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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Jessie Mimikyu.png|thumb|left|250px|Mimikyu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Jessie Mimikyu.png|thumb|left|250px|Mimikyu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Acerola Mimi-tan.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mimikyu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Acerola Mimikins.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mimikyu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
====[[Jessie's Mimikyu]]====
====[[Jessie's Mimikyu]]====
Mimikyu debuted in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]''. Though {{Ash}} tried to catch it, it decided to side with {{TRT}} instead. Mimikyu was {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Jessie]] in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''.
Mimikyu debuted in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]''. Though {{Ash}} tried to catch it, it decided to side with {{TRT}} instead after spotting {{AP|Pikachu}} and becoming enraged by its presence. Mimikyu was {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Jessie]] in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''.


====Other====
====Other====
[[Acerola]]'s {{Shiny}} Mimikyu, [[nickname]]d "Mimi-tan", first appeared in [[SM073]]. Unlike regular Mimikyu, Mimi-tan is an actual ghost of a deceased Mimikyu, and thus can float in the air and pass through solid objects. It appeared again in [[SM074]] through [[SM077]].
[[Acerola]]'s {{Shiny}} Mimikyu, [[nickname]]d '''Mimikins''' (Japanese '''ミミたん''' ''Mimi-tan''), first appeared in ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]''. Unlike regular Mimikyu, Mimikins is an actual ghost of a deceased Mimikyu, and thus can float in the air and pass through solid objects. It appeared again from ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'' to ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]''.


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
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{{main|Mimikyu (TCG)}}
{{main|Mimikyu (TCG)}}


==Other Appearances==
==Other appearances==


===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Mimikyu is set to appear as a Pokémon summoned from the [[Poké Ball]] where it will use its [[Signature move]] {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}} on any opponent who gets to close to it.
[[File:SSB Mimikyu.jpeg|thumb|250px|Mimikyu in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
Mimikyu appears as a Pokémon summoned from the [[Poké Ball]], where it uses its [[Signature move|signature]] [[Z-Move]] {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}} on any opponent who gets too close to it. Unlike its depiction in the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}}, Mimikyu grabs its target instead of jumping on top of it. If the target is at 100% damage or more, they will be instantly knocked out, and Mimikyu will leave behind its disguise and presumably depart afterwards.
 
Mimikyu also appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}. If its Spirit is equipped, the fighter will start the match with Death's Scythe.
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====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Carnival Mimikyu|All|Japan|10|August 14, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Carnival Mimikyu|All|Japan|10|August 14, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Center Mimikyu|All|Japan|10[[File:ShinyVIIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 22 to November 16, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Pokémon Center Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Center Mimikyu|All|Japan|10[[File:ShinyVIIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 22 to November 16, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Pokémon Center Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Autumn Korean League Mimikyu|All|South Korea|10[[File:ShinyVIIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 7 and 8, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Autumn Korean League Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Autumn Korean League Mimikyu|All|South Korea|10[[File:ShinyVIIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 7 and 8, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Autumn Korean League Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu|Japanese region|Online|50[[File:ShinyVIIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|November 13 to December 30, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu|American region|Online|50[[File:ShinyVIIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|November 13 to December 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu|PAL region|Online|50[[File:ShinyVIIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|November 13 to December 30, 2018|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu|Korean region|Online|50[[File:ShinyVIIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|November 13 to December 30, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}
|}
|}


