In Sword & Shield, Mr. Rime works as an attacker with 520 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. Freezedry with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is Mr. Rime weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Mr. Rime's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Scizor (Bug), and Terrakion (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost, Dark, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

What is the best ability for Mr. Rime?

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.

What role does Mr. Rime play in battle?

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.

What are the best moves for Mr. Rime?

For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Freezedry, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, and Ice Beam. Freezedry leads at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.

Mr. Rime Sword & Shield - Weakness, Moveset & Stats

Mixed

Attacker

CTier

70Speed · Below Avg

Is Mr. Rime Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?

Mr. Rime from Galarian Mr. Mime at level 42. Ice/Psychic with 110 Special Attack and AbilityScreen Cleaner removing all screens on entry. Leon uses one on certain team variants. Handles Raihan's Dragons with Ice and Bea (Sword) with Psychic. The screen-clearing ability is niche but unique. Solid endgame Ice/Psychic option.

Milo

Gym 1

Good

Mime Jr. has the type edge here and should clean up Milo's team.

You Win

Gossifleur

Lv 19

Grass

Regenerator

Magical LeafRoundRapid Spin

You Win

Eldegoss

Lv 20

Grass

Regenerator

Magical LeafLeafageRound

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 1

Nessa

Gym 2

Good

Mime Jr. has the type edge here and should clean up Nessa's team.

You Win

Goldeen

Lv 22

Water

Swift Swim

Water PulseWhirlpoolHorn AttackAgility

Easy KO

Arrokuda

Lv 23

Water

Swift Swim

Aqua JetBiteWhirlpoolFury Attack

You Win

Drednaw

Lv 24

WaterRock

Swift Swim

Razor ShellWater GunBiteHeadbutt

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 2

Kabu

Gym 3

Even

Mime Jr. trades roughly evenly with Kabu's team.

Even

Ninetales

Lv 25

Fire

Flash Fire

Will O WispFire SpinQuick AttackEmber

Even

Arcanine

Lv 25

Fire

Intimidate

Will O WispFlame WheelBiteAgility

Even

Centiskorch

Lv 27

FireBug

Flash Fire

Flame WheelCoilBug BiteSmokescreen

Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 3

Bea

Gym 4

Strong

Mime Jr. resists most of Bea's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO

Hitmontop

Lv 34

Fighting

Technician

Triple KickQuick AttackCounterRevenge

Easy KO

Pangoro

Lv 34

FightingDark

Mold Breaker

Bullet PunchCircle ThrowNight SlashWork Up

Easy KO

Sirfetchd

Lv 35

Fighting

Steadfast

DetectSwords DanceBrutal SwingRevenge

Easy KO

Machamp

Lv 36

Fighting

Guts

Scary FaceRevengeKnock OffStrength

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 4

Opal

Gym 5

Good

Mime Jr. has the type edge here and should clean up Opal's team.

Easy KO

Weezing

Lv 36

Poison

Levitate

SludgeFairy WindTackle

Risky

Mawile

Lv 36

SteelFairy

Intimidate

Draining KissCrunchIron DefenseAstonish

You Win

Togekiss

Lv 37

FairyFlying

Hustle

Air SlashDraining KissAncient Power

You Win

Alcremie

Lv 38

Fairy

Sweet Veil

Draining KissAcid ArmorSweet Kiss

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 5

Gordie

Gym 6

Good

Mime Jr. has the type edge here and should clean up Gordie's team.

You Win

Barbaracle

Lv 40

RockWater

Tough Claws

Shell SmashRock TombRazor Shell

You Win

Shuckle

Lv 40

BugRock

Contrary

Power SplitStone EdgeStruggle BugRock Tomb

You Win

Stonjourner

Lv 41

Rock

Power Spot

Stealth RockRock TombBody SlamWonder Room

Even

Coalossal

Lv 42

RockFire

Steam Engine

Tar ShotStealth RockHeat CrashRock Tomb

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 6

Piers

Gym 7

Good

Mr. Rime has the type edge here and should clean up Piers's team.

Easy KO

Scrafty

Lv 44

DarkFighting

Intimidate

Fake OutSand AttackBrick BreakPayback

You Win

Malamar

Lv 45

DarkPsychic

Contrary

Night SlashFoul PlayPsycho CutPayback

Even

Skuntank

Lv 45

PoisonDark

Aftermath

Sucker PunchScreechToxicSnarl

You Win

Obstagoon

Lv 46

DarkNormal

Reckless

ObstructThroat ChopCounterShadow Claw

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 7

Raihan

Gym 8

Good

Mr. Rime has the type edge here and should clean up Raihan's team.

You Win

Gigalith

Lv 46

Rock

Sand Stream

Stealth RockSand TombRock BlastBody Press

Easy KO

Flygon

Lv 47

GroundDragon

Levitate

Thunder PunchBreaking SwipeCrunchSteel Wing

Easy KO

Sandaconda

Lv 46

Ground

Sand Spit

ProtectGlareFire FangEarth Power

Even

Duraludon

Lv 48

SteelDragon

Heavy Metal

Breaking SwipeBody PressStone EdgeIron Head

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 8

Bede

Gym 9

Even

Mr. Rime trades roughly evenly with Bede's team.

Risky

Mawile

Lv 51

SteelFairy

Intimidate

Play RoughIron HeadCrunch

Even

Gardevoir

Lv 51

PsychicFairy

Synchronize

Dazzling GleamPsychicCalm MindWish

Even

Rapidash

Lv 52

Fire

Pastel Veil

Psycho CutTake DownDazzling GleamQuick Attack

Even

Hatterene

Lv 53

PsychicFairy

Anticipation

PsychicDazzling GleamCalm MindMystical Fire

Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 9

Leon

Champion

Even

Mr. Rime trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.

Even

Aegislash

Lv 62

SteelGhost

Stance Change

Kings ShieldShadow BallSacred SwordFlash Cannon

You Win

Dragapult

Lv 62

DragonGhost

Clear Body

Shadow BallFlamethrowerThunderboltDragon Breath

You Win

Haxorus

Lv 63

Dragon

Mold Breaker

Poison JabIron TailOutrageEarthquake

Even

Mr Rime

Lv 64

IcePsychic

Tangled Feet

Teeter DancePsychicFreeze DryThunderbolt

Even

Inteleon

Lv 64

Water

Torrent

Snipe ShotDark PulseMud ShotTearful Look

Even

Charizard

Lv 65

FireFlying

Blaze

Fire BlastAir SlashSolar BeamAncient Power

Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Champion

Catch Mr. Mime

Available after Badge 6

Type

PsychicFairy

Tier

Catch Mr Mime on Lake of Outrage (walking, Lv 50-52). Snowing.

View Mr Mime locations

Evolve Mime Jr. to Mr. Rime

Level 42

Type

IcePsychic

Tier

Your Mime Jr. should hit Level 42 before you reach Piers, at typical leveling pace.

