Mimikyu (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Mimikyu (disambiguation).

Mimikyu Disguise Pokémon ミミッキュ Mimikkyu #0778 Disguised Form Busted Form Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ghost Fairy Unknown Unknown Busted Form Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Disguise Cacophony Busted Form Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Busted Form Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Amorphous Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 0'08" 0.2 m Disguised Form 0'0" 0 m Busted Form 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 1.5 lbs. 0.7 kg Disguised Form 0 lbs. 0 kg Busted Form 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 167	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Disguised Form 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed Busted Form 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Busted Form
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Mimikyu (Japanese: ミミッキュ Mimikkyu) is a dual-type Ghost/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Mimikyu changes forms, from Disguised Form into Busted Form, when it is hit by an attack.

Biology

Mimikyu is a small Pokémon whose body is almost entirely hidden under an old rag. Its small size makes it one of the shortest Ghost types. Its beady black eyes are visible through holes in the body of its disguise, and the fringe of an amorphous foot or lower body is visible under the hem. Occasionally, it will also extend a black appendage from under its rag. The veil itself resembles a Pikachu. The cloth is yellow with black-tipped ears. The Pikachu face appears to be drawn with crayons, consisting of black eyes, red cheeks, and a squiggly black mouth. The head is hollow and can be used to store objects. Mimikyu also carries a small stick resembling a lightning bolt to create a tail for its costume. When its disguise is damaged, the costume's head droops limply backward, revealing Mimikyu's ruse. Larger rips in the costume are accompanied by shadowy vapors pouring out from whatever is hidden within.

A lonely Pokémon, Mimikyu is always covered by its disguise. It is unknown what Mimikyu's true appearance looks like. Since this Pokémon is weakened by sunlight, it is rumored that the veil is used for protection. It is believed that seeing its true form will cause a mysterious illness or even a painful death. Because of this, Mimikyu will become agitated and violently stop anyone from attempting to look underneath its rag. Mimikyu's disguise is modeled after Pikachu because of the popularity of Pikachu-styled merchandise, thinking that its disguise would allow it to make friends with people. Unfortunately, this attempt makes its disguise look more creepy. Until recent times, Mimikyu was initially thought by humans to be just a ghost wearing a cloth. Mimikyu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Let's Snuggle Forever. It is also the only known Pokémon that can have Disguise as an Ability.

A special Mimikyu in Alola serves as the Totem Pokémon for the Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)'s Island trial.

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  Artwork of Mimikyu's empty rag

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  Silhouette of a Mimikyu's true form swimming in water

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  Mimikyu's eyes seen from under its rag

Forms

Mimikyu has two forms: Disguised Form and Busted Form.

Mimikyu changes into its Busted Form when it is hit by an attack and its neck breaks, causing it to slump over and no longer convincingly resemble a Pikachu. Ordinarily, the rag it wears allows Mimikyu to avoid attacks. Mimikyu will attempt to keep up its disguise, even if its rag is broken. However, if its rag does get damaged or its neck gets broken, it will spend all night patching it in front of a mirror as if its life depends on it. Repairing the rag correctly is often difficult for Mimikyu, so it cries a lot on the inside. It then seeks revenge on the one that damaged it, fearing that its true identity could have been exposed. Unforgiving, Mimikyu will take down the culprit at the risk of costing its own life in the process. Mimikyu will never forget the person who damaged its rag for as long as it is still alive.

Disguised Form	Busted Form

In the anime

Main series

Mimikyu in the anime

Shiny Mimikyu in the anime

Major appearances

Jessie's Mimikyu

Mimikyu debuted in Loading the Dex!. Though Ash tried to catch it, it decided to side with Team Rocket instead after spotting Pikachu and becoming enraged by his presence. Mimikyu was properly caught by Jessie in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!.

Other

A Shiny Mimikyu, nicknamed Mimikins (Japanese ミミたん Mimi-tan), debuted in Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, under the ownership of Acerola. Unlike regular Mimikyu, Mimikins is an actual ghost of a deceased Mimikyu, and thus can float in the air and pass through solid objects. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Mimikyu appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM003 Mimikyu Rotom Pokédex Mimikyu, the Disguise Pokémon. A Ghost and Fairy type. It wears a ragged head cover to look like a Pikachu, but little is known about this Pokémon. It's said that a scholar who once tried to look inside met his end.

GOTCHA!

Mimikyu in POKÉTOON

Mimikyu in Ghost Dive

A Mimikyu briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Acerola.

POKÉTOON

A Mimikyu appeared in Scraggy and Mimikyu.

Ghost Dive

Mimikyu is the lead Pokémon in the music video for the song Ghost Dive, performed by Polkadot Stingray. Notably, it is the favorite Pokémon of vocalist Shizuku, and its cry is sampled in the arrangement of Lavender Town.

In the manga

Mimikyu in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Mimikyu debuted in A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart. Sun was tasked with taking a picture of a Totem Mimikyu that lived at the abandoned Thrifty Megamart in order to complete his second trial. After befriending the Totem, Sun caught him and nicknamed him Penny.