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{{learnlist/tutor7|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh/7|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/eventf/7|Mimikyu|Ghost|Fairy|7}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
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===Evolution===
===Evolution===
{{Evobox/Formes
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=Default
|sprite1=778Mimikyu Dream
|sprite1=778Mimikyu Dream
|name1=Mimikyu
|name1=Mimikyu
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|type2-1=Fairy
|type2-1=Fairy
|forme1=Disguised Form
|forme1=Disguised Form
|loc2=Activate {{acolor|Disguise|000}}
|sprite2=778Mimikyu Busted Dream
|sprite2=778Mimikyu Busted Dream
|forme2=Busted Form}}
|forme2=Busted Form}}
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====Name origin====
====Name origin====
<!--Do not change this to say the name comes from mimic and you, Q is more reasonable since other languages also use the Q. Please discuss further on the talk page if you must, but do NOT alter this sentence.-->
Mimikyu and Mimikkyu may be derived from ''mimic'' and きゅうきゅう ''kyūkyū'' (onomatopoeia for squeaking, similar to {{p|Pikachu}}). It may also involve a corruption of 迷宮 ''meikyuu'' (mystery).  
Mimikyu and Mimikkyu may be derived from ''mimic'' and ''Q'', ''you'', or きゅうきゅう ''kyūkyū'' (onomatopoeia for squeaking, similar to {{p|Pikachu}}).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy
|ja=ミミッキュ ''Mimikkyu''|jameaning=From ''mimic'' and ''you''
|ja=ミミッキュ ''Mimikkyu''|jameaning=From {{tt|迷宮 ''meikyuu''|mystery}}, ''mimic'' and {{tt|きゅうきゅう ''kyūkyū''|onomatopoeia for squeaking}}
|fr=Mimiqui|frmeaning=From {{tt|''mimique''|mimic}} and {{tt|''qui''|who}}
|fr=Mimiqui|frmeaning=From {{tt|''mimique''|mimic}} and {{tt|''qui''|who}}
|es=Mimikyu|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Mimikyu|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Mimigma|demeaning=From {{tt|''Mimik''|mimic}} and ''enigma''
|de=Mimigma|demeaning=From {{tt|''Mimik''|mimic}} and ''enigma''
|it=Mimikyu|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Mimikyu|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=따라큐 ''Ttarakyu''|komeaning=From {{tt|따라하다 ''ttarahada''|imitate; mimic}} and ''Q''
|ko=따라큐 ''Ttarakyu''|komeaning=From {{tt|따라하다 ''ttarahada''|imitate; mimic}} and {{tt|큐 ''kyu''|adapted from the japanese ''kyūkyū'' or ''meikyuu''}}
|zh_cmn=謎擬Q / 谜拟Q ''Mínǐ-Q''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|謎 / 谜 ''mí''|enigma}}, {{tt|模擬 / 模拟 ''mónǐ''|imitate}}, and ''Q''
|zh_cmn=謎擬Q / 谜拟Q ''Mínǐ-Q''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|謎 / 谜 ''mí''|enigma}}, {{tt|模擬 / 模拟 ''mónǐ''|imitate}}, and {{tt|''Q''|adapted from the japanese ''kyūkyū'' or ''meikyuu''}}
|zh_yue=謎擬Q ''Màihyìh-Q''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|謎 ''màih''|enigma}}, {{tt|模擬 ''mòuhyíh''|imitate}}, and ''Q''
|zh_yue=謎擬Q ''Màihyìh-Q''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|謎 ''màih''|enigma}}, {{tt|模擬 ''mòuhyíh''|imitate}}, and {{tt|''Q''|adapted from the japanese ''kyūkyū'' or ''meikyuu''}}
|da=Mimikuy{{tt|*|SM038}}|dameaning=Corruption of English name
|da=Mimikuy{{tt|*|SM038}}|dameaning=Corruption of English name
|ru=Мимикью ''Mimik'yu''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Мимикью ''Mimik'yu''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name

Revision as of 04:26, 1 January 2019

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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Mimikyu (disambiguation).
Mimikyu
Disguise Pokémon
ミミッキュ
Mimikkyu
#778
Disguised Form
Disguised Form
Busted Form
Busted Form



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Ghost Fairy
Unknown Unknown
Busted Form
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Disguise Cacophony
Busted Form
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Busted Form
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Amorphous
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
0'08" 0.2 m
Disguised Form
0'0" 0 m
Busted Form
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
1.5 lbs. 0.7 kg
Disguised Form
0 lbs. 0 kg
Busted Form
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
167
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Disguised Form
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
2
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Busted Form
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body02.png
Footprint
File:F778.png F000.png
Busted Form
Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
70
External Links

Mimikyu (Japanese: ミミッキュ Mimikkyu) is a dual-type Ghost/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it changes appearance when hit by an attack.

Biology

Mimikyu is a small Pokémon whose body is almost entirely hidden under a rag. Its beady black eyes are visible through holes in the body of its disguise, and the fringe of an amorphous foot or lower body appears to be visible under the hem of its rag. Occasionally, it will also extend a black appendage from under its rag. The veil itself resembles a Pikachu. The cloth is yellow with black tipped ears. The Pikachu face appears to be drawn with crayons, consisting of black eyes, red cheeks, and a squiggly black mouth. Mimikyu also carries a small stick resembling a lightning bolt to create a tail for its costume. When its disguise is damaged, the costume's head droops limply backwards, revealing Mimikyu's ruse. Larger rips in the costume are accompanied by shadowy vapors pouring out from whatever is hidden within.