How to Get Mr. Rime in Sword & Shield

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 Lake
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 100%
Snowstorm
Ballimere Lake
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 100%
Sandstorm
Frigid Sea
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 100%
Intense Sun
Frigid Sea
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 100%
Sandstorm
Frostpoint Field
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 100%
Raining
Frostpoint Field
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 100%
Sandstorm
Frostpoint Field
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 100%
Thunderstorm
Giant's Bed
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 100%
Sandstorm
Giant's Foot
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 100%
Sandstorm
Old Cemetery
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 100%
Sandstorm
Slippery Slope
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 100%
Sandstorm
Slippery Slope
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 100%
Thunderstorm
Slippery Slope
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 100%
Raining
Snowslide Slope
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 100%
Raining
Snowslide Slope
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 100%
Sandstorm
Snowslide Slope
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 100%
Thunderstorm
Three-Point Pass
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 100%
Sandstorm
Frigid Sea
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 33%
Overcast
Frigid Sea
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 33%
Normal Weather
Snowslide Slope
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 33%
Heavy Fog
Ballimere Lake
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 31%
Overcast
Frigid Sea
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Raining
Frigid Sea
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Heavy Fog
Frigid Sea
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Snowing
Frigid Sea
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Snowstorm
Frostpoint Field
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 25%
Normal Weather
Frostpoint Field
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 25%
Snowstorm
Frostpoint Field
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 25%
Snowing
Frostpoint Field
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 25%
Overcast
Giant's Foot
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Overcast
Giant's Foot
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Normal Weather
Giant's Foot
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Raining
Giant's Foot
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Snowstorm
Giant's Foot
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Heavy Fog
Giant's Foot
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Snowing
Slippery Slope
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Snowing
Slippery Slope
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Snowstorm
Snowslide Slope
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 25%
Normal Weather
Snowslide Slope
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 25%
Snowstorm
Snowslide Slope
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 25%
Snowing
Snowslide Slope
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 25%
Overcast
Three-Point Pass
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Raining
Three-Point Pass
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Normal Weather
Three-Point Pass
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Snowstorm
Three-Point Pass
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Heavy Fog
Three-Point Pass
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Snowing
Three-Point Pass
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 25%
Overcast
Ballimere Lake
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 23%
Heavy Fog
Ballimere Lake
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 23%
Snowing
Frigid Sea
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Thunderstorm
Frostpoint Field
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 20%
Heavy Fog
Frostpoint Field
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 20%
Intense Sun
Giant's Bed
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Overcast
Giant's Bed
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Normal Weather
Giant's Bed
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Raining
Giant's Bed
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Snowstorm
Giant's Bed
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Heavy Fog
Giant's Bed
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Snowing
Giant's Foot
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Thunderstorm
Giant's Foot
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Intense Sun
Old Cemetery
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Normal Weather
Slippery Slope
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Overcast
Slippery Slope
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Normal Weather
Snowslide Slope
Lv.60-65Cave
Rate 20%
Intense Sun
Three-Point Pass
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Thunderstorm
Three-Point Pass
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 20%
Intense Sun
Ballimere Lake
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 19%
Thunderstorm
Ballimere Lake
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 19%
Normal Weather
Ballimere Lake
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 19%
Raining
Ballimere Lake
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 19%
Intense Sun
Giant's Bed
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 16%
Thunderstorm
Giant's Bed
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 16%
Intense Sun
Old Cemetery
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 16%
Snowstorm
Old Cemetery
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 16%
Heavy Fog
Old Cemetery
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 16%
Overcast
Old Cemetery
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 16%
Snowing
Old Cemetery
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 16%
Raining
Old Cemetery
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 16%
Intense Sun
Slippery Slope
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 16%
Intense Sun
Slippery Slope
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 16%
Heavy Fog
Old Cemetery
Lv.60-65Grass
Rate 14%
Thunderstorm
After Mimic learned, outside Galar to evolve into Mr. Mime
Step 2Catch or Evolve Mr. Mime
Route 10
Lv.45-48Overworld
Rate 40%
Raining
Route 10
Lv.45-48Overworld
Rate 40%
Overcast
Route 10
Lv.45-48Overworld
Rate 40%
Intense Sun
Route 10
Lv.45-48Overworld
Rate 40%
Sandstorm
Route 10
Lv.45-48Overworld
Rate 40%
Thunderstorm
Route 10
Lv.45-48Overworld
Rate 40%
Snowstorm
Route 10
Lv.45-48Overworld
Rate 40%
Heavy Fog
Route 10
Lv.45-48Overworld
Rate 40%
Snowing
Route 10
Lv.45-48Overworld
Rate 35%
Normal Weather
Route 10 - Near Station
Lv.45-48Overworld
Rate 30%
All Weather
Lake of Outrage
Lv.50-52Grass
Rate 13%
Snowing
or evolve from Mime Jr. (Step 1)
Train until Level 42 to evolve into Mr. Rime
Step 3Mr. Rime ✓
BREEDING
Available
Leave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mr. Rime egg.

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.

Mr. Rime Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Ice, Psychic

What is Mr. Rime Weak Against

Fragile

6Weak

2Resist

0Immune

Score-10

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Bug Rock Ghost Dark Steel

½xResist

Ice Psychic

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

What is Mr. Rime Strong Against

6Strong

1Resisted

0Immune

Score+5

2xStrong

Grass Fighting Poison Ground Flying Dragon

½xResisted

Steel

0xImmune

None

Best Pokemon Against Mr. Rime

Darmanitan Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Flare BlitzLv. 44 U-turnTM56 Rock SlideTM22 BiteLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Flare Blitz 2x 148-175%KO U-turn 2x 58-68% Rock Slide 2x 62-74% Bite 2x 50-59% View Darmanitan builds →
Chandelure GhostFire	B
Available Moves Moves OverheatLv. 1 Shadow BallLv. 1 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Mr. Rime Overheat 2x 132-155%KO Shadow Ball 2x 82-97% Payback 2x 20-24% View Chandelure builds →
Golisopod BugWater	B
Available Moves Moves First ImpressionLv. 1 Sucker PunchLv. 24 Shadow ClawTM65 Rock SlideTM22 Damage vs Mr. Rime First Impression 2x 101-119%KO Sucker Punch 2x 52-62% Shadow Claw 2x 52-62% Rock Slide 2x 57-67% View Golisopod builds →
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy	B
Available Moves Moves False SurrenderLv. 1 Shadow ClawTM65 Damage vs Mr. Rime False Surrender 2x 87-103%KO Shadow Claw 2x 51-60% View Grimmsnarl builds →
Arcanine Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Flare BlitzLv. 1 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Flare Blitz 2x 121-143%KO Crunch 2x 54-64% View Arcanine builds →

Mr. Rime Evolutions

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

4 Forms

#439Mime Jr.

#122Mr. MimeKnows Mimic

#866Mr. RimeLevel 42

Galar

#122Galar Mr. MimeKnows Mimic

Stat Comparison 4 Stages

PsychicFairy

PsychicFairy

IcePsychic

PsychicFairy

40+20

80+40

40+20

ATK

45+20

85+40

45+20

DEF

65+20

75+10

65+20

SP.ATK

100+30

110+10

100+30

SP.DEF

120+30

100-20

120+30

SPE

90+30

70-20

90+30

BST

310D-Tier

460C-Tier+150

520C-Tier+60

460C-Tier+150

ROLE

Balanced

Attacker

TYPE

Special

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Mr. Rime to get Mime Jr eggs easily using 52 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Fake Out, Power Split and 1 more.

Egg Groups

Human-Like

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

25 cycles·6,425 steps

Moderate~6 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

4moves

Breed With (best first)

SwSh Mr. Rime Best Moveset

Ice/Psychic with AbilityScreen Cleaner removing all screens on entry, a unique counter to dual screen teams. 110 Sp. Atk and 100 Sp. Def give the moveset special presence and bulk. D-tier because 70 Speed is middling and Ice/Psychic typing adds five common weaknesses.

Best Build

Experimental

Special Sweeper

Mr. Rime best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Atk

SpA

Spe

Special Sweeper Moveset

Freeze DrySTAB
PsychicSTAB
Dazzling Gleam
Ice BeamSTAB

Recommended Teammates

DragapultGood

RillaboomDecent

InteleonDecent

Moves List

The egg pool carries weight here. Confuse Ray and Fake Out aren't available any other way for Mr. Rime, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Blizzard for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