In the TCG

Main article: Mimikyu (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Mimikyu in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Mimikyu appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, where it uses its exclusive Z-Move Let's Snuggle Forever on any opponent who gets too close to it. Unlike its depiction in the core series games, Mimikyu grabs its target instead of jumping on top of it. If the target is at 90% damage or more, they will be instantly KO'd, and Mimikyu will leave behind its disguise and presumably depart afterwards.

Mimikyu also appears as a Spirit. If its Spirit is equipped, the fighter will start the match with Death's Scythe.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Alola SM: #242 Alola USUM: #315 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Disguised Form 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 Moon 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. Busted Form Sun After going to all the effort of disguising itself, its neck was broken. Whatever is inside is probably unharmed, but it's still feeling sad. Moon If its neck is broken or its rag torn during an attack, it works through the night to patch it. Ultra Sun It stands in front of a mirror, trying to fix its broken neck as if its life depended on it. It has a hard time getting it right, so it's crying inside. Ultra Moon Sad that its true identity may be exposed, Mimikyu will mercilessly seek revenge on any opponent that breaks its neck.
Generation VIII Galar #301 Galar Crown Tundra #046 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Disguised Form 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. Busted Form Sword There will be no forgiveness for any who reveal that it was pretending to be Pikachu. It will bring the culprit down, even at the cost of its own life. Shield Its disguise made from an old rag allowed it to avoid an attack, but the impact broke the neck of the disguise. Now everyone knows it's a Mimikyu.
Generation IX Paldea #239 Kitakami #189 Blueberry #— Disguised Form Scarlet This Pokémon lives in dark places untouched by sunlight. When it appears before humans, it hides itself under a cloth that resembles a Pikachu. Violet Mimikyu was only recently identified as a Pokémon. Previously, people thought it was just a ghost wearing a cloth. Busted Form Scarlet Even as it struggles beneath the cloth to repair the broken neck of its disguise, Mimikyu keeps up its impersonation of Pikachu. Violet It has taken damage and can no longer hold the head of its cloth disguise upright. For as long as it lives, Mimikyu will never forget its attacker.

Disguised Mimikyu in the Alola Pokédex Busted Mimikyu in the Alola Pokédex

Mimikyu in the Paldea Pokédex Mimikyu in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site) Received from Samson Oak at Heahea Beach* (Totem-sized) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Giant's Mirror Bridge Field (Wanderer) Hammerlocke Hills, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet East Province: Area Two, Tagtree Thicket West Province: Area Three North Province: Area Two (Fairy Tera Type) Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Chilling Waterhead, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Rumble Rush Mimikyu Sea, Zygarde Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Mimikyu Appears Masters EX Seasonal sync pair scout: Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu (Disguised Form → Busted Form) UNITE Purchase for 13,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
SM	Carnival Mimikyu	All	Japan	10	August 14, 2017
SM	Pokémon Center Mimikyu	All	Japan	10	September 22 to November 16, 2017
SM	Autumn Korean League Mimikyu	All	South Korea	10	October 7 and 8, 2017
USUM	Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu	Japanese region	Online	50	November 13 to December 30, 2018
USUM	Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu	American region	Online	50	November 13 to December 30, 2018
USUM	Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu	PAL region	Online	50	November 13 to December 30, 2018
USUM	Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu	Korean region	Online	50	November 13 to December 30, 2018
SV	Trixie's Mimikyu	All	Online	25	October 11, 2023 to January 1, 2024

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17, 30, 40, 50	August 6 to 9, 2020

Poké Portal News

Games	Event	Tera Type	Location	Level	Distribution period
SV	Charizard the Unrivaled	Various	hide	45, 75	December 2 to 4, 2022 December 16 to 18, 2022

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Sun	Moon	Chesto Berry (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Chesto Berry (5%)
Sword	Shield	Chesto Berry (5%)
Scarlet	Violet	Chesto Berry (5%)
Events*		Rare Candy (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Speed: 96		90 - 162	177 - 320
Total: 476	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Normal-type  moves is 1× and the effectiveness of  Fighting-type  moves is ½×. If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Dragon-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Splash Normal Status 0000— 00——% 40 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 011 Copycat Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Wood Hammer Grass Physical 120120 100100% 15 066 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 04040 100100% 30 1212 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 1818 Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 30 2424 Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 3030 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00——% 15 3636 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 4242 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100100% 15 4848 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 5454 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10 6060 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mimikyu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mimikyu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM021 TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM029 TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM037 TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM042 TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM064 TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM073 TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM095 TM095 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM107 TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM139 TM139 Misty Terrain Fairy Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM151 TM151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM161 TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM177 TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM195 TM195 Burning Jealousy Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 5 TM202 TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mimikyu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Mimikyu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Destiny Bond Ghost Status — —% 5

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mimikyu Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mimikyu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mimikyu

Special moves

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Wild Tera Pokémon Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Wild Tera Pokémon Will-O-Wisp Fire Status — 85% 15

A superscript level indicates that Mimikyu can learn this move normally in Generation IX Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mimikyu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mimikyu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Shuffle Ghost Attack Power: 60 - 125 15 #726 Spookify+ Sometimes leaves foe spooked for even longer when you make a match of four or more.

