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Mimikyu

Mimikyu (Japanese: ミミッキュ, Hepburn: Mimikkyu) (MEE-mee-kyoo[1]) is a ghost/fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Mimikyu concept art

Concept art of Mimikyu.

The "body" of Mimikyu has been designed to look like Pikachu. The overall structure of the disguise does resemble Pikachu, but the skin is a grayish-beige color instead of yellow. Its "tail" is made of wood and has a grayish-brown color. The disguise's "face" only consists of poorly drawn eyes, cheeks, and a zigzag mouth. Two holes appear in the body of the costume, which are the actual eyes of Mimikyu.

Underneath the cloth appears to be a black shadowy mass with two glowing eyes, but it is unknown what it looks like in full, as glimpsing it causes immediate catatonic shock, if not death. In actuality, Mimikyu is only approximately the size of its disguise's torso, as there appears to be nothing organic inside of the rag's head.

Shiny Mimikyu's disguise turns completely gray. Its "tail" and eyes remain unchanged.

Due to its clothed appearance, it was previously mistaken as an ordinary ghost in ragged cloth until it was recently identified as a Pokémon species.

Behavior[]

Apparently, about 20 years ago, it was said that Pikachu is more popular than them, so they dressed up like Pikachu in order to become more popular among Trainers.

In the case of one notable Mimikyu in the anime, it has been shown to harbor an immense, almost psychopathic hatred toward all Pikachu, especially Ash's. This may not be the case for all Mimikyu however, and it is likely that different Mimikyu have different attitudes toward Pikachu.

Mimikyu is said to be a cursed being, and those who have seen under their rags have all died painfully out of shock. In the anime, Meowth saw Mimikyu's true form several times (though partially) and fainted several times before being returned to his senses soon after.

However, most Mimikyu mean no actual harm, and in fact only want to make friends with humans. As such, they hide their true forms under a costume representing what people loved the most; Pikachu, though when attacked, they will show one or both of their claws that hide underneath the cloth they wear and strike back.

Game data[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sun and Moon Thrifty Megamart Rare
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Thrifty Megamart Rare
Sword and Shield Bridge Field, Giant's Mirror
Max Raid Battles: Hammerlocke Hills, Rolling Fields 		Common
SWSH
The Crown Tundra 		Ballimere Lake, Frigid Sea, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Old Cemetery, Slippery Slope, Snowslide Slope, Three-Point Pass
Dynamax Adventures
Max Raid Battles: Ballimere Lake, Frigid Sea, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Old Cemetery, Slippery Slope, Three-Point Pass 		Rare
None
Rare

Pokédex entries[]

  • Sun

    Disguised Form: Its actual appearance is unknown. A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock.
    Busted Form: 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

    Disguised Form: A lonely Pokémon, it conceals its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag so it can get closer to people and other Pokémon.
    Busted Form: If its neck is broken or its rag torn during an attack, it works through the night to patch it.

  • Ultra Sun

    Disguised Form: 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.
    Busted Form: 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

    Disguised Form: 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: Sad that its true identity may be exposed, Mimikyu will mercilessly seek revenge on any opponent that breaks its neck.

  • Sword

    Disguised Form: It wears a rag fashioned into a Pikachu costume in an effort to look less scary. Unfortunately, the costume only makes it creepier.
    Busted Form: 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

    Disguised Form: 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: 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.

  • Scarlet

    Disguised Form:This Pokémon lives in dark places untouched by sunlight. When it appears before humans, it hides itself under a cloth that resembles a Pikachu.
    Busted Form:Even as it struggles beneath the cloth to repair the broken neck of its disguise, Mimikyu keeps up its impersonation of Pikachu.

  • Violet

    Disguised Form:Mimikyu was only recently identified as a Pokémon. Previously, people thought it was just a ghost wearing a cloth.
    Busted Form: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.

