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/Fairy 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
GoodType-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.
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 51 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Fake Out, Hypnosis and 2 more.
Nothing fancy here. Mr. Mime builds around Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, Calm nature for the right stat lean, and flexible EVs EVs. Technician does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Mr. Mime Moveset
- Magical Leaf
- Charge Beam
- Icy Wind
- Mystical Fire
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Confuse Ray and Fake Out aren't available any other way for Mr. Mime, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Psychic for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Sword & Shield
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.EFFORTLESSBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-65100%PostWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-65100%PostWaterSnowstormEFFORTLESSBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-65100%PostWaterSnowstormEFFORTLESSBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-65100%PostWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-65100%PostWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-65100%PostWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-65100%PostWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-65100%PostWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSFrostpoint FieldShieldGrassLv.60-65100%PostIceRainingEFFORTLESSFrostpoint FieldSwordGrassLv.60-65100%PostIceThunderstormEFFORTLESSFrostpoint FieldSwordGrassLv.60-65100%PostIceSandstormEFFORTLESSFrostpoint FieldSwordGrassLv.60-65100%PostIceRainingEFFORTLESSFrostpoint FieldShieldGrassLv.60-65100%PostIceThunderstormEFFORTLESSFrostpoint FieldShieldGrassLv.60-65100%PostIceSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-65100%PostSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's 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PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowingEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowingEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6523%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6523%PostWaterSnowingEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6523%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6523%PostWaterSnowingEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostWaterThunderstormEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostWaterThunderstormEASYFrostpoint FieldShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostIceHeavy FogEASYFrostpoint FieldSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostIceIntense SunEASYFrostpoint FieldSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostIceHeavy FogEASYFrostpoint FieldShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostIceIntense SunEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostSnowingEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostRainingEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostSnowingEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostRainingEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYSlippery SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYSlippery SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYSlippery SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYSlippery SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYSnowslide SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostIceIntense SunEASYSnowslide SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostIceIntense SunEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense SunEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense SunEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterNormal WeatherEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterRainingEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterThunderstormEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterNormal WeatherEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterIntense SunEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterRainingEASYBallimere 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SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostIntense SunEASYSlippery SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostHeavy FogEASYSlippery SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostIntense SunMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6514%PostThunderstormMODERATEOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6514%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Mr. Mime ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteThunderstormEFFORTLESSRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteThunderstormEFFORTLESSRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteIntense SunEFFORTLESSRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteIntense SunEFFORTLESSRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteSnowingEFFORTLESSRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteSnowingEFFORTLESSRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteSandstormEFFORTLESSRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteSandstormEFFORTLESSRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteRainingEFFORTLESSRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteRainingEFFORTLESSRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteHeavy FogEFFORTLESSRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteHeavy FogEFFORTLESSRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteOvercastEFFORTLESSRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteOvercastEFFORTLESSRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4840%LateRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4835%LateRouteNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4835%LateRouteNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 10 - Near StationSwordOverworldLv.45-4830%LateRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 10 - Near StationShieldOverworldLv.45-4830%LateRouteAll WeatherMODERATELake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5213%PostWaterSnowingMODERATELake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5213%PostWaterSnowingor 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 attacker on our tier list.
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.
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 attacker 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