Mimikyu Best Moveset
AbilityDisguise blocks the first hit completely, guaranteeing a free turn to set up MoveSwords Dance for +2 Attack. Held ItemRed Card forces a switch on the hit that breaks Disguise. NatureJolly at 96 Speed behind Ghost/Fairy TermStab fires boosted physical damage after the free turn. The moveset leverages the guaranteed setup into an immediate offensive threat. B-Tier through Disguise alone.
Disguise absorbed one hit for free in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Ghost/Fairy typing hit Dragon, Dark, and Fighting. Swords Dance behind the Disguise, then sweep. Solid debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Mimikyu best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Play Rough
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Shadow Claw
Recommended Teammates
Disguise nerfed to cost 12.5% HP when broken in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Still a free setup turn, but the chip added up. Dropped but stayed relevant.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Play Rough
- Shadow Sneak
- Swords Dance
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Three gens with Disguise defining every set in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Ghost/Fairy coverage was excellent, and the free hit absorption never stopped being useful.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Play Rough
- Shadow Sneak
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Claw
Recommended Teammates
Mimikyu Weakness
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting, Dragon |
What is Mimikyu Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Mimikyu
Noivern's Flamethrower hits Mimikyu for 46-54%.
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Noivern builds →Flamethrower46-54% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves View Deoxys-Speed builds →
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Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Mimikyu easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Mimikyu Locations
moderate rates across 14 locations for Mimikyu in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Mimikyu in Scarlet & Violet
walking encounters for Mimikyu across 7 spots at Lv. 7-60. The catch is that Violet and Scarlet 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 & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Scarlet & Violet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Mimikyu cannot be caught in the wild in Legends: Z-A, but you can still get it via these paths:
Catch in the wild and trade from these games:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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 to Catch Mimikyu in Sword & Shield
You can catch Mimikyu through 10 walking encounters from Lv. 26-65, but availability differs between Sword and Shield. 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 to Catch Mimikyu in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Base Stats
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 Guide
Disguise changes the entire equation for Mimikyu. The 476 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-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.
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.
The core moveset is Play Rough, Shadow Sneak, Swords Dance, and Shadowclaw. Play Rough leads at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Mimikyu joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 5 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves