Mimikyu Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Mimikyu official artwork
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Mimikyu

Disguise Pokémon

GHOSTFAIRY

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

Mimikyu Pokédex brings together the essential information for Mimikyu, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Mimikyu is National Pokédex #778 and was introduced in Generation VII. It is a Ghost and Fairy-type Pokémon.

This Mimikyu Pokédex covers Mimikyu across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It wears a rag fashioned into a Pikachu costume in an effort to look less scary. Unfortunately, the costume only makes it creepier.

Mimikyu at a glance

Type
GHOSTFAIRY
Weak to
GHOST2×STEEL2×
Best base stat
Special Defense — 105
Abilities
Disguise
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Mimikyu Pokédex overview

Mimikyu has the Ghost and Fairy typing, it belongs to Generation VII, its Pokédex classification is the Disguise Pokémon. It wears a rag fashioned into a Pikachu costume in an effort to look less scary. Unfortunately, the costume only makes it creepier. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Mimikyu Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Mimikyu quick facts

Height
0.2 m
Weight
0.7 kg
Generation
Generation VII
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Mimikyu Pokédex type and weaknesses

Mimikyu is weak to Ghost and Steel. It resists Bug. It is immune to Normal, Fighting and Dragon. These matchups come from Mimikyu's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Mimikyu and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Mimikyu type effectiveness

Damage taken when Mimikyu is hit by each type:

Weak to

GHOST2×STEEL2×

Strongly resists

BUG¼×

Immune to

NORMAL0×FIGHTING0×DRAGON0×

Based on Ghost / Fairy typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Mimikyu Pokédex stats

Mimikyu has a base stat total of 476, with Special Defense as its highest listed base stat at 105. In the Mimikyu Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Mimikyu is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Mimikyu base stats

Hp55
Attack90
Defense80
Special Attack50
Special Defense105
Speed96
Total476

Mimikyu Pokédex abilities

Mimikyu can have Disguise. Abilities can significantly change how Mimikyu functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Mimikyu abilities

Disguise

Prevents the first instance of battle damage.

Mimikyu Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Mimikyu. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Mimikyu evolution family

Mimikyu

Mimikyu evolution requirements

Mimikyu does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.

Mimikyu Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Mimikyu has 4 forms shown on this Mimikyu Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Mimikyu normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Mimikyu.

Mimikyu forms

Mimikyu artwork

Mimikyu

GHOSTFAIRY
Abilities
Disguise
Base stat total
476
Height
0.2 m
Weight
0.7 kg

Mimikyu Pokédex game appearances

Mimikyu appears in 6 Pokémon titles, including Moon, Shield, Sun, Sword, Ultra Sun and Ultra ♂oon. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Mimikyu appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Mimikyu game availability

MoonWild encounter
ShieldWild encounter
SunWild encounter
SwordWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Mimikyu?

The locations below show where Mimikyu can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Mimikyu encounter locations

14 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
MoonThrifty ♂egamart Abandoned SiteWalk29–325%—
ShieldBridge ♀ield AreaWanderer50100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldBridge ♀ield AreaWanderer60100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldGiants ♂irror ♂ainWalk26–283%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldGiants ♂irror ♂ainWalk603%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SunThrifty ♂egamart Abandoned SiteWalk29–325%—
SwordBridge ♀ield AreaWanderer50100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordBridge ♀ield AreaWanderer60100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordGiants ♂irror ♂ainWalk26–283%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordGiants ♂irror ♂ainWalk603%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
Ultra SunHeahea Beach AreaGift40100%—
Ultra SunThrifty ♂egamart Abandoned SiteWalk31–345%—
Ultra ♂oonHeahea Beach AreaGift40100%—
Ultra ♂oonThrifty ♂egamart Abandoned SiteWalk31–345%—

Mimikyu Pokédex moves

The Mimikyu Pokédex lists 161 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Mimikyu move explorer

