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.
Although it’s a quiet, lonely Pokémon, if you try to look at what’s under its rag, it will become agitated and resist violently.
A gust of wind revealed what hides under this Pokémon’s rag to a passing Trainer, who went home and died painfully that very night.
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 |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x139-164%KO Iron Head 2x112-132%KO Flash Cannon 2x76-90% Metal Claw 2x70-83% | ||
 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% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Mawile builds →Iron Head 2x74-88% Astonish 2x19-23% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Decidueye builds →Phantom Force 2x102-120%KO Spirit Shackle 2x90-106%KO Ominous Wind 2x52-62% Shadow Sneak 2x47-55% | ||
 Lampent GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mimikyu View Lampent builds →Shadow Ball 2x66-78% Hex 2x55-65% Astonish 2x17-21% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Mimikyu Locations
4 encounter spots for Mimikyu at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Mimikyu in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Before you go hunting for Mimikyu, check which of the 4 spots belong to your version. Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun each have different gift and walking encounters at Lv. 31-40.
Mimikyu Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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