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A special Mimikyu in [[Alola]] serves as the [[Totem Pokémon]] for the [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]'s [[Island challenge|Island trial]]. | A special Mimikyu in [[Alola]] serves as the [[Totem Pokémon]] for the [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]'s [[Island challenge|Island trial]]. | ||
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778Mimikyu 2.png|Artwork of Mimikyu's empty rag | 778Mimikyu 2.png|Artwork of Mimikyu's empty rag | ||
Jessie Mimikyu uncovered.png|Silhouette of a Mimikyu's true form swimming in water | Jessie Mimikyu uncovered.png|Silhouette of a Mimikyu's true form swimming in water | ||
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====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
<!--Do NOT add that the name may come from "mimic you".--> | <!--Do NOT add that the name may come from "mimic you".--> | ||
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, mimicry'' 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). Or it may be a pun of ''mimic you'' | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
