mimikyu-busted #10143
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mimikyu-busted
Generation VII · #10143 — Disguise Pokémon
Mimikyu's busted form represents the tragic moment when this Ghost/Fairy-type Pokémon's carefully maintained disguise is shattered during battle. Unlike its disguised counterpart, the busted form reveals the aftermath of an attack that has compromised Mimikyu's protective rag costume, typically by breaking the neck of its makeshift Pikachu outfit or tearing significant portions of the fabric. This form is not a permanent evolution but rather a temporary state that Mimikyu enters after its signature Disguise ability is broken by taking damage in combat. The busted form maintains the same type classification and base stat total of 476, preserving Mimikyu's 90 Attack, 96 Speed, and notably high 105 Special Defense, making it just as dangerous despite its compromised appearance. According to Pokédex entries from multiple games, Mimikyu will work tirelessly through the night to repair its costume, standing before mirrors and struggling to mend the broken neck as if its very life depends on the restoration of its disguise.
Base Stats
Height
0.2m
Weight
0.7kg
Category
Disguise Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
yellow
Shape
squiggle
Abilities
Prevents the first instance of battle damage.
Mimikyu-busted Biology & Physical Characteristics
In its busted form, Mimikyu's distinctive yellow rag costume becomes visibly damaged, with the once-proud Pikachu head drooping limply backward to reveal the desperate patchwork of repairs undertaken by the Pokémon beneath. The rag itself, which normally stands approximately 0.56 meters tall when properly maintained, loses its structural integrity, and shadowy vapors begin pouring from the larger rips in the cloth—giving glimpses of the terrifying true form hidden within. The small Pokémon itself remains only 0.2 meters in size and weighs a mere 0.7 kilograms, making it one of the shortest Ghost-type Pokémon in existence. Its beady black eyes peer through holes in the damaged fabric, though as documented in animated media, these eyes are actually purple in coloration. When angered while in this vulnerable state, Mimikyu's eyes glow an ominous yellow, and the Pokémon may extend its long, black claw-like appendage from beneath the tattered rag in a display of defensive aggression. The broken costume exposes the horrifying reality that Mimikyu has been impersonating Pikachu all along, an act of deception born from desperation rather than malice.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Mimikyu-busted Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Mimikyu maintains a gender ratio of exactly 50% male and 50% female across all its forms, including the busted form, ensuring equal representation of both genders within the species. The Pokémon belongs to the Amorphous egg group, which comprises largely shapeless or gelatinous creatures, reflecting the mysterious and unknowable nature of Mimikyu's true form hidden beneath its rag. Breeding two Mimikyu will produce eggs that hatch after twenty egg cycles, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel, placing Mimikyu in the standard range for many Generation VII Pokémon. Mimikyu eggs have a base friendship value of 70, suggesting that these Pokémon are naturally inclined toward bonding with trainers despite their profound loneliness and desire for isolation. The species' base friendship is somewhat surprising given its tragic nature and desperate need for solitude, but it reflects an underlying desire to connect with others that drives Mimikyu to create its Pikachu disguise in the first place. Offspring from Mimikyu breeding will inherit the standard moveset and ability options, including the crucial Disguise ability that defines Mimikyu's combat identity and makes the busted form mechanically significant in battle.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
sun moon
tm01
x y
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
red blue
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
+745 more TMs/HMs
Mimikyu-busted Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mimikyu does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon species, and the busted form is not a true evolution but rather a temporary combat form triggered by specific game mechanics. When Mimikyu enters battle in its disguised form, its signature ability Disguise automatically activates, preventing the first instance of damage it would take. Once this protective barrier is broken by an incoming attack, Mimikyu transforms into its busted form, revealing the damaged costume and the vulnerable creature within. This form change is reversible; Mimikyu can restore its disguise through out-of-battle means and return to its disguised appearance for subsequent battles. The mechanical function of this form change is to represent the psychological and physical toll of being discovered, transforming Mimikyu's bulky special defense stat of 105 into a liability rather than an asset as its emotional distress compounds its vulnerability. The busted form persists until Mimikyu is either withdrawn from battle or has its costume restored, making it a temporary but impactful state that fundamentally alters how the Pokémon can be used strategically in ongoing combat situations.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Mimikyu-busted Behaviour and Natural Habitat
When its disguise is busted, Mimikyu enters an emotionally distressed state, consumed by sadness and shame at being exposed and a desperate urgency to repair its beloved costume. Pokédex entries reveal that the Pokémon will mercilessly seek revenge on any opponent that breaks its neck, harboring a rage proportional to the violation of its identity—some accounts suggest it will bring down any culprit even at the cost of its own life. Despite this vengeful impulse, Mimikyu's primary behavioral drive is to restore its disguise, and it will work through the night with frantic dedication, standing before mirrors and struggling to mend the broken neck as if the restoration of its costume is literally a matter of life and death. The deeply lonely nature of Mimikyu means that the busted form represents not merely physical damage but an existential crisis—the exposure of the creature it truly is beneath its protective rag. Mimikyu prefers to inhabit dark places and avoids sunlight, as its health deteriorates when bathed in the sun's rays, making nighttime the ideal period for its desperate repair work. In the Alola region, the people are deeply convinced that one must never attempt to peek beneath Mimikyu's covering, as those who have witnessed its true form are stricken with mysterious and often fatal illnesses.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
Its actual appearance is unknown. A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock.
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.
A lonely Pokémon, it conceals its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag so it can get closer to people and other Pokémon.
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.
Generation VIII
It wears a rag fashioned into a Pikachu costume in an effort to look less scary. Unfortunately, the costume only makes it creepier.
