Stats & Training
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.
Its actual appearance is unknown. A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock.
A lonely Pokémon, it conceals its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag so it can get closer to people and other Pokémon.
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 |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x86-102%KO Mirror Shot 2x70-83% Magnet Bomb 2x48-58% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Klefki builds →Mirror Shot 2x47-55% Astonish 2x19-23% | ||
 Klinklang Steel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Klinklang builds →Mirror Shot 2x43-51% Gear Grind 2x55-65% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Decidueye builds →Spirit Shackle 2x90-106%KO Astonish 2x35-42% | ||
 Lampent GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Lampent builds →Shadow Ball 2x66-78% Hex 2x55-65% Astonish 2x17-21% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Fini's Moonblast hits Mimikyu for 41-49%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemWikiberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast41-49% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemKommoniumz NatureJolly Moves View Kommo-o builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Pelipper builds →Hurricane61-72% Scald45-53% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Tyranitar builds →Crunch71-84% Rock Slide67-78% | ||
Sun & Moon 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. It's got 4 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Mimikyu easily with 52 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Pass egg moves like Curse, Destiny Bond, Grudge and 1 more to offspring.
Sun & Moon Mimikyu Best Moveset
One boost from Swords Dance and Mimikyu gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Disguise backs the whole approach. Play Rough and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Mimikyu best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Play Rough
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Shadow Claw
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Trick Room
- Shadow Claw
- Play Rough
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Curse and Destiny Bond aren't available any other way for Mimikyu, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sun & Moon Mimikyu Locations
Mimikyu sits at moderate rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Best Locations to Catch Mimikyu in Sun & Moon
Mimikyu Guide
In Sun & Moon, Disguise changes the entire equation for Mimikyu. The 476 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier. Play Rough with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, the best way to handle Mimikyu: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ghost and Steel-type attackers hit hardest.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves