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Mimikyu

Disguise Pokémon

Disguised Form
Mimikyu
Official art
GhostFairy
Height
0.2 m 0′08″
Weight
0.7 kg 1.5 lbs
Base stat total
476 Higher than 58% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Champions#78 Doubles ▲2 · #3 Singles =Usual set Life Orb · Adamant · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2Full set →
Pokédex entryShield
There was a scientist who peeked under Mimikyu’s old rag in the name of research. The scientist died of a mysterious disease.
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Base stats

HP55130–162220–314
Atk9099–156166–306
Def8090–145148–284
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD105112–172193–339
Spe96104–162177–320
Total476Higher than 58% of Pokémon
HP55Atk90Def80Spe96SpD105SpA50

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

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Type matchups

GhostFairyshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Ghost (because of Ghost)Steel (because of Fairy)

Resists

¼×
Bug (because of Ghost and Fairy)

Immune to

0×
Dragon (because of Fairy)Fighting (because of Ghost and Fairy)Normal (because of Ghost)
Takes normal damage from 12 types
FlyingPoisonGroundRockFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 96); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+162Max148No SP116Min104Scarf243Tailwind324

At max Speed, Mimikyu outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 162Mimikyu · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  18. 148Mimikyu · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 116Mimikyu · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#78 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (38.8%) · (100%) · Adamant (47.7%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (15.8%)

Moves Play Rough, Shadow Sneak, Trick Room, Swords Dance

Singles

#3 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (82.4%) · (100%) · Adamant (80.5%) · HP 1 / Atk 32 / Def 1 / Spe 32 (26.9%)

Moves Play Rough, Shadow Sneak, Swords Dance, Shadow Claw

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

15.21% of teams · rank #9 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Life Orb
Ability
Stat Alignment
Adamant
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Play Rough
  2. Shadow Sneak
  3. Swords Dance
  4. Shadow Claw

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players11.59%
  • Rated 1500+12.89%
  • Rated 1630+15.91%
  • Rated 1760+15.21%

Usage by month

Apr 202615.21%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe44.8%
  • Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe14%
  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe6.2%
  • Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe5.8%
  • Relaxed 30 HP / 16 Atk / 20 Def4%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Mimikyu does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1CopycatUses the last move used in the battle.NormalStatus——20
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1SplashNo competitive use.NormalStatus——40
1Wood HammerHas 33% recoil.GrassPhys120100%15
6Shadow SneakUsually goes first.GhostPhys40100%30
12Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
18Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.FairyStatus—100%30
24MimicThe last move the target used replaces this one.NormalStatus——10
30Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15
36SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
42Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
48CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
54Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
60Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 48

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM37Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.FairySpec50100%10
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM139Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.FairyStatus——10
TM151Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.GhostPhys90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 2

EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggDestiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.GhostStatus——5

Biology

Mimikyu, the "disguise Pokémon", is a small Pokémon standing 8 inches (0.2 m) tall. It hides itself in an old rag it created to resemble Pikachu: a tattered cloak with a crudely drawn face on its head, and a stick serving as the disguise's tail. Its actual body under the disguise is a black blob with two round eyes, and it moves by dragging its body along the ground.

Mimikyu is a lonely creature who wears the disguise in hopes of being loved and accepted and to get closer to others, as its true form is said to be horrifying in nature. A scholar and a scientist once died after looking at what's underneath its costume. If its disguise is ruined, it will cry in pain as it tries to fix it and seek revenge on whoever did it.

Design & origin

Mimikyu was designed by Megumi Mizutani. Its Pikachu disguise is a meta-referential element of the Pokémon franchise, referencing Pikachu's role as the series mascot.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon, Mimikyu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Disguise Pokémon
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Yellow
—
Original Alola#242Original Ula’ula#114Updated Alola#315Updated Ula’ula#136Galar#301Crown Tundra#046Paldea#239Kitakami#189Hyperspace#068

  1. There was a scientist who peeked under Mimikyu’s old rag in the name of research. The scientist died of a mysterious disease.

    Shield

  2. It wears a rag fashioned into a Pikachu costume in an effort to look less scary. Unfortunately, the costume only makes it creepier.

    Sword

  3. 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.

    Ultra Moon

  4. 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.

    Ultra Sun

  5. A lonely Pokémon, it conceals its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag so it can get closer to people and other Pokémon.

    Moon

  6. Its actual appearance is unknown. A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock.

    Sun

Names around the world

English
Mimikyu
Japanese
ミミッキュ
Japanese (romaji)
Mimikkyu
Korean
따라큐
Chinese (Traditional)
謎擬Ｑ
Chinese (Simplified)
谜拟丘
French
Mimiqui
German
Mimigma
Spanish
Mimikyu
Italian
Mimikyu

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

2 SpD
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
167
Medium

Breeding

Amorphous
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 20 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Old CemeterySpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Old Cemetery (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword: The Crown Tundra 20 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Old CemeterySpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Old Cemetery (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Shield 4 areas
  • Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 4 areas
  • Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Heahea BeachReceive as a gift · Lv 40
  • Royal AvenueWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Heahea BeachReceive as a gift · Lv 40
  • Royal AvenueWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
Moon 1 area
  • Royal AvenueWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
Sun 1 area
  • Royal AvenueWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.