mimikyu-disguised #778
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mimikyu-disguised
Generation VII · #0778 — Disguise Pokémon
Mimikyu, known as the Disguise Pokémon, is a Ghost/Fairy-type introduced in Generation VII that stands as one of the most enigmatic and tragic creatures in the Pokédex. With a National Pokédex number of #778, Mimikyu exists in a perpetual state of concealment, hiding its true form beneath an old rag fashioned to resemble Pikachu. The species is defined by its disguised form, which measures just 0.2 meters in height and weighs 0.7 kilograms, making it one of the smallest Ghost-type Pokémon. What makes Mimikyu particularly fascinating is not merely its appearance, but the disturbing lore surrounding it—multiple Pokédex entries from across generations describe how anyone who witnesses what lies beneath its disguise suffers a fatal fate, ranging from overwhelming terror to mysterious illness. This combination of adorable disguise and horrifying reality creates a uniquely unsettling presence in the Pokémon world, earning it special cultural significance in the Alola region where it resides.
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-disguised Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mimikyu's true physiology remains largely a mystery, deliberately obscured by both its nature and the tragic consequences that befall those who attempt to discover it. What is known is that beneath its tattered cloth covering exists a form so terrifying that exposure to it results in death or severe affliction. The creature's actual body is almost entirely hidden, with only a fringe of an amorphous foot or lower body visible beneath the hem of its disguise, and occasionally a long, black claw-like appendage extending from underneath. Its eyes, visible as beady black pupils through holes in the rag, are revealed in the animated series to actually be purple in color. The Mimikyu's disguise itself—a yellow cloth with black-tipped ears resembling Pikachu—serves as both camouflage and coping mechanism, complete with a crudely drawn face featuring black eyes, red cheeks, and a squiggly mouth rendered in crayon. Remarkably, the hollow head of the costume can store objects, and Mimikyu cleverly fashions a small stick into a lightning-bolt shape to serve as a tail. When its disguise is damaged or its neck broken in battle, the costume droops limply, and shadowy vapors may pour from the tears, hinting at whatever incomprehensible form dwells within.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Mimikyu-disguised Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Mimikyu exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of fifty percent male to fifty percent female, indicating that both genders breed with equal frequency in the wild and in captivity. The species belongs to the Amorphous egg group, a classification that includes many Ghost-type and blob-like Pokémon whose indeterminate physiology makes traditional biological categorization challenging. This egg group assignment is particularly fitting given Mimikyu's unknown true form and the fact that its internal anatomy remains a complete mystery to researchers. When breeding Mimikyu, trainers will observe a base friendship value of 70, indicating that the species is moderately receptive to bonding with its trainers, though this relatively moderate friendliness may reflect its inherent loneliness and difficulty forming attachments. Mimikyu eggs require twenty cycles to hatch, corresponding to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel, placing it in the standard breeding timeframe for many mid-tier Pokémon species. The species maintains a capture rate of 45, making it moderately challenging but not exceptionally difficult to catch in the wild, though its rarity in most regions means that successful captures require patience and proper preparation. Interestingly, despite its Ghost-type classification, Mimikyu's breeding mechanics follow standard biological patterns, suggesting that whatever lies beneath its disguise is capable of reproduction through traditional Pokémon breeding methods, though the exact mechanisms remain one of the many mysteries surrounding this cryptic species.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
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
+721 more TMs/HMs
Mimikyu-disguised Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mimikyu does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon species, remaining static throughout its entire lifespan. However, Mimikyu is unique among non-evolutionary Pokémon in that it possesses a significant form change mechanic within battle itself. The Disguised Form represents Mimikyu's standard appearance—the yellow cloth costume intact and its signature ability Disguise active. When Mimikyu enters battle, its signature ability Disguise functions as a protective shield, preventing the first instance of damage it would otherwise receive, effectively granting it one free turn of protection. Once this ability has been triggered by absorbing that first attack, Mimikyu transforms into its Busted Form, where its disguise's neck droops backward limply, revealing the deception beneath. This form change is neither evolution nor Mega Evolution, but rather a battle-specific transformation that fundamentally alters how Mimikyu functions in combat. The Busted Form trades the protection of the Disguise ability for access to the ability Cacophony, which prevents opponent Pokémon from using sound-based moves. This mechanical change reflects Mimikyu's narrative arc within a single battle—from hidden vulnerability to exposed truth—making its form change one of the most thematically integrated mechanics in Pokémon gameplay.
