Mr. Mime (Japanese: バリヤード Barrierd) is a dual-type Psychic/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Prior to Generation VI, it was a pure Psychic-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Mime Jr. when leveled up while knowing Mimic.
In Galar, Mr. Mime has a dual-type Ice/Psychic regional form. It evolves into Mr. Rime starting at level 42. All Mime Jr. in Galar evolve into this form regardless of their origin. Kantonian Mr. Mime is not known to evolve into any other Pokémon.
Biology
Mr. Mime is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon. Blue growths resembling clown hair extend from the sides of its pale pink head, and there is a magenta circle on each cheek. Its jaw is curved inward, resembling the mouth of a wooden dummy. It has a round, white body with a magenta spot in the middle, light pink arms and legs that connect to its body via magenta spheres, and small white coverings over its knees. Its white hands resemble gloves with magenta pads on the tips of its white fingers and its dark blue feet curl upward at the tips.
From birth, this Pokémon is an excellent pantomime. As it matures, it gains the ability to solidify air molecules by vibrating its fingertips. This ability allows it to create invisible objects with its gestures. It punishes those who interrupt its act or are not impressed by slapping them. In the TCG, Mr. Mime is shown to be adept at rock climbing. Mr. Mime is usually very rare but can be found in suburban areas. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, it is hard to tell whether Mr. Mime is either sleeping or pretending to be asleep due to its masterful pantomime skills.[1]
In Generation II, Substitute was its signature move. Prior to Generation VI and in Generation VIII, Mr. Mime and its pre-evolved form, Mime Jr., were the only known Pokémon that could have Filter as an Ability.
Forms
Mr. Mime has a regional form: Galarian Mr. Mime.
Galarian Mr. Mime are mostly blue and white. It also has blue growths resembling clown hair on its pale head; however, these also extend and cover its cheeks, creating a mutton chop style sideburn effect resembling earmuffs. It has wider-shaped eyes and a small blue triangle for a nose. It has a suit-like body comprising a white top, blue shoulder spheres, blue bottom trousers, and a diamond-shaped crystal that resembles a tie. It has mitten-like hands and feet that are more defined, resembling blue shoes with light blue soles, presumably made out of ice.
Through its feet, it is able to control the temperature and create a floor of ice, which it can kick up to act as a barrier. It is widely known in the region for its talent in tap dancing (contrasting Kantonian Mr. Mime's talent in pantomiming) and is likely the result of Mr. Rime's influence over Mime Jr. imitating their dance steps.
Galarian Mr. Mime and its evolved form, Mr. Rime, are the only known Pokémon that can have Screen Cleaner as an Ability.
Evolution
Mr. Mime evolves from Mime Jr.
Galarian Mr. Mime evolves from Mime Jr. and evolves into Mr. Rime.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Specific appearances
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #122
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Red(JPN)
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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Green
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Red(ENG)
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If interrupted while it is miming, it will slap around the offender with its broad hands.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Always practices its pantomime act. It makes enemies believe something exists that really doesn't.
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Stadium
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It is an expert at miming and loves to perform. It is said to slap around anyone who disturbs it with its broad hands.
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Generation II
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Johto #156
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Gold
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A skilled mime from birth, it gains the ability to create invisible objects as it matures.
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Silver
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Its fingertips emit a peculiar force field that hardens air to create an actual wall.
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Crystal
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It uses the mysterious power it has in its fingers to solidify air into an invisible wall.
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Stadium 2
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A skilled mime from birth, it gains the ability to create invisible objects as it matures. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) Its fingertips emit a peculiar force field that hardens air to create an actual wall. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #122
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Ruby
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Mr. Mime is a master of pantomime. Its gestures and motions convince watchers that something unseeable actually exists. Once it is believed, it will exist as if it were a real thing.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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A Mr. Mime is a master of pantomime. It can convince others that something unseeable actually exists. Once believed, the imaginary object does become real.