After You

———15Normal

Lv 1

Baton Pass

C——40Normal

Lv 1

Block

D——5Normal

Lv 1

Copycat

D——20Normal

Lv 1

Dazzling Gleam

B8010010Fairy

Lv 1

Encore

C—1005Normal

Lv 1

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

Lv 1

Ice Shard+1

D6010030Ice

Lv 1

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Lv 1

Mimic

D——10Normal

Lv 1

Misty Terrain

D——10Fairy

Lv 1

Pound

—4010035Normal

Lv 1

Protect+4

C——10Normal

Lv 1

Rapid Spin

A5010040Normal

Lv 1

Recycle

C——10Normal

Lv 1

Reflect

C——20Psychic

Lv 1

Role Play

———10Psychic

Lv 1

Safeguard

D——25Normal

Lv 1

Slack Off

C——10Normal

Lv 12

Confusion

—7510025Psychic

Lv 16

Ally Switch+2

———15Psychic

Lv 20

Icy Wind

C829515Ice

Lv 24

Double Kick

D3010030Fighting

Lv 28

Psybeam

C9710020Psychic

Lv 32

Hypnosis

C—6020Psychic

Lv 36

Mirror Coat-5

D—10020Psychic

Lv 40

Sucker Punch+1

D701005Dark

Lv 44

Freeze-Dry

B10510020Ice

Lv 48

Psychic

B13510010Psychic

Lv 52

Teeter Dance

D—10020Normal

TM Moves

TR83

Ally Switch+2

———15Psychic

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM64

Avalanche-4

C9010010Ice

TR29

Baton Pass

C——40Normal

TR06

Blizzard

B165705Ice

TR01

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

TM43

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TR49

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM29

Charm

D—10020Fairy

TR92

Dazzling Gleam

B8010010Fairy

TM63

Drain Punch

C7510010Fighting

TR30

Encore

C—1005Normal

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TR65

Energy Ball

C9010010Grass

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM47

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

TM59

Fling

D—10010Dark

TR64

Focus Blast

C120705Fighting

TR81

Foul Play

C9510015Dark

TR34

Future Sight

A18010010Psychic

TM09

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TR77

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM61

Guard Swap

———10Psychic

TM35

Hail

C——10Ice

TM41

Helping Hand+5

———20Normal

TM08

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TR05

Ice Beam

B13510010Ice

TM04

Ice Punch

C11210015Ice

TM51

Icicle Spear

D3710030Ice

TM27

Icy Wind

C829515Ice

TR46

Iron Defense

C——15Steel

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM72

Magic Room

D——10Psychic

TM01

Mega Kick

C120755Normal

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

TR14

Metronome

D——10Normal

TM89

Misty Terrain

D——10Fairy

TR68

Nasty Plot

C——20Dark

TM57

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM60

Power Swap

———10Psychic

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

B13510010Psychic

TM91

Psychic Terrain

D——10Psychic

TR25

Psyshock

B12010010Psychic

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM18

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

C6010015Normal

TM19

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM16

Screech

D—8540Normal

TR33

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TR40

Skill Swap

D——10Psychic

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

D5010015Normal

TM11

Solar Beam

B12010010Grass

TM98

Stomping Tantrum

C7510010Ground

TR82

Stored Power

D3010010Psychic

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TR37

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM23

Thief

D6010025Dark

TR09

Thunder

C1107010Electric

TM14

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TR08

Thunderbolt

A9010015Electric

TR38

Trick

C—10010Psychic

TM70

Trick Room-7

C——5Psychic

TR35

Uproar

C9010010Normal

TM71

Wonder Room

———10Psychic

TR69

Zen Headbutt

C1209015Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Egg

Fake Out+3

D4010010Normal

Egg

Power Split

———10Psychic

Egg

Tickle

——10020Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Expanding Force

B12010010Psychic

Tutor

Triple Axel

D309010Ice

Base Stats

High

HP80

Attack85

Defense75

Sp. Atk110

Sp. Def100

Speed70

Total520

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.5 m

Weight58.2 kg

Base XP182

Abilities

Tangled Feet

Doubles evasion when confused.

Screen Cleaner

Nullifies effects of Light Screen, Reflect, and Aurora Veil.

Ice BodyHidden Ability

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe

Strong Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entry

It’s highly skilled at tap-dancing. It waves its cane of ice in time with its graceful movements.

Its amusing movements make it very popular. It releases its psychic power from the pattern on its belly.

