym Leader Fantina. This was also the first Mismagius card to feature a Poké-Power, and it was a pretty good one—Magical Return allowed the player to freely move around their Pokémon Tool cards and Technical Machine cards.

HS—Unleashed #5

This rendition of Mismagius from the HS—Unleashed expansion is cleverly illustrated to showcase its Poké-Power, as it smirks and transfers an Energy from Dunsparce to itself. Judging by its playful wink, Mismagius certainly appears to be enjoying its bit of thievery!

XY—BREAKthrough #66

Talk about mischievous! Mismagius’s Twisted Incantation Ability could be used to have your opponent shuffle his or her hand into his or her deck and draw a card for each of their remaining Prize cards. This effect is reminiscent of the Supporter card N, which was also released during the Black & White era.

Sun & Moon—Crimson Invasion #40

A full moon, a dark forest, and a curious Misdreavus set the scene for Mismagius as it wanders through the night. The field of blue flowers and the teal sky create a contrasting backdrop for this purple Pokémon as it leads the way for its friend.

Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds #78

Mismagius is known for having tricky Abilities, but this Mismagius from Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds had one of the best with its Mysterious Message Ability. This Ability was used extensively in competitive play to get the most out of Pokémon Tool cards that require the player to have more Prize cards remaining than their opponent, such as Counter Gain and Karate Belt. Unfortunately for Mismagius, this Ability was so powerful that it ended up being banned from both the Expanded and Standard format due to hand destruction combos involving Reset Stamp.

Sword & Shield—Astral Radiance #59

Illustrator Ligton shows us another curious Mismagius as it peeks around a corner with a cheeky smile. Is Mismagius looking to play its next trick on someone? Based on its Ominous Prose attack, which can shuffle cards away into the opponent’s deck, we wouldn’t be surprised if that was the case. With the receding shadows indicating that the day is reaching its end, Mismagius may be getting ready to play at night.

Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved #88 and #212

This pair of beautiful Mismagius cards was released in the Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved expansion. Mismagius always looks at home in the middle of the night, and the card illustrated by Atsushi Furusawa shows the Magical Pokémon calmly floating alongside windmills in Paldea, flanked by a cloudy, starry sky. The card illustrated by aoki showcases Mismagius in a similar light—or darkness—as it finds itself at the center of a symmetrical painting featuring a woodsy border, clouds, and a starry backdrop.

Like the Mismagius from the HS—Unleashed expansion, these Mismagius can move Energy with their Magical Flick Ability. But this time, it plays tricks on the opponent by moving Energy from one opponent’s Pokémon to another. It’s the most recent Mismagius card to be released, so why not give it a spin in your next deck?