Stats[]

Stats
HP

55

Attack

90

Defense

80

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

105

Speed

96

Total

476

Type effectiveness[]

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

By TM/HM[]

Generation VII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM01 Work Up Status — —% 90
TM06 Toxic Status — 90% 10
TM08 Bulk Up Status — —% 20
TM10 Hidden Power Special 60 100% 15
TM12 Taunt Status — 10% 20
TM15 Hyper Beam Special 150 90% 5
TM16 Light Screen Status — —% 30
TM17 Protect Status — —% 10
TM20 Safeguard Status — —% 25
TM21 Frustration Physical — 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Special 90 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Special 110 70% 10
TM27 Return Physical — 100% 20
TM28 Leech Life Physical 80 100% 10
TM29 Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM30 Shadow Ball Special 80 100% 15
TM32 Double Team Status — —% 15
TM42 Facade Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Status — —% 10
TM45 Attract Status — 100% 15
TM46 Thief Physical 60 100% 25
TM48 Round Physical 60 100% 15
TM57 Charge Beam Special 50 90% 10
TM61 Will-O-Wisp Status — 85% 15
TM63 Embargo Status — 100% 15
TM65 Shadow Claw Physical 70 100% 15
TM66 Payback Physical 50 100% 10
TM73 Thunder Wave Status — 90% 20
TM75 Swords Dance Status — —% 20
TM77 Psych Up Status — 100% 10
TM81 X-Scissor Physical 80 100% 15
TM83 Infestation Special 20 100% 20
TM87 Swagger Status — 85% 15
TM88 Sleep Talk Status — —% 10
TM90 Substitute Status — —% 10
TM92 Trick Room Status — 100% 5
TM97 Dark Pulse Special 80 100% 15
TM99 Dazzling Gleam Special 80 100% 10
TM100 Confide Status — —% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By breeding[]

Generation VII
Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Curse Status — —% 10
Parent Candidates: Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Spiritomb, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Litwick, Lampent, Phantump, Trevenant
Destiny Bond Status — —% 5
Parent Candidates: Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Koffing, Weezing, Wobbuffet, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Phantump, Trevenant
Grudge Status — 100% 5
Parent Candidates: Misdreavus, Shuppet, Banette Yamask, Cofagrigus
Nightmare Status — 100% 15
Parent Candidates: Gastly, Haunter, Gengar
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM.

By tutoring[]

Generation VII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
USUM After You Status — —% 15
USUM Covet Physical 60 100% 25
USUM Drain Punch Physical 75 100% 10
USUM Giga Drain Special 75 100% 10
USUM Last Resort Physical 140 100% 5
USUM Magic Room Status — —% 10
USUM Pain Split Status — —% 20
USUM Snatch Status — —% 10
USUM Snore Special 50 100% 15
USUM Spite Status — 100% 10
USUM Telekinesis Status — —% 10
USUM Trick Status — 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

  • Jessie's Mimikyu.
  • Acerola's Mimikyu, Mimikins.

    Acerola's Mimikyu, Mimikins.

Main[]

Supporting[]

Trivia[]

  • In the anime, Meowth has witnessed the true form of Mimikyu, showing it to be an amorphous dark blob with a pair of glowing yellow eyes. Both times Meowth 'died' temporarily but was later revived.
  • The quote in which "20 years ago, Mimikyu got jealous of Pikachu and created its costume" may be a reference to when Pokémon Sun and Moon were released 20 years from Pokémon Red and Green's release.
  • Prior to the introduction of Flutter Mane in Generation IX, Mimikyu is the only Ghost/Fairy-type Pokémon.
  • Totem Mimikyu is the only Totem Pokémon that is not exclusive to Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon.
  • According to official pieces of merchandise, Mimikyu's head does not count as part of the body and only its lower body counts as the height.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Mimikyu is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses its signature Z-Move Let's Snuggle Forever.
  • Mimikyu is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  • Mimikyu ranked 3rd, among all Pokémon, in the Pokémon of the Year 2020 poll by The Pokémon Company. It also ranked 1st among all Alola Pokémon.

Origin[]

Mimikyu is based on a badly-made Pikachu doll. It may also be based on ghost costumes made from a white sheet with eye-holes. Its true form is based on legends about darkness clouds that make people vanish or die. It may also draw inspiration from Lovecraftian beings, creatures created by author H.P. Lovecraft that are said to kill or cause mental insanity simply by their appearance alone. It could also be based on the Bugul Noz, a kind and gentle fairy that was lonely due to its ugly appearance.

Etymology[]

Mimikyu's name may be based on the words "mimic you" and meikyuu (mystery). It may also be based on the Japanese onomatopoeia for squeaking (kyukyu).

Names in other languages[]

  • Chinese: 謎擬Ｑ
  • French: Mimiqui

Gallery[]

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Pokédex
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Characters · Locations (Paldea · Kitakami · Terarium)

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  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2018). Pokémon: Super Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 323. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1338230895.