A lonely Pokémon, Mimikyu is always covered by its disguise. Since this Pokémon is weakened by sunlight, it is rumored that the veil is used for protection. It is believed that seeing its true form will cause a mysterious illness or even a painful death. Mimikyu's disguise is modeled after Pikachu because of the popularity of Pikachu-styled merchandise, thinking that its disguise would allow it to make friends with people.[1] If its rag is damaged or its neck is broken, it spends all night patching it, and seeks revenge on the one that damaged it, fearing that its true identity could have been exposed. Mimikyu finds repairing its neck difficult, often causing it to cry inside. Mimikyu is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the Z-Move Let's Snuggle Forever.

In the anime

Mimikyu in the anime
Shiny Mimikyu in the anime

Major appearances

Jessie's Mimikyu

Mimikyu debuted in Loading the Dex!. Though Ash tried to catch it, it decided to side with Team Rocket instead after spotting Pikachu and becoming enraged by its presence. Mimikyu was caught by Jessie in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!.

Other

Acerola's Shiny Mimikyu, nicknamed Mimikins (Japanese ミミたん Mimi-tan), first appeared in Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?. Unlike regular Mimikyu, Mimikins is an actual ghost of a deceased Mimikyu, and thus can float in the air and pass through solid objects. It appeared again from Tough Guy Trials! to Guiding an Awakening!.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Mimikyu appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM003 Mimikyu Rotom Pokédex Mimikyu, the Disguise Pokemon. A Ghost and Fairy type. It wears a ragged head cover to look like a Pikachu, but little is known about this Pokémon. It's said that a scholar who once tried to look inside met his end.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Mimikyu debuted in PASM16. Sun was tasked with taking a picture of a Totem Mimikyu that lived at the abandoned Thrifty Megamart in order to complete his second trial. After befriending the Totem, Sun caught it and gave it the nickname Franc.

In the TCG

Main article: Mimikyu (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Mimikyu appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, where it uses its signature Z-Move Let's Snuggle Forever on any opponent who gets too close to it. Unlike its depiction in the core series games, Mimikyu grabs its target instead of jumping on top of it. If the target is at 100% damage or more, they will be instantly knocked out, and Mimikyu will leave behind its disguise and presumably depart afterwards.

Mimikyu also appears as a Spirit. If its Spirit is equipped, the fighter will start the match with Death's Scythe.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Disguised Form

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun Its actual appearance is unknown. A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock.
Moon A lonely Pokémon, it conceals its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag so it can get closer to people and other Pokémon.
Ultra Sun Although it's a quiet, lonely Pokémon, if you try to look at what's under its rag, it will become agitated and resist violently.
Ultra Moon A gust of wind revealed what hides under this Pokémon's rag to a passing Trainer, who went home and died painfully that very night.


Busted Form

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun After going to all the effort of disguising itself, its neck was broken. Whatever is inside is probably unharmed, but it's still feeling sad.
Moon If its neck is broken or its rag torn during an attack, it works through the night to patch it.
Ultra Sun It stands in front of a mirror, trying to fix its broken neck as if its life depended on it. It has a hard time getting it right, so it's crying inside.
Ultra Moon Sad that its true identity may be exposed, Mimikyu will mercilessly seek revenge on any opponent that breaks its neck.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)
Received from Samson Oak at Heahea Beach* (Totem-sized)


In side games

Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Mimikyu Appears


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
SM Carnival Mimikyu All Japan 10 August 14, 2017
SM Pokémon Center Mimikyu All Japan 10Shiny September 22 to November 16, 2017
SM Autumn Korean League Mimikyu All South Korea 10Shiny October 7 and 8, 2017
USUM Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu Japanese region Online 50Shiny November 13 to December 30, 2018
USUM Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu American region Online 50Shiny November 13 to December 30, 2018
USUM Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu PAL region Online 50Shiny November 13 to December 30, 2018
USUM Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu Korean region Online 50Shiny November 13 to December 30, 2018

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Sun Moon Chesto Berry Chesto Berry (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Chesto Berry Chesto Berry (5%)
Events* Rare Candy Rare Candy (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
55
115 - 162 220 - 314
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
96
90 - 162 177 - 320
Total:
476
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Wood Hammer Grass Physical 120120 100100% 15
011 Splash Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
011 Copycat Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
055 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
1010 Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 0000 100100% 30
1414 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 04040 100100% 30
1919 Mimic Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
2323 Feint Attack Dark Physical 06060 00——% 20
2828 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100100% 20
3232 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
3737 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100100% 15
4141 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 00——% 15
4646 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10
5050 Pain Split Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mimikyu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mimikyu

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM08Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM12Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM20Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 25
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM28Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM28 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM29Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM56Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM57Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM61Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM63Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM65Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM66Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM75Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM77Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM81Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM83Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM83 Infestation Bug Special 02020 100}}100% 20
TM85Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM92Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM97Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM99Bag TM Fairy Sprite.png TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mimikyu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mimikyu

