Mimikyu (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
#0778
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
F0778.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, Mimikyu changes forms, from Disguised Form into Busted Form, when it is hit by an attack.

Biology

Mimikyu is a small Pokémon whose body is almost entirely hidden under an old rag. Its small size makes it one of the shortest Ghost types. Its eyes are beady black through the holes in the body of its disguise however, as seen in the animated series, its eyes are actually purple. Fringe of an amorphous foot or lower body is visible under the hem as well. Occasionally, it will also extend a long, black claw-like appendage from under its rag. When angered, its eyes will glow yellow. 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. The rag's head is hollow and can be used to store objects. 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 backward, 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. It is unknown what Mimikyu's true appearance looks like. However, glimpses of it are seen, such as its claw, its underside, and its eyes. 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. Because of this, Mimikyu will become agitated and violently stop anyone from attempting to look underneath its rag. 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] Unfortunately, this attempt makes its disguise look more creepy. Until recent times, Mimikyu was initially thought by humans to be just a ghost wearing a cloth.

Mimikyu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Let's Snuggle Forever. It is also the only known Pokémon that can have Disguise as an Ability.

Totem Pokémon

A special Mimikyu in Alola acts as the Totem Pokémon for Acerola's trial in an abandoned Thrifty Megamart. This Mimikyu possesses Z-Power, an energy that originates from Ultra Wormholes and takes the form of a golden, flaring aura. The reward for defeating Totem Mimikyu and completing the trial is a Ghostium Z.

Forms

Mimikyu has two forms: Disguised Form and Busted Form.

Mimikyu changes into its Busted Form when it is hit by an attack and its neck breaks, causing it to slump over and no longer convincingly resemble a Pikachu. Ordinarily, the rag it wears allows Mimikyu to avoid attacks. Mimikyu will attempt to keep up its disguise, even if its rag is broken. However, if its rag does get damaged or its neck gets broken, it will spend all night patching it in front of a mirror as if its life depends on it. Repairing the rag correctly is often difficult for Mimikyu, so it cries a lot on the inside. It then seeks revenge on the one that damaged it, fearing that its true identity could have been exposed. Unforgiving, Mimikyu will take down the culprit at the risk of costing its own life in the process. Mimikyu will never forget the person who damaged its rag for as long as it is still alive.

Disguised Form Busted Form
778Mimikyu Dream.png 778Mimikyu Busted Dream.png

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #242
Alola
 US  UM : #315
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Disguised Form
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
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.
Generation VIII Galar
#301
Galar
Crown Tundra #046
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
Disguised Form
Sword It wears a rag fashioned into a Pikachu costume in an effort to look less scary. Unfortunately, the costume only makes it creepier.
Shield There was a scientist who peeked under Mimikyu's old rag in the name of research. The scientist died of a mysterious disease.
Busted Form
Sword There will be no forgiveness for any who reveal that it was pretending to be Pikachu. It will bring the culprit down, even at the cost of its own life.
Shield Its disguise made from an old rag allowed it to avoid an attack, but the impact broke the neck of the disguise. Now everyone knows it's a Mimikyu.
Generation IX Paldea
#239
Kitakami
#189
Blueberry
#—
Disguised Form
Scarlet This Pokémon lives in dark places untouched by sunlight. When it appears before humans, it hides itself under a cloth that resembles a Pikachu.
Violet Mimikyu was only recently identified as a Pokémon. Previously, people thought it was just a ghost wearing a cloth.
Busted Form
Scarlet Even as it struggles beneath the cloth to repair the broken neck of its disguise, Mimikyu keeps up its impersonation of Pikachu.
Violet It has taken damage and can no longer hold the head of its cloth disguise upright. For as long as it lives, Mimikyu will never forget its attacker.


Pokédex Image Mimikyu SM.png Pokédex Image Mimikyu-Busted SM.png
Disguised Mimikyu in the Alola Pokédex Busted Mimikyu in the Alola Pokédex
Pokédex Image Mimikyu SV.png Pokédex Image Mimikyu SV Kitakami.png
Mimikyu in the Paldea Pokédex Mimikyu in the Kitakami Pokédex

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)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Giant's Mirror
Bridge Field (Wanderer)
Hammerlocke Hills, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake
Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Wanderer)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
East Province: Area Two, Tagtree Thicket
West Province: Area Three
North Province: Area Two (Fairy Tera Type)
Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Chilling Waterhead, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Mimikyu Sea, Zygarde Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Mimikyu Appears
Masters EX
Seasonal sync pair scout: Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu (Disguised FormBusted Form)
UNITE
Purchase for 13,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems


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
SV Trixie's Mimikyu All Online 25 October 11, 2023 to January 1, 2024
Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 17, 30, 40, 50 August 6 to 9, 2020
Poké Portal News
Games Event Tera Type Location Level Distribution period
SV Charizard the Unrivaled Various hide 45, 75 December 2 to 4, 2022
December 16 to 18, 2022

Held items

Games Held items
Sun Moon
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Sword Shield
Scarlet Violet

