Mimic (move)
Mimic ものまね Mimic | ||||||||||||
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Mimic (Japanese: ものまね Mimic) is a non-damaging Template:Type2 move introduced in Generation I.
Effect
Generation I
Mimic copies one of the target's current attacks and its maximum PP. The user will retain the copied attack until it faints or is switched out, or the battle ends. Mimic can't copy Struggle because it is not a normally selectable move.
If Mimic copies a partial trapping move, and if the target switches out when its PP is 0 and before its duration is over, the current PP of the move will roll over to 63 and full PP ups will be applied to it. Mimic will retain the move's current PP if the user switches out, and full PP ups will be applied to any moves that Mimic subsequently copies.
In-game, Mimic allows the user to see the target's moveset and select the move to copy, except in link battles.
In Stadium, Mimic will not copy a move's maximum PP.
Mimic cannot create duplicate moves; if the opponent last used a move that the attacking Pokémon already knows, Mimic will fail.
Generation II-III
Mimic copies the target's last move, the mimicked move has 5 PP. It fails to mimic the move Sketch, Struggle and Metronome, however.
In Pokémon XD and Pokémon Colosseum, Shadow moves cannot be mimicked. It will instead say "But it failed!".
Generation IV on
The move functions the same as in previous generations, but if it is known by a Bonsly or a Mime Jr. when they level up, they will evolve into a Sudowoodo or a Mr. Mime, respectively. It fails to mimic the move Chatter.
Learnset
By leveling up
# | Pokémon | Type | Level | |||||||||||||
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I | II | III | IV | V | VI | |||||||||||
039 | Jigglypuff | Normal | 39 | 41 | 45 | ' | ||||||||||
122 | Mr. Mime | Psychic | 18 | 18 | ' | |||||||||||
185 | Sudowoodo | Rock | -- | -- | 17 | 17 | ' | |||||||||
438 | Bonsly | Rock | 17 | 17 | ' | |||||||||||
439 | Mime Jr. | Psychic | 18 | 18 | ' | |||||||||||
441 | Chatot | Normal | Flying | 29 | 33 | ' | ||||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
By TM31
# | Pokémon | Type | Machine | |||||||||||||
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I TM31 |
II -- |
III -- |
IV -- |
V -- |
VI TM08 | |||||||||||
All Pokémon that can learn TMs can learn Mimic. | ||||||||||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
By breeding
# | Pokémon | Type | Father | |||||||||||
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II | III | IV | V | VI | ||||||||||
173 | Cleffa | Normal | ||||||||||||
209 | Snubbull | Normal | ||||||||||||
439 | Mime Jr. | Psychic | ||||||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
By move tutor
In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald, and XD: Gale of Darkness
All Pokémon that can learn TMs in Generation III can be tutored Mimic.
By event
Generation II
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In the anime
The user copies the foe's latest move used. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
Sudowoodo instantly copies the last move used by the opponent. Sometimes, the branches on its head will glow gold. | |||
A wild Sudowoodo | Type Casting | Debut | |
Brock's Sudowoodo | Leave It to Brocko! | None | |
Walrein flashes purple and it copies and learns the last move used by the opponent until the end of the battle. | |||
Katie's Walrein | A Judgment Brawl | None | |
Mime Jr. instantly copies the last move used by the opponent. Sometimes the ball on its head glows white. | |||
James's Mime Jr. | Spontaneous Combusken! | None | |
The three green orbs on Bonsly's head glow gold and it copies the last move used by the opponent. | |||
Brock's Bonsly | A Staravia is Born! | None |
In the manga
Phantom Thief Pokémon 7
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The user copies any move the opponent used. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Mime Jr. copies the last move used by the opponent. | |||
Hiori's Mime Jr. | Lily Regains Her Memories! | Debut |
Pokémon Adventures
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The user copies the foe's latest move used. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Bellsprout instantly copies the move the opponent last used. | |||
Erika's Bellsprout | Meanwhile... Vileplume! | Debut | |
Sudowoodo instantly copies the move last used by the opponent. It can also use the move to form its body to look like the opponent. | |||
Gold's Sudobo | How Do You Do, Sudowoodo? | None |
In other generations
In other languages
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Generation I TMs | |
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01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08 • 09 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 • 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 | |
Generation I HMs | |
01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 |
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