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FireRed
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It is adept at conning people. It is said to be able to create walls out of thin air by miming.
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LeafGreen
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If interrupted while it is miming, it will suddenly DoubleSlap the offender with its broad hands.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #095
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Johto #158
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Diamond
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It is a pantomime expert that can create invisible but solid walls using miming gestures.
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Pearl
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Emanations from its fingertips solidify the air into invisible walls that repel even harsh attacks.
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Platinum
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It shapes an invisible wall in midair by minutely vibrating its fingertips to stop molecules in the air.
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HeartGold
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A skilled mime from birth, it gains the ability to create invisible objects as it matures.
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SoulSilver
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Its fingertips emit a peculiar force field that hardens air to create an actual wall.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It shapes an invisible wall in midair by minutely vibrating its fingertips to stop molecules in the air.
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White
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Black 2
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It shapes an invisible wall in midair by minutely vibrating its fingertips to stop molecules in the air.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Coastal #114
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Hoenn #—
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X
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Emanations from its fingertips solidify the air into invisible walls that repel even harsh attacks.
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Y
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It is adept at conning people. It is said to be able to create walls out of thin air by miming.
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Omega Ruby
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Mr. Mime is a master of pantomime. Its gestures and motions convince watchers that something unseeable actually exists. Once the watchers are convinced, the unseeable thing exists as if it were real.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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Alola US UM : #060
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Kanto #122
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun & Moon.
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Ultra Sun
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Its pantomime skills are wonderful. You may become enraptured while watching it, but next thing you know, Mr. Mime has made a real wall.
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Ultra Moon
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It creates invisible walls with its pantomiming. If you don't act impressed, it will attack you with a double slap!
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Let's Go Pikachu
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Always practicing its pantomime act. It makes enemies believe something exists that really doesn't.
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Let's Go Eevee
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Generation VIII
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Galar #365
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Galar Crown Tundra #011
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Sinnoh #095
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Hisui #077
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Sword
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The broadness of its hands may be no coincidence—many scientists believe its palms became enlarged specifically for pantomiming.
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Shield
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It's known for its top-notch pantomime skills. It protects itself from all sorts of attacks by emitting auras from its fingers to create walls.
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Brilliant Diamond
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It is a pantomime expert that can create invisible but solid walls using miming gestures.
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Shining Pearl
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Emanations from its fingertips solidify the air into invisible walls that repel even harsh attacks.
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Legends: Arceus
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The behavior of this clown-like Pokémon reminds one of pantomime. It creates invisible walls using a force emitted from its fingertips.
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Galarian Mr. Mime
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Sword
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Its talent is tap-dancing. It can also manipulate temperatures to create a floor of ice, which this Pokémon can kick up to use as a barrier.
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Shield
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It can radiate chilliness from the bottoms of its feet. It'll spend the whole day tap-dancing on a frozen floor.
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Generation VIII
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MD DX
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Western Cave (7F-12F), Buried Relic (13F-14F, 16F-24F, 26F-34F, 36F-39F), Solar Cave (7F-12F), Oddity Cave (7F-8F), Remains Island (7F-9F), Marvelous Sea (7F-9F), Fantasy Strait (7F-9F) Mystery House: Stormy Sea, Silver Trench, Buried Relic, Solar Cave, Marvelous Sea
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Cross-Generation
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Shuffle
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UNITE
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Purchase for 8,000 Aeos Coins/460 Aeos Gems (Kantonian Form)
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In events
Mr. Mime
Galarian Mr. Mime
Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
Mr. Mime
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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Total: 460
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.
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Galarian Mr. Mime
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 460
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Mr. Mime
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Notes:
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Dragon-type moves is 1×.
- If this Pokémon has Filter, the effectiveness of Poison -, Ghost -, and Steel-type moves is 1½×. In Generation IV-Generation V, the effectiveness of Bug -, Ghost -, and Dark-type moves is 1½×.
- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves is 0×.
