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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|nickname=Mimey
|ball=Poké
|jnickname=バリちゃん
|tmnickname=Barri-chan
|image=[[File:Mimey.png|250px]]
|caption=Mimey
|gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Confirmed male in the English dub}}
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|location=[[Pallet Town]]
|pokemonname=Mr. Mime
|prevonum=122
|epnum=EP064
|epname=It's Mr. Mime Time
|noevo=incap
|current=With {{Delia}}
|enva1=[[Kayzie Rogers]] <small>([[EP064]]-[[SM001]])</small><br>[[Michele Knotz]] <small>([[SM024]]-present)</small>
|java1=[[Yūji Ueda]]
}}

'''Ash's Mr. Mime''' (Japanese: '''サトシのバリヤード''' ''Satoshi's Barrierd'') is a {{p|Mr. Mime}} belonging to {{ash}} and [[Delia Ketchum]] that resides with Delia at their home in [[Pallet Town]]. Delia refers to it by the affectionate [[nickname]] '''Mimey''' (Japanese: '''バリちゃん''' ''Barri-chan''). It is the twelfth overall {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that Ash obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. During ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', Mimey stayed with Ash at the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. It usually stays [[Walking Pokémon|outside its Poké Ball]].

==In the anime==
===History===
====[[Original series]]====
[[File:Delia and Mimey.png|thumb|250px|left|Mimey and Delia]]
Mimey debuted in ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]''. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first saw Mimey using its {{t|Psychic}} powers to climb an invisible barrier that it created. Ash wanted to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, but a ringmaster named [[Stella]] wanted to catch it as well to inspire another {{p|Mr. Mime}} that worked on her circus. In the chaos, Mimey got away. {{an|Brock}} decided to help and had Ash dress as a Mr. Mime to help instead. When {{Delia}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} went to the circus, they found out about the plan. When the {{pkmn2|wild}} Mr. Mime Ash and his friends saw earlier came to her door, Delia thought it was Ash in costume, and provided it with food. When the real Ash showed up, still in costume, she was quite puzzled. It then teamed up with Delia to help stop {{TRT}} from stealing all the Pokémon in Stella's circus. Ever since then, Delia has adopted it and affectionately [[nickname]]d it "Mimey". It was officially captured by Ash sometime offscreen after this.

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Mimey helped stop Team Rocket from getting away with {{AP|Pikachu}}.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and [[Pokémon Chronicles]]====
[[File:Ash and Mimey.png|thumb|250px|Mimey and Ash]]
In ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', Mimey helped ward off [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', Mimey helped save the life of a {{p|Charmander}} that had fallen into a lake using {{m|Psychic}} to pluck it and {{Tracey}} out of the water.

An ill Mimey appeared in ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', being tended to by Delia as they watched Ash's battles in the [[Ever Grande Conference]].

In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', Mimey greeted Ash during his return to [[Pallet Town]] from [[Hoenn]].

In ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', Mimey was seen sweeping Ash's house before answering the door for {{an|May}}.

In ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', Mimey welcomed Ash back to Oak's lab.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
In ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', Mimey was overjoyed to see Ash and Pikachu return to [[Pallet Town]].

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
[[File:Mimey SM anime.png|thumb|left|220px|Mimey on vacation in [[Alola]]]]
In ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', Mimey joined Ash and Delia on their holiday to [[Alola]], where it was revealed that it was responsible for winning their tickets.

In ''[[SM024|Alolan Open House!]]'', Mimey accompanied Delia back to Alola. The two visited the [[Pokémon School]] during the Visiting Day.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', Mimey welcomed Ash back when he, {{ashcl}}, [[Samson Oak]], and {{an|Professor Kukui}} arrived in Pallet Town.

In ''[[SM093|Lillier and the Staff!]]'', Mimey accompanied Delia to Alola so they could watch Ash perform in the school play and videoed the play.

In ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'' and ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', Mimey accompanied Delia and Professor Oak to Alola so they could watch and record Ash as he competed against {{an|Gladion}} during the [[Manalo Conference]].

In ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]'', the closing ceremony of the Manalo Conference was disrupted by the appearance of a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}. Mimey accompanied Delia and Professor Oak as they tried to leave, only for a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} to block their way. However, it was quickly seen off by Professor Kukui and Ash.

From ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'' to ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Mimey watched the full {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} between Ash and Professor Kukui.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash Riolu training.png|thumb|250px|Mimey helping Riolu train]]
In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', Mimey traveled with Delia, Ash, and Professor Oak to [[Vermilion City]] to attend the opening of the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. After Ash and his new friend [[Goh]] encountered a {{p|Lugia}} and reported this to [[Professor Cerise]], Cerise decided to make Ash and Goh his new research assistants and gave them a room at the lab. Delia then decided to leave Mimey at the lab so it could watch over Ash.

In ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', Mimey led a session of {{wp|Kung fu (term)|kung fu}} exercises for Goh, [[Chloe]], and Professor Cerise. Later, Ash was revealed to have added Mimey to his [[party]] in preparation for the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]], much to Goh's surprise. It was used to battle [[Hodge]]'s {{p|Hariyama}} in the finals and easily won. When Hodge sent out his {{p|Mightyena}} next, Mimey immediately refused to battle it, forcing Ash to switch it with Pikachu.

Ash used Mimey as {{AP|Riolu}}'s {{pkmn|training}} partner in ''[[JN023|Panic in the Park!]]'' and ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''.

In ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', Mimey was reunited with Delia when she came by to visit Ash. However, as Delia left, Mimey learned that Pikachu, who had been feeling neglected by Ash lately, was planning on leaving with her and tried to stop him. When Pikachu refused, Mimey decided to accompany him to Pallet Town. During their journey, Mimey was attacked by a group of {{p|Spearow}}, but Pikachu saved it by using Thunderbolt. By the time they arrived in Pallet Town, Pikachu had changed his mind and turned back to return to Ash, only to find out that Ash had come to Pallet Town looking for him.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Mimey was seen watching Ash's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}.

In [[JN119]], Mimey and [[Chrysa]] gave a presentation at [[Cerise Laboratory]] about the "Seven Wonders of the Laboratory"; the theme of the presentation was about [[Chloe's Eevee]] and [[Eeveelutions|her evolved forms]].

In [[JN132]], Mimey appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against {{an|Leon}}'s {{p|Charizard}}.

In [[JN136]], Mimey attended a surprise party hosted by the Lab members commemorating Ash and Goh's departure, during which it posed for a group photo. After the party, Mimey returned to Pallet Town with Delia.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Delia Mimey.png|thumb|left|220px|Delia taking care of a [[Illness in the Pokémon world|sick]] Mimey]]
At first, Mimey only listened to Delia and if anyone else gave it orders or asked it to do something, it normally ignored them unless told otherwise by Delia. It greatly enjoys doing the household chores around the Ketchum home and does not like sharing its job with others. When Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{Tracey}} returned to Pallet Town following their journey through the [[Orange Archipelago]], it was revealed that {{an|Brock}} and Mimey had become rather competitive regarding household tasks while the two of them were sharing the house with Delia. It is also protective of Delia's property and will quickly spring into action to defend it, as seen in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'' where it used {{m|Light Screen}} to keep {{TRT}} from trampling her garden. As shown in ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Mimey can perform tasks such as cleaning and vacuuming by pantomiming. It was later shown "eating" with Ash and Goh by pretending to peel and eat a banana.
[[File:Mimey pantomiming.png|thumb|250px|Mimey "eating"]]
Ash was somewhat envious of Delia's affection for Mimey; Delia once described it as more polite and helpful compared to Ash. He also became annoyed when Delia took its side after it had woken him up by using the vacuum on his face. Despite this, Ash and Mimey are on good terms, with Mimey happily accepting Ash's friendly greetings on his return trips to Pallet Town. Ash in particular is glad that Delia has Mimey as a housemate, as while he is on his journey, his mother will have company at home and will never be lonely.

