Mr. Rime Best Moveset
Ice and Psychic dual TermStab at 110 Sp. Atk fires with solid special power at 70 Speed cooldowns. 80/75/100 defenses lean special. The moveset is a functional special attacker from a rare typing combination. No Mega access.
Mr. Rime sat at D-Tier in Gen VIII. This was Mr. Rime's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Screencleaner with Leftovers, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Mr. Rime best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Mr. Rime Weakness
Type-wise, Mr. Rime takes extra damage from Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel. Mr. Rime's special bulk (base 100 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Psychic |
What is Mr. Rime Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Mr. Rime
Dragapult can KO Mr. Rime with Shadow Ball (109-128%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (111-130%). Genesect deals 75-88% with U-turn.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mr. Rime View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x34-40% Draco Meteor88-104%KO Shadow Ball 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mr. Rime View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed25-29% Flare Blitz 2x111-130%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mr. Rime View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x75-88% Extreme Speed28-34% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mr. Rime View Terrakion builds →Close Combat62-73% Stone Edge 2x103-121%KO Earthquake34-40% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mr. Rime View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x85-100%KO Draco Meteor69-81% Flash Cannon 2x57-67% | ||
Evolution
The three-stage chain from Mime Jr. Through Mr. Mime ends here at Mr. Rime. Want more? Breed for Mime Jr. Eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Mime Jr pushed Mr. Rime to 520 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mr. Rime to get Mime Jr eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
How to Get Mr. Rime
No wild encounters for Mr. Rime 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. Rime 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 2Evolve into Mr. Mime- Step 3Mr. Rime ✓
Mr. Rime doesn't appear wild. Catch Mime Jr. Instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 42 to get Mr. Rime. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Mr. Rime in SwSh
To get Mr. Rime, start by catching Mime Jr. Through walking encounters at Lv. 45-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 2Catch or Evolve Mr. MimeRoute 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 3Mr. Rime ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mr. Rime egg.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Mr. Rime's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It’s highly skilled at tap-dancing. It waves its cane of ice in time with its graceful movements.
Mr. Rime Guide
Mr. Rime works as an attacker with 520 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 110 base Sp. Atk does the heavy lifting.
Tangled Feet is the go-to ability for Mr. Rime. It doubles evasion when confused. Its hidden ability Ice Body can work in specific setups. Screen Cleaner is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Mr. Rime is a mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 110 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
The core moveset is Freezedry, Psychic, Rapid Spin, and Ice Beam. Freezedry leads at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Mr Rime has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Mr Rime has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- 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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
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