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
GastlyHaunterGengarShuppetBanetteDuskull
DusclopsDusknoirSpiritombYamaskCofagrigusLitwick
LampentPhantumpTrevenant
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
GastlyHaunterGengarKoffingWeezingWobbuffet
YamaskCofagrigusPhantumpTrevenant
Destiny Bond Ghost Status —% 5
MisdreavusShuppetBanetteYamaskCofagrigus
Grudge Ghost Status 100% 5
GastlyHaunterGengar
Nightmare Ghost Status 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mimikyu in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Mimikyu in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mimikyu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mimikyu

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM After You Normal Status —% 15
S M US UM Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
S M US UM Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10
S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
S M US UM Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5
S M US UM Magic Room Psychic Status —% 10
S M US UM Pain Split Normal Status —% 20
S M US UM Snatch Dark Status —% 10
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
S M US UM Telekinesis Psychic Status —% 15
S M US UM Trick Psychic Status 100% 10
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Mimikyu can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Mimikyu cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mimikyu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mimikyu

By events

Generation VII
Other generations:
VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu Destiny Bond Ghost Status —% 5
  • A superscript level indicates that Mimikyu can learn this move normally in Generation VII
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mimikyu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mimikyu

Side game data

Pokémon Shuffle
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Ghost
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Spookify+
Sometimes leaves foe spooked for even longer when you make a match of four or more.


Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
Magikarp Jump Spell Tag.png Friendship Item: Spell Tag (400Magikarp Jump Diamond.png) ★✰✰✰✰: +0%
★★✰✰✰: +10% (1Magikarp Jump Support Candy.png)
★★★✰✰: +40% (2Magikarp Jump Support Candy.png)
★★★★✰: +100% (5Magikarp Jump Support Candy.png)
★★★★★: +770% (78Magikarp Jump Support Candy.png)
Skill: Awards a little JP
Recovery time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Evolution

Default
Mimikyu
Disguised Form
Mimikyu
 Ghost  Fairy 


Activate Disguise
Mimikyu
Busted Form
Mimikyu
 Ghost  Fairy 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
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778MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Mimikyu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Mimikyu.
  • On October 20, 2016, The Pokémon Company posted a Mimikyu-themed music video onto their YouTube channel titled Mimikyu's Song.
  • According to an official piece of merchandise, Mimikyu's height does not count the head of the disguise, only the body.[2]

Origin

Mimikyu's disguise is based on Pikachu. The execution of the disguise is similar to ghost costumes made from bedsheets. Mimikyu also shares similarities with the Bugul Noz, a Breton myth about a kind and gentle fairy spirit whose horrifying ugliness causes it to be perpetually alone.

Name origin

Mimikyu and Mimikkyu may be derived from mimic and きゅうきゅう kyūkyū (onomatopoeia for squeaking, similar to Pikachu). It may also involve a corruption of 迷宮 meikyuu (mystery).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ミミッキュ Mimikkyu From 迷宮 meikyuu, mimic and きゅうきゅう kyūkyū
France Flag.png French Mimiqui From mimique and qui
Spain Flag.png Spanish Mimikyu Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Mimigma From Mimik and enigma
Italy Flag.png Italian Mimikyu Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 따라큐 Ttarakyu From 따라하다 ttarahada and kyu
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 謎擬Q / 谜拟Q Mínǐ-Q From 謎 / 谜 , 模擬 / 模拟 mónǐ, and Q
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 謎擬Q Màihyìh-Q From màih, 模擬 mòuhyíh, and Q


Disguised Form

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ばけたすがた Disguised Form
Chinese Cantonese 化形的樣子 Fayìhng-dīk Yeuhngjí
Mandarin 化形的樣子 / 化形的样子 Huàxíng-de Yàngzi
France Flag.png French Forme Déguisée
Germany Flag.png German Verkleidete Form
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Mascherata
South Korea Flag.png Korean 둔갑한 모습 Dun-gapan Moseup
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Encubierta

Busted Form

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ばれたすがた Exposed Form
Chinese Cantonese 現形的樣子 Yihnyìhng-dīk Yeuhngjí
Mandarin 現形的樣子 / 现形的样子 Xiànxíng-de Yàngzi
France Flag.png French Forme Démasquée
Germany Flag.png German Entlarvte Form
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Smascherata
South Korea Flag.png Korean 들킨 모습 Deulkin Moseup
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Descubierta


Related articles

Notes

External links

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