Without Technician, Mr. Mime wouldn't see any competitive play. With it? It boosts weaker moves to surprising damage levels, turning modest base stats into a real offensive threat. Psychic is solid coverage on top of that. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier.
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.
Mr. Mime Weakness
VulnerableType-wise, Mr. Mime takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
One of 2 evolutions from Mime Jr's line. Mr. Mime got here , and the other paths lead to different results. Breed through Mime Jr. To get eggs. Mr Rime has 60 more total stats, but Mr. Mime makes up for it with a stronger Sp.Atk gain (+30 from Mime Jr).
How to Evolve
Breed with Mr. Mime to get Mime Jr eggs easily using 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Confuse Ray, Fake Out and 9 more.
Nothing fancy here. Mr. Mime builds around Sitrus Berry for a one-time health recovery at low HP, Hardy nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Attack EVs. Soundproof does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Mr. Mime Moveset
- Psychic
- Psybeam
- Confusion
- Hyper Beam
Recommended Teammates
Hard to wall, honestly. Mr. Mime threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Grass and Normal standing out. Pair that with Future Sight and Dream Eater and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Grab Mr. Mime from the locations below, it shows up in the wild. Drop it at the nursery to hatch Mime Jr. From there, level the baby through the remaining stages to Mr. Mime.
Where To Catch Mr. Mime in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Mime Jr. Is your first catch on the way to Mr. Mime. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 15-30 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Breed Mime Jr. from Mr. MimeBreed from Mr. Mime at the Day Care.
Step 2Mr. Mime ✓MODERATECeladon City - Game CornerHeartGoldGift from NPCLv.15LimitedEarlyCityPurchase: 3,333 coinsMODERATECeladon City - Game CornerSoulSilverGift from NPCLv.15LimitedEarlyCityPurchase: 3,333 coinsEASYRoute 21SoulSilverGrassLv.28-30UncommonMidRouteDayEASYRoute 21HeartGoldGrassLv.28-30UncommonMidRouteDayCHALLENGINGRoute 21HeartGoldGrassLv.28RareMidRouteMorning/nightCHALLENGINGRoute 21SoulSilverGrassLv.28RareMidRouteMorning/nightor evolve from Mime Jr. (Step 1)
Mr. Mime looks average on paper at 460 BST. But Technician is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier pivot on our tier list.
Mr. Mime's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), 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.
Mr. Mime is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 90 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the pivot role.
Mr. Mime appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Available since Red & Blue, Mr Mime appears in 21 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
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 VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A