In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', Ash was revealed to be a good partner for Mimey in [[Pokémon battle]]s as well. In ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', Ash was able to take advantage of Mimey's unusual flexibility and defensive capabilities to withstand the assault of [[Hodge]]'s {{p|Hariyama}} in the finals of the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]]. However, Mimey is not as reliable as some of Ash's regular Pokémon, as shown as when it immediately called it quits after their first victory as a team. As revealed in a caption in [[JN128]], Mimey sees [[Ash's Lucario]] as his pupil and prides himself for that, as they often trained together while the latter still was a newborn {{p|Riolu}}. In addition, Mimey tends to be the voice of reason whenever there is conflict.
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===Moves used===
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{{anmov|psychic|Barrier|EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time}}
{{anmov|psychic|Light Screen|EP116|The Rivalry Revival}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Slap|HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!{{tt|*|First used in the main series in JN007}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Focus Punch|JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Reflect|JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fairy}}

===Artwork===
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==In the games==
====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Mimey appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{OBP|Grand Rush set 4|Ga-Olé}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Mimey JNM.png|200px|thumb|right|Mimey in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Mimey debuted in ''[[JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!]]'', where Ash used it in the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]].

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|psychic|fairy|Mimey {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Reflect|1=Psychic}} JNM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Reflect|1=Psychic}}}}
{{anmov|psychic|Reflect|JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!}}
{{anmov/f|fairy}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash Pokémon Heisei Recap.png|thumb|250px|Mimey listed among Pokémon Ash has owned, both presently and temporarily]]
* While it is unknown how exactly Mimey came into the ownership of {{Delia}}, some Japanese supplementary material list it among the Pokémon {{Ash}} has {{pkmn2|caught}}. Whether this means that Mimey is a Pokémon Ash caught and [[gift Pokémon|gave]] to his mother, or a Pokémon belonging to him that he keeps at home is unknown.
** During [[Pokémon Sunday]] on June 27, 2010, Ryūmi Akiyama, Hiroyuki Baba, and Hiroshi Yamamoto chose Mimey in their ideal team for Ash.
** [https://www.pokemon.jp/special/satoshi_pokemon/pm/ This] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''-era website released during the ''Best Wishes! Season 2'' arc lists Mimey as one of Ash's Pokémon from the [[original series]] along with the  {{AP|Raticate}} from ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.
** ''Heisei History of Pocket Monsters: From Tuesday to Thursday, and Then Sunday'' (a recap special of Ash's adventures that aired during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'') lists Mimey alongside other Pokémon Ash had temporarily, such as the aforementioned Raticate, the {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}} from ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', and the {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum|Seaking}} from ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.
** Tweets from [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1213701662960803841 January 5, 2020] and [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1580485996592123904 October 13, 2022] by the official Japanese anime Twitter account refers to Mimey as one of Ash's Pokémon.
* Mimey is the first Pokémon owned by Ash to be given a [[nickname]], albeit only by Delia in the original version (in the English [[dub]], however, Ash also uses the nickname).
* Mimey is Ash's only Pokémon that:
** Is a {{t|Psychic}}- or {{type|Fairy}}.
** He shares simultaneously with someone else.
** Has a [[List of Pokémon by color|pink color]] in the [[Pokédex]].
* As its Fairy-type was explicitly shown in the Japanese [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment and in [[Poké Problem]] extra scene of [[SM024]], Mimey is the first recurring Pokémon confirmed to have its [[type]] changed in the anime.
* Out of all of Ash's Pokémon that have been seen battling, Mimey has gone the longest without being used in battle by Ash after its capture, at 1,028 episodes.
** Mimey has been used in the least amount of battles under Ash's command, being used in battle only once.
* Starting in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', Mimey has a tendency to communicate with humans by miming, a possible reference to the Mr. Mime that appeared in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''.
* Mimey was the final role that [[Kayzie Rogers]] performed prior to her retirement.
* Mimey is referred to as a female in the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub of ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{fairy color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| バリちゃん ''Barri-chan''
| From {{tt|バリヤード ''Barrierd''|Mr. Mime}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Spanish, Italian
| Mimey
| From ''Mr. Mime''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Mimi-Chéri
| From ''{{tt|M. Mime|Mr. Mime}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Pantimi
| From ''{{tt|Pantimos|Mr. Mime}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Майми ''Mimey''
| Transcription of English name
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| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 小魔
| -->
|}
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