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.
This Pokémon lives in dark places untouched by sunlight. When it appears before humans, it hides itself under a cloth that resembles a Pikachu.
Mimikyu was only recently identified as a Pokémon. Previously, people thought it was just a ghost wearing a cloth.
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 |
 Bisharp DarkSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Bisharp builds →Iron Head 2x104-122%KO Metal Claw 2x65-76% | ||
 Skeledirge FireGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Skeledirge builds →Shadow Ball 2x74-88% Hex 2x61-72% Lick 2x27-32% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Lucario builds →Meteor Mash 2x104-122%KO Metal Claw 2x58-69% | ||
 Tinkaton FairySteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Tinkaton builds →Flash Cannon 2x52-62% Metal Claw 2x43-51% Astonish 2x18-22% | ||
 CyclizarImmune to Ghost, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, sheds status via Shed Skin DragonNormal | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Cyclizar builds →U Turn5-6% Knock Off20-23% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Noivern builds →U Turn4-5% | ||
CyclizarImmune to Ghost, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, sheds status via Shed Skin DragonNormal | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Cyclizar builds →U Turn5-6% Knock Off20-23% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Scarlet & Violet 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 2 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Mimikyu easily with 53 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Pass egg moves like Curse, Destiny Bond to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet 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. Swords Dance and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Mimikyu best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Shadow Claw
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Play Rough
- Curse
- Shadow Sneak
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Play Rough
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Mimikyu learns Play Rough and Phantom Force naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Grass and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Scarlet & Violet Mimikyu Locations
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Mimikyu. Low spawn rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Mimikyu in Scarlet & Violet
walking encounters for Mimikyu across 4 spots at Lv. 19-50. The catch is that Scarlet and Violet don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Mimikyu Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Disguise changes the entire equation for Mimikyu. The 476 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier. Swords Dance with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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