- Due to the conversion to Fairy-type , the effectiveness of Dragon-type , Steel-type and Poison-type moves was 1×, Dark-type and Bug-type was 2× and Fighting-type moves was ½× prior to Generation VI.
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Galarian Mr. Mime
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Mr. Mime is available in Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Galarian Mr. Mime is available in Sword and Shield.
Both forms of Mr. Mime are unavailable in Generation IX.
Mr. Mime
SwShBDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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LA
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Galarian Mr. Mime
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
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Mr. Mime
SwSh
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Galarian Mr. Mime
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
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Mr. Mime
SwSh
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mr. Mime in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a dagger (†) can only be bred onto Mr. Mime if it hatches as a Mime Jr., and cannot be obtained otherwise.
- 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 Mr. Mime in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mr. Mime in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a dagger (†) can only be bred onto Mr. Mime if it hatches as a Mime Jr., and cannot be obtained otherwise.
- 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 Mr. Mime in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Galarian Mr. Mime
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mr. Mime in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a dagger (†) can only be bred onto Mr. Mime if it hatches as a Mime Jr., and cannot be obtained otherwise.
- 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 Mr. Mime in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
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Mr. Mime
SwShBDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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LA
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Galarian Mr. Mime
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
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Mr. Mime
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Galarian Mr. Mime
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
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By transfer from another generation
Mr. Mime
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Galarian Mr. Mime
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mr. Mime
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mr. Mime
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Mr. Mime
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 8
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Min. exp.: 68
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Max. exp.: 81
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Browser entry R-092
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Mr. Mime puts up invisible barriers while performing its pantomime motions.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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Base Attack: 77
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Base Defense: 58
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Base Speed: 60
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Snoozing
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Pokémon type: Psychic
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Points to befriend: 12
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Specialty: Ingredients
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Berry: Mago Berry ×1
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Primary ingredient: Snoozy Tomato ×2
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Possible ingredients:
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Snoozy Tomato
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Soft Potato
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Large Leek
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Main skill: Mimic (Skill Copy)
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Base carry limit: 17
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Copies and performs the main skill of one randomly selected Pokémon on the team.
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It is a master of pantomime. No one can tell if it's miming being asleep, or if it's actually asleep and pantomiming in its dreams.
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Barrier-Wall Sleep
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Pebble-Plonk Sleep
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Barrier-Bed Sleep
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Atop-Belly Sleep
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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Galarian Mr. Mime
Evolution data
Mr. Mime
Galarian Mr. Mime
Sprites
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
In It's Mr. Mime Time, Ash and his friends came across a Mr. Mime while looking to replace another one meant to perform in Stella's circus. It was later taken in by Ash's mother Delia after it arrived at her house and she mistook it for Ash in a costume. Since then, it has been affectionately nicknamed Mimey. In Pokémon Journeys: The Series, Mimey was left at Cerise Laboratory to look after Ash and his new friend Goh.
Other
In It's Mr. Mime Time, Stella used a Mr. Mime in her circus. However, it was lazy and stopped obeying her because she was too hard on it. It eventually listened to her once more when it saw how much she was willing to protect it from Team Rocket.
In Stage Fight!, a Mr. Mime was part of a showboat stage show.
In The Psychic Sidekicks!, Toku's Mr. Mime was stolen by Team Rocket in the commission of one of their schemes.
In Hail to the Chef, a Mr. Mime is the sous-chef of Rhonda. She was competing with her sister Rhoda and her Sneasel for the ownership of her father's restaurant outside of Saffron City. Mr. Mime's cooking was not good, but improved under Brock's tutelage.
In Short and To the Punch!, Clayton's Mr. Mime battled Buizel twice. It won the first time but lost during the rematch due to Buizel's Ice Punch.
Minor appearances
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Mr. Mime was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Three Jynx and a Baby!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Mr. Mime.
In Historical Mystery Tour!, a Clown owns a Mr. Mime. It was riding a bicycle.
