Our next freebie is the enchanting and slightly ominous “Magical Pokémon” Mismagius. This is a 1st Edition holographic card from the XY-era set Bandit Ring, featuring a swirl of chaotic, magical energy.
Card Details
- Pokémon Name: Mismagius (ムウマージ)
- Set: Bandit Ring (XY8)
- Year: 2015
- Card Number: 030-059
- Rarity/Edition: Holo Rare (1st Edition)
- Artist: Ayaka Yoshida
- National Pokédex No.: 429
Card Text & Attacks
- Type: Psychic
- HP: 90
- Evolves From: Misdreavus
Ability: Twisted Spell
- Japanese: ねじれたじゅもん
- Romaji: Nejireta Jumon
- Effect: When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may use this Ability once. Your opponent shuffles his or her hand into his or her deck. Then, your opponent draws 5 cards.
Attack: Deep Curse
- Japanese: ふかくのろう
- Romaji: Fukaku Norou
- Cost: [Psychic][Colourless][Colourless]
- Damage: 60
- Effect: The Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
- Weakness: Dark x2
- Resistance: Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost: [Colourless]
Pokédex Entry:
- Japanese: じゅもんのような 鳴き声で 相手を 苦しめ 眠らせる。神経衰弱の ポケモン。
- Romaji: Jumon no yōna nakigoe de aite o kurushime nemuraseru. Shinkeisuijaku no Pokémon.
- English: With a cry like an incantation, it torments and puts its opponent to sleep. A Pokémon that causes nervous breakdowns.
Collector’s Notes
This Mismagius is a 1st Edition Holo Rare from the Japanese set Bandit Ring (XY8). As a 2015 release, it represents the later part of the XY TCG era, which is notable for its powerful abilities and dynamic artwork. The 1st Edition stamp adds a nice layer of collectability to this already striking card. The “shattered ice” holographic pattern of the era works beautifully with the chaotic energy in the art.
The artwork by Ayaka Yoshida is incredibly vibrant and atmospheric. Yoshida is known for illustrations that skillfully use light and colour to create a sense of energy and motion. This piece is a prime example, with Mismagius at the centre of a swirling vortex of pink, purple, and orange magical power. It perfectly captures the feel of a Pokémon that, according to its lore, chants incantations to affect its foes.
As a Friend of Geopik, Mismagius provides a wonderful thematic link to the world of folklore and crystal magic. For centuries, real-world cultures have believed that certain gems and minerals, like quartz, amethyst, and obsidian, can act as conduits or amplifiers for mystical energy. Mismagius, a being of pure magic and incantations, is the perfect Pokémon to represent this concept. One can easily imagine it using the crystals from our collection’s “Crown Jewels” exhibit as a focus for its powerful spells.