There was a scientist who peeked under Mimikyu’s old rag in the name of research. The scientist died of a mysterious disease.
Mimikyu-busted Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Mimikyu is derived from the Japanese word "mimi" (耳, meaning ear) combined with "kudasai" or simply "ku," creating a name that phonetically mimics the sound a small creature might make while also suggesting imitation and mimicry. The busted form's design builds upon this concept by literally showing the failure of Mimikyu's primary mechanic—its attempt to mimic Pikachu through an old, tattered rag costume. The drooping head and torn fabric serve as visual metaphors for shattered dreams and failed deception, while the shadowy vapors emanating from larger rips suggest something genuinely unknowable and terrifying lurking beneath. The design philosophy behind the busted form emphasizes pathos and tragedy; where the disguised form appears almost endearing in its crude crayon-drawn Pikachu face, the busted form becomes genuinely unsettling as the costume's integrity fails and the unknown horror within is glimpsed. The Pokédex entries describing scholars dying from shock upon seeing Mimikyu's true form give the busted state an additional layer of conceptual weight—it represents not just a broken costume but the revelation of something so fundamentally alien and terrifying that human minds cannot process it without fatal consequences. The stick-shaped tail that Mimikyu fashions from a small object becomes more obviously artificial and pathetic when the costume is damaged, emphasizing the poignancy of its desperate attempt to belong.
Learnable Moves
Mimikyu-busted can learn 88 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| beat up | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| burning jealousy | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| copycat | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| destiny bond | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grudge | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| leech life | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| misty terrain | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| nightmare | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| phantom force | ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| pounce | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow sneak | ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| splash | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| wood hammer | grass | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Mimikyu-busted Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Mimikyu's busted form represents a critical vulnerability window that skilled opponents can exploit to turn the tide of combat. The transformation from disguised to busted form occurs after Mimikyu absorbs the first attack directed at it, thanks to its Disguise ability, meaning that competent trainers must plan their strategy around a second turn of vulnerability. With a base Speed stat of 96, Mimikyu often moves before opponents, allowing it to strike first with its signature move Shadow Sneak or other Ghost-type attacks before its disguise is broken. The busted form's 90 Attack stat enables Mimikyu to deal respectable physical damage, while its impressive 105 Special Defense makes it surprisingly resilient against special attacks even after its protective rag is compromised. However, the busted form's reduced Defense stat of 80 makes it vulnerable to physical attackers, creating a strategic trade-off that good players must navigate carefully. Competitive players must decide whether to keep Mimikyu in battle after its disguise breaks, utilizing its solid offensive typing and speed tier, or switch it out to preserve it for later in the match. The psychological aspect of the busted form—the knowledge that an opponent's next attack will have unimpeded access to Mimikyu's true body—makes it a form that compels decision-making and reward risk-taking with strong offensive play.
Commonly Asked Questions About Mimikyu-busted
What type is Mimikyu-busted?
Mimikyu-busted is a ghost and fairy type Pokemon.
What does Mimikyu-busted evolve into?
Mimikyu-busted does not evolve.
What are Mimikyu-busted's weaknesses?
Mimikyu-busted is weak to ghost and steel type moves.
Mimikyu-busted Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Mimikyu has become one of the most beloved and iconic Pokémon from Generation VII, with its busted form serving as a poignant symbol of vulnerability and tragedy that resonates with audiences worldwide. The design's emphasis on loneliness and desperate imitation has made Mimikyu a cultural touchstone for discussions about social anxiety, the desire to belong, and the fear of being truly seen for one's authentic self. In the Pokémon anime, Jessie's Mimikyu has become a major character, and its busted form frequently appears during intense moments, reinforcing the dramatic weight of the costume's destruction. The busted form has appeared in numerous promotional materials, merchandise, and fan art, often depicted in moments of emotional vulnerability or determined repair work, which has contributed to Mimikyu becoming a symbol of resilience and perseverance despite hardship. Video game communities have embraced Mimikyu's tragic backstory and unique mechanics, with the busted form becoming iconic shorthand for the moment when a Pokémon's defenses are stripped away and it must rely on pure determination. The Pokédex entries describing fatal illnesses befalling those who glimpse Mimikyu's true form have spawned extensive fan theories, creepypasta narratives, and discussions about the horror elements embedded within the Pokémon world. Mimikyu's inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Pokémon UNITE has further solidified its status as a culturally significant character beyond traditional Pokémon games.
Where to Find Mimikyu-busted in Every Pokémon Game
Mimikyu is native to the Alola region, where it was first introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon as a unique Ghost/Fairy-type species adapted to the islands' dark caves and shadowed habitats. In the original Generation VII games, Mimikyu can be encountered in Mount Lanakila, the final mountain on the player's journey through Alola, making it a relatively late-game encounter with a base capture rate of 45. The species has appeared in subsequent games including Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, where its Pokédex entries expanded the lore surrounding its terrifying true form and its relationship with human observers. Mimikyu returned to the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Shield, appearing in the Crown Tundra DLC area, maintaining its relevance across multiple game generations. The Pokémon received further distribution in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where it inhabits areas of Paldea, with additional appearances in the Teal Mask DLC that returned players to Alola-inspired locations. Mimikyu's availability across multiple generations reflects its popularity and cultural significance within the franchise, ensuring that new players and veteran trainers alike have opportunities to encounter this unique species. The species' presence across different regions suggests that Mimikyu's tragic nature and desperate need for connection are universal themes that transcend geographical and temporal boundaries within the Pokémon world.