Disguise absorbs one hit for free before its disguise breaks, giving Mimikyu a free turn to set up or attack. That guaranteed action makes it one of the better setup options in any format it's legal in. Ghost/Fairy typing helps too.
Sp. Def and Speed carry most of Mimikyu's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Sp. Def EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon lives in dark places untouched by sunlight. When it appears before humans, it hides itself under a cloth that resembles a Pikachu.
Mimikyu was only recently identified as a Pokémon. Previously, people thought it was just a ghost wearing a cloth.
Mimikyu Weakness
ExcellentType-wise, Mimikyu takes extra damage from Ghost and Steel. Normal, Fighting, and Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Mimikyu's special bulk (base 105 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Breeding is the whole story for Mimikyu. Plenty of partners through one egg group, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything.
How to Evolve
Breed Mimikyu easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
One boost from Swords Dance and Mimikyu gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Disguise backs the whole approach. Swords Dance and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Best Mimikyu Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Shadow Claw
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Mimikyu learns Play Rough and Phantom Force naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Grass and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Mimikyu learns Play Rough and Phantom Force naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Grass and beyond give it real matchup play.
The egg pool carries weight here. Curse and Destiny Bond aren't available any other way for Mimikyu, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Play Rough and Phantom Force for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Curse and Destiny Bond aren't available any other way for Mimikyu, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam for solid options.
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Mimikyu. Low spawn rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations
walking encounters for Mimikyu across 4 spots at Lv. 19-50. The catch is that Scarlet and Violet don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
No wild encounters for Mimikyu in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Sun, Ultra Sun, or Scarlet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Mimikyu is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Also found in:
Mimikyu tops out at moderate rates across 20 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations
You can catch Mimikyu through 20 walking encounters from Lv. 26-65, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
4 encounter spots for Mimikyu at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations
Before you go hunting for Mimikyu, check which of the 4 spots belong to your version. Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun each have different gift and walking encounters at Lv. 31-40.
Disguise changes the entire equation for Mimikyu. The 476 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier.
Mimikyu's biggest threats include Chandelure (Ghost) and Aegislash (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Mimikyu doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Ghost/Fairy-type Pokemon with a 476 base stat total.
Disguise is what you want on Mimikyu. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind.
Base 96 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Mimikyu is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Mimikyu can be found in Legends: Z-A, Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Mimikyu joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 5 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A