Mr. Rime Sword & Shield Guide

In Sword & Shield, Mr. Rime works as an attacker with 520 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. Freezedry with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Mr. Rime's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Scizor (Bug), and Terrakion (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost, Dark, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
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.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Freezedry, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, 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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Golett GroundGhost	D
TM Move Moves Phantom ForceTM86 Damage vs Mr. Rime Phantom Force 2x 71-84% View Golett builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallLv. 20 Brutal SwingTM97 Damage vs Mr. Rime Shadow Ball 2x 44-53% Brutal Swing 2x 26-32% View Drifloon builds →
Growlithe Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 12 BiteLv. 8 Damage vs Mr. Rime Flame Wheel 2x 49-57% Bite 2x 32-38% View Growlithe builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	C
Available Move Moves BiteLv. 18 Damage vs Mr. Rime Bite 2x 44-53% View Stunky builds →
Grubbin Bug	D
Available Moves Moves Bug BiteLv. 10 BiteLv. 15 Damage vs Mr. Rime Bug Bite 2x 44-53% Bite 2x 29-35% View Grubbin builds →

Thievul Dark	C
Available Move Moves SnarlLv. 12 Damage vs Mr. Rime Snarl 2x 38-46% View Thievul builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombLv. 1 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Rock Tomb 2x 65-76% Crunch 2x 56-66% View Drednaw builds →
Shedinja BugGhost	C
Available Moves Moves Phantom ForceTM86 Metal ClawLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Phantom Force 2x 77-91% Metal Claw 2x 29-35% View Shedinja builds →
Vikavolt BugElectric	B
Available Moves Moves X-ScissorLv. 1 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime X-Scissor 2x 57-68% Crunch 2x 38-46% View Vikavolt builds →
Liepard Dark	C
Available Move Moves AssuranceLv. 23 Damage vs Mr. Rime Assurance 2x 51-61% View Liepard builds →

Ribombee BugFairy	B
Available Move Moves Pollen PuffLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Pollen Puff 2x 64-75% View Ribombee builds →
Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Move Moves Stone EdgeLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Stone Edge 2x 92-109%KO View Sudowoodo builds →
Thievul Dark	C
Available Move Moves SnarlLv. 12 Damage vs Mr. Rime Snarl 2x 38-44% View Thievul builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombLv. 1 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Rock Tomb 2x 64-75% Crunch 2x 56-66% View Drednaw builds →
Haunter GhostPoison	C
Available Moves Moves HexLv. 24 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Mr. Rime Hex 2x 55-65% Payback 2x 20-25% View Haunter builds →

Arcanine Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Flare BlitzLv. 1 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Flare Blitz 2x 120-142%KO Crunch 2x 54-63% View Arcanine builds →
Pangoro FightingDark	C
Available Moves Moves CrunchLv. 35 Bullet PunchLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Crunch 2x 89-105%KO Bullet Punch 2x 31-37% View Pangoro builds →
Vikavolt BugElectric	B
Available Moves Moves Bug BuzzLv. 36 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Bug Buzz 2x 91-108%KO Crunch 2x 39-46% View Vikavolt builds →
Weavile DarkIce	A
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 1 Metal ClawLv. 18 Damage vs Mr. Rime Assurance 2x 64-76% Metal Claw 2x 37-44% View Weavile builds →
Perrserker Steel	C
Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 1 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Mr. Rime Iron Head 2x 80-95% Payback 2x 34-40% View Perrserker builds →

Arcanine Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Flare BlitzLv. 1 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Flare Blitz 2x 121-143%KO Crunch 2x 55-65% View Arcanine builds →
Pangoro FightingDark	C
Available Moves Moves CrunchLv. 35 Bullet PunchLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Crunch 2x 91-108%KO Bullet Punch 2x 31-37% View Pangoro builds →
Vikavolt BugElectric	B
Available Moves Moves Bug BuzzLv. 36 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Mr. Rime Bug Buzz 2x 91-108%KO Crunch 2x 38-45% View Vikavolt builds →
Weavile DarkIce	A
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 1 Metal ClawLv. 18 Damage vs Mr. Rime Assurance 2x 66-78% Metal Claw 2x 37-43% View Weavile builds →
Perrserker Steel	C
Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 1 U-turnTM56 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Mr. Rime Iron Head 2x 83-98% U-turn 2x 48-57% Payback 2x 35-42% View Perrserker builds →

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Mr. Rime Sword & Shield

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Best Pokemon Against Mr. Rime

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