A Mr. Mime appeared in A Fashionable Battle!, under the ownership of Valerie.
Three Trainers' Mr. Mime appeared in The Power of Us.
An image of the Galarian Mr. Mime appeared in JN119 during a scientific presentation given by Chrysa and Mimey.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP064
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Mr. Mime
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Ash's Pokédex
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Mr. Mime, the Barrier Pokémon. It uses pantomime to make actual walls appear. Because it is rarely discovered, information about this Pokémon is extremely limited.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP159
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Mr. Mime
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Mr. Mime, the Barrier Pokémon. By rapidly moving its fingers, Mr. Mime can stop air molecules to create an invisible wall.
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Assistant, an Office Worker's Galarian Mr. Mime was carrying some papers in Macro Cosmos's office.
GOTCHA!
A Mr. Mime briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Valerie.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
In Peace of Mime, Sabrina had a Mr. Mime under her control. It was generating a Light Screen to seal off the whole of Saffron City. The same Mr. Mime was seen again during the Gym Leader face-off in the Indigo Plateau, using its miming powers to trap Bugsy within walls created from solidified air, and defeating his Heracross with a Psybeam.
Emerald has a Mr. Mime that first showed up in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!, as a rental Pokémon. He later joined his team after being calmed.
Crystal was revealed to have added a Mr. Mime, nicknamed Mymee, to her team prior to The Final Battle III in order to imitate Sabrina's tactics.
A Mr. Mime appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
Valerie owns a Mr. Mime that first appeared in Quilladin Stands. Later, it was used to help stop the ultimate weapon from activating.
A Kantonian and Galarian Mr. Mime appeared in a fantasy in Crunch!! Snowy Battle.
Multiple Galarian Mr. Mime appeared in Cracking!! Brilliant Tap-Dancing, where they gathered to watch Melony's Mr. Rime perform.
A Dynamaxed Galarian Mr. Mime appeared in Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day.
Pokédex entries
Manga
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Entry
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Pokémon Adventures
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PS158
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It can release mysterious waves from its finger and solidify the air, creating invisible walls.*
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Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
A Mr. Mime appeared in GDZ35.
A Mr. Mime appeared in GDZ36.
Pokémon Zensho
A Mr. Mime appeared in PZ05.
In the TCG
- Main article: Mr. Mime (TCG)
Other appearances
A Mr. Mime appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu, where it was encountered by Detective Pikachu and Tim Goodman at Ryme Wharf while they were searching for the source of the R substance. Having previously been interrogated by Tim's father Harry and Detective Pikachu before, it tried to mime an escape but was unsuccessful. Tim and Pikachu then tried interrogating it, but it taunted them and used Barrier to shield itself from any other questioning. This prompted Tim to try and "get inside its head", and he mimed opening the door to Mr. Mime's "room", pouring gasoline on it, and threatening it by miming a lit match. Mr. Mime relented and revealed that it had gotten the R from the "roundhouse", an illegal fight club owned by Sebastian. In their excitement, Tim accidentally dropped the "match", much to Mr. Mime's horror.
Mr. Mime in Pokémon UNITE
- Main article: Mr. Mime (UNITE)
Mr. Mime is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee supporter.
Trivia
- Despite its English name containing a male-exclusive honorific, Mr. Mime's gender ratio is evenly split between male and female.
- This discrepancy is probably due to the fact that Mr. Mime's Japanese name, Barrierd, does not reference gender. Also, Mr. Mime was introduced in Generation I, before the gender mechanic was introduced.
- Based on this, translator Nob Ogasawara was wary about Mr. Mime's English name during localization: "If they make sequels and they give genders to Pokemon, we're going to be hooped."[2][3]
- Mr. Mime is the only Pokémon to have its name changed between generations. Prior to Generation III, it was known as Mr.Mime, without the space.