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 IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
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
011 Wood Hammer Grass Physical 120120 100100% 15
066 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 04040 100100% 30
1212 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
1818 Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 0000 100100% 30
2424 Mimic Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
3030 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 00——% 15
3636 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
4242 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100100% 15
4848 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100100% 20
5454 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10
6060 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
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM017Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM021Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM029Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM037Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM042Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000 100}}100% 15
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM061Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM064Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM073Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM079Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM082Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM088Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM094Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM095Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM095 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM105Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM107Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM109Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM111Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM127Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
TM139Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM139 Misty Terrain Fairy Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM151Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM161Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM177Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM195Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM195 Burning Jealousy Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 5
TM202Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM203Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM224Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mimikyu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Mimikyu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
GastlyHaunterGengarShuppetBanetteDuskullDusclopsDusknoirSpiritombLitwickLampentChandelurePhantumpTrevenantPincurchin
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
GastlyHaunterGengarKoffingWeezingWeezingDrifloonDrifblimDusknoirPhantumpTrevenant
Destiny Bond Ghost Status —% 5
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mimikyu
  • 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

Special moves

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Wild Tera Pokémon Curse Ghost Status —% 10
Wild Tera Pokémon Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 85% 15
  • A superscript level indicates that Mimikyu can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • 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
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Ghost
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 125 Raise Max Level.png 15

#726
Shuffle778.png

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
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush778Body.png Walking Speed: 2.92 seconds Base HP: 49
Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon GO
File:GO778.png Base HP: 146 Base Attack: 177 Base Defense: 199
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Charm, Shadow Claw
Charged Attacks: Play Rough, Shadow Sneak, Shadow Ball

Form data

Mimikyu has two interchangeable forms: Disguised Form and Busted Form. It will always be in its Disguised Form outside of battle. Mimikyu starts battles in its Disguised Form. When it is hit by a damaging move, its Ability Disguise reduces the damage it takes from it: in Generation VII, it takes no damage from it at all, and in Generation VIII onward, it nullifies the attack's damage but then loses 1/8 of its maximum HP. Afterwards, its disguise slumps to the side and it changes into Busted Form. While in Busted Form, it can be damaged normally. Mimikyu will stay in Busted Form until either it faints or the battle ends.

Default form
Mimikyu
Disguised Form
Mimikyu
 Ghost  Fairy 


Activate Disguise
Mimikyu
Busted Form
Mimikyu
 Ghost  Fairy 

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 778.png
Spr b 7s 778.png
Spr 7s 778.png
Spr b 7s 778.png
Spr 7s 778B.png
Spr b 7s 778B.png
Spr 7s 778B.png
Spr b 7s 778B.png
Spr 7s 778 s.png
Spr b 7s 778 s.png
Spr 7s 778 s.png
Spr b 7s 778 s.png
Spr 7s 778B s.png
Spr b 7s 778B s.png
Spr 7s 778B s.png
Spr b 7s 778B s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 778.png
Spr 8s 778 s.png
Spr 8s 778B.png
Spr 8s 778B s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0778.png HOME0778 s.png
HOME0778B.png HOME0778B s.png
778MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Mimikyu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Shiny Mimikyu in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Main series

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 his presence. Mimikyu was properly caught by Jessie in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!.

Other

A Shiny Mimikyu, nicknamed Mimikins (Japanese ミミたん Mimi-tan), debuted in Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, under the ownership of Acerola. 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 has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.

Minor appearances

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

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM003 Mimikyu Rotom Pokédex Mimikyu, the Disguise Pokémon. 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.

GOTCHA!

Mimikyu in POKÉTOON
Mimikyu in Ghost Dive

A Mimikyu briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Acerola.

POKÉTOON

A Mimikyu appeared in Scraggy and Mimikyu.

Ghost Dive

Mimikyu is the lead Pokémon in the music video for the song Ghost Dive, performed by Polkadot Stingray. Notably, it is the favorite Pokémon of vocalist Shizuku,[2] and its cry is sampled in the arrangement of Lavender Town.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Mimikyu debuted in A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart. 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 him and nicknamed him Penny.

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 exclusive Z-Move Let's Snuggle Forever[3] 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 90% damage or more, they will be instantly KO'd, 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.

Mimikyu in Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Mimikyu (UNITE)

Mimikyu is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder.


Trivia

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. The fact that Mimikyu's true appearance can kill may be a reference to Lovecraftian or eldritch monsters; if any person were to see their true forms, they would either be driven insane or die.

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*
谜拟丘 Mínǐqiū*
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
India Flag.png Hindi डिस्गाइज़ फ़ॉर्म Disguise Form
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Mascherata
South Korea Flag.png Korean 둔갑한 모습 Dun-gapan Moseup
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Forma Disfarçada (UNITE)
Forma Mascarada (GO)
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Encubierta
Thailand Flag.png Thai ร่างปลอมตัว
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Kılık Değiştirmiş Formu

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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
India Flag.png Hindi रिवील फ़ॉर्म Reveal Form
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Smascherata
South Korea Flag.png Korean 들킨 모습 Deulkin Moseup
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Forma Descoberta (UNITE)
Forma Desmascarada (GO)
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Descubierta
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Yakalanmış Formu

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