Mr. Mime Best Moveset
Psychic/Fairy TermStab hits a wide offensive range at 100 Sp. Atk and 90 Speed cooldowns. 120 Sp. Def absorbs special attacks, but 40 HP and 65 Defense crumble on physical contact. The moveset is a special-side fighter without Mega access to push beyond base stats.
Psychic-type with 100 Sp. Atk but terrible physical bulk at 65 HP and 65 Defense in Gen I (Red & Blue). Alakazam was faster and hit harder.
Utility Moveset
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Barrier
Recommended Teammates
Baton Pass made Mr. Mime relevant in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Barrier plus Baton Pass let it send +2 Defense to a sweeper. A support niche nobody else could fill.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Psychic
- Encore
- Barrier
Recommended Teammates
Soundproof blocked Roar and Perish Song in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire), protecting Baton Pass chains. A niche role but one nobody else replicated as well.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Thunderbolt
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Filter reduced super-effective damage in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl), but 65 HP and 65 Defense meant any physical hit could still end it instantly.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Psybeam
- Confusion
- Hyper Beam
Recommended Teammates
Power creep made Baton Pass chains harder to execute in Gen V (Black & White). Mr. Mime's frailty was a constant liability.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Psybeam
- Confusion
- Hyper Beam
Recommended Teammates
Fairy typing arrived in Gen VI (X & Y) but Mr. Mime's stats couldn't take advantage. Other Fairy-types had better bulk and move options.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Hidden Power Ground
- Psywave
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Completely outclassed in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). No new tools, no new niche, and better Fairy-types everywhere.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
- Barrier
Recommended Teammates
Mr. Rime arrived as a Galarian evolution in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Regular Mr. Mime was forgotten entirely.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Magical Leaf
- Charge Beam
- Icy Wind
- Mystical Fire
Recommended Teammates
Mr. Mime Weakness
Type-wise, Mr. Mime takes extra damage from Poison, Ghost, and Steel. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Filter reduces SE moves damage, further improving the defensive spread. Mr. Mime's special bulk (base 120 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Ghost, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Mr. Mime Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Mr. Mime
Dragapult can KO Mr. Mime with Shadow Ball (127-149%). Salazzle's Flamethrower hits Mr. Mime for 51-60%.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mr. Mime View Dragapult builds →U Turn34-40% Shadow Ball 2x127-149%KO | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mr. Mime View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower51-60% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Evolution
The three-stage chain from Mime Jr. Through Mr. Mime ends here at Mr. Mime. Want more? Breed for Mime Jr. Eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Mime Jr pushed Mr. Mime to 460 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +30. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mr. Mime to get Mime Jr eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
How to Get Mr. Mime
No wild encounters for Mr. Mime in Legends: Z-A. Bring Mime Jr. Over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Mr. Mime in LZA
Step 1Breed Mime Jr. from Mr. MimeLATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 210. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Reflection Cave · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Hau'oli City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Giant's Foot · Sandstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Mr. Mime ✓
Step 3Evolve into Mr. Rime
Mr. Mime starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Mr. Mime in PLA
Mime Jr. Is your first catch on the way to Mr. Mime. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-18 across 3 total spots in the chain.
A solid number of locations for Mr. Mime with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Mr. Mime in BDSP
To get Mr. Mime, start by catching Mime Jr. Through walking encounters at Lv. 16-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch Mime Jr.Route 209Lv.16GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 25%MorningRoute 210 - SouthLv.18-20GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 25%MorningRoute 209Lv.16GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 5%Route 210 - SouthLv.20GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 5%
Step 2Mr. Mime ✓Route 218Lv.29-30GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 15%Route 222Lv.41-42GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 15%Dazzling CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeGlacial CavernLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeIcy CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeStargleam CavernLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle Badgeor evolve from Mime Jr. (Step 1)- Step 3Evolve into Mr. Rime
Mr. Mime starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 22 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Mr. Mime in SwSh
Mime Jr. Is your first catch on the way to Mr. Mime. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 45-65 across 184 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch Mime Jr.Ballimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 100%SnowstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 100%SandstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 100%Intense SunFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 100%SandstormFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 100%RainingFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 100%SandstormFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 100%ThunderstormGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 100%SandstormGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 100%SandstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 100%SandstormSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 100%SandstormSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 100%ThunderstormSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 100%RainingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 100%RainingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 100%SandstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 100%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 100%SandstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 33%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 33%Normal WeatherSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 33%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 31%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowstormFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 25%Normal WeatherFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowingFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 25%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%Normal WeatherSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Normal WeatherThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 23%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 23%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Intense SunGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%OvercastGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%RainingGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%SnowstormGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Heavy FogGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%SnowingGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 20%OvercastSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Intense SunThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Intense SunGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 16%ThunderstormGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%SnowstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%RainingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Intense SunSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Intense SunSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 14%Thunderstorm
Step 2Mr. Mime ✓Route 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 40%RainingRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 40%OvercastRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 40%Intense SunRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 40%SandstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 40%ThunderstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 40%SnowstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 40%Heavy FogRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 40%SnowingRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 35%Normal WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationLv.45-48OverworldRate 30%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 13%Snowingor evolve from Mime Jr. (Step 1)- Step 3Evolve into Mr. RimeBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mr. Rime egg.
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Sp. Def carries everything and HP's dead weight. But this Barrier Pokemon still yields 2 Sp. Def EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its talent is tap-dancing. It can also manipulate temperatures to create a floor of ice, which this Pokémon can kick up to use as a barrier.
Mr. Mime Guide
At 460 BST, Mr. Mime is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Not competitive in its current form.
Mr. Mime's biggest threats include Gengar (Poison), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Scizor (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Mr. Mime gets Technician, Soundproof, and Filter. But Technician is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Technician is the hidden ability. It strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power. Worth hunting for if you want Mr. Mime to compete at a higher level.
Mr. Mime is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Mr Mime appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
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