- The Mr. Mime obtained through an in-game trade in Pokémon Red and Blue was nicknamed Marcel. This may have been a homage to the late Marcel Marceau, a French mime artist. However, this was not kept in Pokémon Yellow or Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; the same Mr. Mime is nicknamed Miles in Yellow, and Mimien in FireRed and LeafGreen.
- Galarian Mr. Mime is:
- The only regional form with an exclusive evolved form that evolves from a Pokémon without a regional form of its own.
- The only Pokémon evolved by knowing a certain move that can evolve further.
- The only Galarian form that can have the Hisuian origin mark, due to Mime Jr. being able to have it.
- Galarian Mr. Mime shares its category with Oricorio. They are both known as the Dancing Pokémon.
- Galarian Mr. Mime has the highest base stat total of any Pokémon that can evolve by leveling up.
- Mr. Mime and Lycanroc are the only two Pokémon known to have six possible Abilities between their forms, the most of any Pokémon.
- Mr. Mime is the only wild Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus that can prevent players from battling it, as the barrier it sets up disrupts any Poké Balls that hit it.
Design variations
In all official artwork and in-game sprites prior to the release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Mr. Mime only has four fingers. In Pokémon the Series, however, Mr. Mime has always had five fingers.
Origin
Mr. Mime seems to be based on a mime artist, specifically the pantomime of pretending to be trapped in invisible boxes. Its brightly colored body is also reminiscent of a clown and a court jester. The blue growths on its head resemble a fool's cap, and its curled feet resemble a jester's hook-toed shoes. Its curled feet are also reminiscent of modern depictions of elves. Elves are often portrayed as fairy-like beings and in some cases the terms are used interchangeably; this may explain why Mr. Mime was changed to be part-Fairy with the type's introduction in Generation VI. Its jerky animations cause it to resemble a jointed puppet or doll. In Japanese folklore, inanimate objects that are possessed by spirits and come to life are known as tsukumogami.
Galarian Mr. Mime appears to be based on both tap dancers and ice skaters. The soles of its feet resemble tap shoes, the blue spots on the sides of its head resemble earmuffs, its fingers resemble mittens, and the ice on its chest resembles a necktie. Its round body is also reminiscent of a snowman.
Name origin
Mr. Mime is an abbreviation of Mister and mime.
Barrierd may be a combination of barrier (referring to the invisible walls it can create) and weird.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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バリヤード Barrierd
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From barrier and weird
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French
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M. Mime
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From Monsieur and mime
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Spanish
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Mr. Mime
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Same as English name (in some episodes of the Latin American dub of the animated series, the name is erroneously Señor Mime)
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German
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Pantimos
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From Pantomime
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Italian
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Mr. Mime
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Same as English name
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Korean
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마임맨 Maimman
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From mime and man
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Mandarin Chinese
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魔牆人偶 / 魔墙人偶 Móqiángrénǒu* 吸盤魔偶 / 吸盘魔偶 Xīpánmó'ǒu*
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From 魔 mó, 牆 / 墙 qiáng, and 人偶 rén'ǒu From 吸盤 / 吸盘 xīpán, 魔 mó, and 人偶 'rén'ǒu
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Cantonese Chinese
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魔牆人偶 Mōchèuhngyàhnngáuh* 吸盤小丑 Kāppùhnsíucháu*
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From 魔 mō, 牆 chèuhng, and 人偶 'yàhnngáuh From 吸盤 kāppùhn and 小丑 síucháu
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More languages
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Greek
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Κύριος Μίμος Kúrios Mímos
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From the English name
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Hebrew
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מיסטר מיים Mister Mime
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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मिस्टर माइम Mister Mime
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Transcription of English name
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Icelandic
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Látbragð*
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From látbragð (gesture)
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Brazilian Portuguese
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Mr. Mime Sr. Mímica*
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Same as English name From the English name
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Russian
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Мистер Майм Mister Maym
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Transcription of English name
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Swedish
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Herr Mime*
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From the English name
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Thai
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บาร์เรียด Bariat
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Transcription of Japanese name
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