Pokémon: Magikarp Jump Friendship Item: Spell Tag (400) ★✰✰✰✰: +0% ★★✰✰✰: +10% (1) ★★★✰✰: +40% (2) ★★★★✰: +100% (5) ★★★★★: +770% (78) Skill: Awards a little JP Recovery time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.92 seconds Base HP: 49 Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60

Pokémon GO File:GO778.png Base HP: 146 Base Attack: 177 Base Defense: 199 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Charm, Shadow Claw Charged Attacks: Play Rough, Shadow Sneak, Shadow Ball

Form data

Mimikyu has two interchangeable forms: Disguised Form and Busted Form. It will always be in its Disguised Form outside of battle. Mimikyu starts battles in its Disguised Form. When it is hit by a damaging move, its Ability Disguise reduces the damage it takes from it: in Generation VII, it takes no damage from it at all, and in Generation VIII onward, it nullifies the attack's damage but then loses 1/8 of its maximum HP. Afterwards, its disguise slumps to the side and it changes into Busted Form. While in Busted Form, it can be damaged normally. Mimikyu will stay in Busted Form until either it faints or the battle ends.

Default form Disguised Form Mimikyu  Ghost  Fairy

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Activate Disguise Busted Form Mimikyu  Ghost  Fairy

Evolution data

Unevolved Mimikyu  Ghost  Fairy

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Mimikyu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Mimikyu is the only Fairy-type Pokémon with a serpentine body.
• Mimikyu was designed by Megumi Mizutani.
• On October 20, 2016, The Pokémon Company posted a Mimikyu-themed music video onto their YouTube channel titled Mimikyu's Song.
• According to an official piece of merchandise, Mimikyu's height does not count the head of the disguise, only the body.
• In the Pokémon of the Year poll held by The Pokémon Company in 2020, Mimikyu was voted the most popular Generation VII Pokémon, receiving 99,077 votes. It was also the third-most popular Pokémon overall.
• In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, it is the only Pokémon that can be obtained in both versions as an obtainable Totem-sized Pokémon.
• Due to a glitch, if Mimikyu is hit by Rollout or Ice Ball, the damage multiplier for these moves can also be applied to other moves. Mimikyu shares this trait with Eiscue. This glitch was patched out in Version 1.3.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Origin

Mimikyu's disguise is based on Pikachu. The execution of the disguise is similar to ghost costumes made from bedsheets. Mimikyu also shares similarities with the Bugul Noz, a Breton myth about a kind and gentle fairy spirit whose horrifying ugliness causes it to be perpetually alone. The fact that Mimikyu's true appearance can kill may be a reference to Lovecraftian or eldritch monsters; if any person were to see their true forms, they would either be driven insane or die.

Name origin

Mimikyu and Mimikkyu may be derived from mimic, mimicry and きゅうきゅう kyūkyū (onomatopoeia for squeaking, similar to Pikachu). It may also involve a corruption of 迷宮 meikyuu (mystery).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ミミッキュ Mimikkyu From 迷宮 meikyuu, mimic and きゅうきゅう kyūkyū French Mimiqui From mimique and qui Spanish Mimikyu Same as English name German Mimigma From Mimik and enigma Italian Mimikyu Same as English name Korean 따라큐 Ttarakyu From 따라하다 ttarahada and 큐 kyu Mandarin Chinese 謎擬Ｑ / 谜拟Ｑ Mínǐ-Q* 谜拟丘 Mínǐqiū* From 謎 / 谜 mí, 模擬 / 模拟 mónǐ, and Q Cantonese Chinese 謎擬Ｑ Màihyìh-Q From 謎 màih, 模擬 mòuhyíh, and Q

More languages Danish Mimikuy* Corruption of English name Russian Мимикью Mimik'yu Transcription of English name Thai มิมิคคิว Mimikkhio Transcription of Japanese name

Disguised Form Language Title Japanese ばけたすがた Disguised Form Chinese Cantonese 化形的樣子 Fayìhng-dīk Yeuhngjí Mandarin 化形的樣子 / 化形的样子 Huàxíng-de Yàngzi French Forme Déguisée German Verkleidete Form Italian Forma Mascherata Korean 둔갑한 모습 Dun-gapan Moseup Brazilian Portuguese Forma Disfarçada (UNITE) Forma Mascarada (GO) Spanish Forma Encubierta Thai ร่างปลอมตัว Turkish Kılık Değiştirmiş Formu

Busted Form Language Title Japanese ばれたすがた Exposed Form Chinese Cantonese 現形的樣子 Yihnyìhng-dīk Yeuhngjí Mandarin 現形的樣子 / 现形的样子 Xiànxíng-de Yàngzi French Forme Démasquée German Entlarvte Form Italian Forma Smascherata Korean 들킨 모습 Deulkin Moseup Brazilian Portuguese Forma Descoberta (UNITE) Forma Desmascarada (GO) Spanish Forma Descubierta Turkish Yakalanmış Formu

Related articles

• Jessie's Mimikyu
• Mimikyu (UNITE)
• Totem Pokémon
• Mimikyu's Song
• List of Pokémon with form differences

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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