161 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1AstonishGHOSTPhysical3010015Level Up
1CopycatNORMALStatus——20Level Up
1ScratchNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
1SplashNORMALStatus——40Level Up
1Wood HammerGRASSPhysical12010015Level Up
5Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Level Up
6Shadow SneakGHOSTPhysical4010030Level Up
10Baby Doll EyesFAIRYStatus—10030Level Up
19MimicNORMALStatus——10Level Up
23Feint AttackDARKPhysical60—20Level Up
28CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Level Up
30Hone ClawsDARKStatus——15Level Up
32SlashNORMALPhysical7010020Level Up
37Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical7010015Level Up
46Play RoughFAIRYPhysical909010Level Up
50Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Level Up
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Beat UpDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Bulk UpFIGHTINGStatus——20Machine
—Burning JealousyFIRESpecial701005Machine
—Charge BeamELECTRICSpecial509010Machine
—CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—Dark PulseDARKSpecial8010015Machine
—Dazzling GleamFAIRYSpecial8010010Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7510010Machine
—Draining KissFAIRYSpecial5010010Machine
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Machine
—EmbargoDARKStatus—10015Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—InfestationBUGSpecial2010020Machine
—Leech LifeBUGPhysical8010010Machine
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Magic RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Misty TerrainFAIRYStatus——10Machine
—Night ShadeGHOSTSpecial—10015Machine
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Machine
—PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Machine
—Phantom ♀orceGHOSTPhysical9010010Machine
—Play RoughFAIRYPhysical909010Machine
—PounceBUGPhysical5010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Machine
—ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical7010015Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—TrailblazeGRASSPhysical5010020Machine
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Machine
—Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—X ScissorBUGPhysical8010015Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Egg
—Destiny BondGHOSTStatus——5Egg
—GrudgeGHOSTStatus——5Egg
—NightmareGHOSTStatus—10015Egg
—After YouNORMALStatus——15Tutor
—Burning JealousyFIRESpecial701005Tutor
—CovetNORMALPhysical6010025Tutor
—Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7510010Tutor
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Tutor
—Last ResortNORMALPhysical1401005Tutor
—Magic RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—SnatchDARKStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Tutor
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor
—Baby Doll EyesFAIRYStatus—10030Train
—Beat UpDARKPhysical—10010Train
—Bulk UpFIGHTINGStatus——20Train
—Burning JealousyFIRESpecial701005Train
—CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Train
—Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Train
—CopycatNORMALStatus——20Train
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Train
—Dark PulseDARKSpecial8010015Train
—Dazzling GleamFAIRYSpecial8010010Train
—Destiny BondGHOSTStatus——5Train
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Train
—Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7510010Train
—Draining KissFAIRYSpecial5010010Train
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Train
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Train
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Train
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Train
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Train
—HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Train
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Train
—Leech LifeBUGPhysical8010010Train
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Train
—Magic RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Train
—Misty TerrainFAIRYStatus——10Train
—Night ShadeGHOSTSpecial—10015Train
—Night SlashDARKPhysical7010015Train
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Train
—PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Train
—Phantom ♀orceGHOSTPhysical9010010Train
—Play RoughFAIRYPhysical909010Train
—PounceBUGPhysical5010020Train
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Train
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Train
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Train
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Train
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Train
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Train
—SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Train
—ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Train
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Train
—Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical7010015Train
—Shadow SneakGHOSTPhysical4010030Train
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Train
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Train
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Train
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Train
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Train
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Train
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Train
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Train
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Train
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Train
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Train
—TrailblazeGRASSPhysical5010020Train
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Train
—Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus——5Train
—Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Train
—Wood HammerGRASSPhysical12010015Train
—X ScissorBUGPhysical8010015Train

Mimikyu Pokédex entries

The Mimikyu Pokédex entries below let you compare how Mimikyu has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Mimikyu Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Sun

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

Moon

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

Ultra Sun

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 ♂oon

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.

Sword

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

Shield

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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