Where to Find
thrifty megamart
alola
+1 more
heahea beach
alola
Mimikyu-disguised Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Mimikyu is fundamentally a lonely Pokémon driven by an intense desire for companionship, yet cursed by its terrifying true appearance. According to the Moon entry in the Pokédex, it conceals its frightening form beneath its rag specifically to get closer to people and other Pokémon—a heartbreaking motivation that underscores its isolation. The species is notably quiet and non-aggressive by nature, becoming agitated and resistant only when threatened with exposure, as noted in the Ultra Sun entry. However, this docility transforms into merciless revenge should anyone dare to reveal or damage its disguise, as evidenced by the Sword Pokédex entry warning that Mimikyu will pursue culprits even at the cost of its own life. Mimikyu is primarily nocturnal and prefers dark places, as its health deteriorates when exposed to sunlight—a biological constraint that further isolates it from normal social interaction. The creature dedicates considerable effort to maintaining its disguise, working through the night to patch tears and repair broken necks, even standing before mirrors in distressed attempts to restore its costume, suggesting both vanity and desperation. In the Alola region, local inhabitants strictly adhere to a cultural taboo against attempting to peek beneath Mimikyu's covering, reflecting the deep fear and respect the community holds for this tragic species.
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-disguised Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Mimikyu's name is a clever portmanteau derived from the English word 'mimic' combined with 'you,' directly referencing its core identity as an imitation Pokémon attempting to mimic Pikachu specifically. The Japanese name Mimikkyu follows a similar pattern, blending mimicking behavior with a cutesy phonetic ending. The design brilliantly subverts expectations by creating a Pokémon that superficially resembles Pikachu through its yellow cloth costume complete with black-tipped ears, yet simultaneously presents itself as something far more sinister beneath. This duality—cute exterior masking horror within—represents a commentary on appearance versus reality that resonates throughout Mimikyu's entire design philosophy. The crudely drawn face on its costume, rendered with childlike crayons, emphasizes the tragedy of a creature so desperate for connection that it creates its own companion through makeshift artistry. The lightning bolt stick serving as a tail further connects Mimikyu to Electric-type imagery, suggesting its desire to be associated with Pikachu's popularity and charm. The worn, tattered rag material speaks to both Mimikyu's humble origins and its deep loneliness—forced to fashion companionship from discarded cloth because nothing else would accept it. Its Ghost/Fairy typing perfectly encapsulates its nature as both spectral and tragic, neither fully of the physical nor ethereal world, while the Fairy aspect hints at folklore creatures that lure humans with false appearances, adding mythological depth to its characterization.
Learnable Moves
Mimikyu-disguised can learn 87 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 |
| 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-disguised Competitive Battle Guide
Mimikyu occupies a unique niche in competitive Pokémon battling, distinguished primarily by its signature ability Disguise, which functions as an invaluable turn of protection in the competitive metagame. With a base stat total of 476, Mimikyu is moderately statted, but this total is deceptively effective due to how Disguise artificially extends its durability. Its offensive presence comes from a respectable 90 Attack stat paired with a commendable 96 Speed stat, allowing it to outpace many common competitive threats and deliver meaningful damage despite its modest special attack power of 50. The special defense stat of 105 represents Mimikyu's greatest defensive strength, granting it surprising resilience against special attackers, while its defense of 80 provides adequate physical bulk. The combination of these stats with its Ghost/Fairy typing grants resistance to Dark and Normal-type moves while providing immunity to Dragon-type attacks, a valuable defensive profile in offensive metagames. Mimikyu's movepool, while not exceptionally deep, includes competitively viable options such as Shadow Sneak for priority damage, Play Rough for STAB coverage, and various utility moves. The critical strategic element of Mimikyu's competitive viability, however, lies in Disguise's free turn—this allows Mimikyu to reliably switch in, absorb an attack, and still maintain full HP while simultaneously threatening the opponent with either damage output or status effects. This mechanic has made Mimikyu a persistent presence in competitive formats since its introduction, forcing opponents to account for the guaranteed turn of protection. However, predictable play and vulnerability after Disguise's activation can be exploited by experienced opponents, making Mimikyu's success dependent on proper prediction and skillful play.
Commonly Asked Questions About Mimikyu-disguised
What type is Mimikyu-disguised?
Mimikyu-disguised is a ghost and fairy type Pokemon.
What does Mimikyu-disguised evolve from?
Mimikyu-disguised does not evolve.
What are Mimikyu-disguised's weaknesses?
Mimikyu-disguised is weak to ghost and steel type moves.
Where can I find Mimikyu-disguised?
Mimikyu-disguised can be found in thrifty megamart (alola) and heahea beach (alola).
Mimikyu-disguised Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Since its introduction in Generation VII, Mimikyu has achieved remarkable cultural significance both within the Pokémon franchise and in broader gaming culture, becoming one of the most beloved and recognizable Pokémon among fans. The emotional narrative surrounding Mimikyu—a lonely creature desperately attempting to gain acceptance through deception—resonates deeply with audiences, transforming what could have been a simple gimmicky Pokémon into a symbol of loneliness and the desire to belong. Jessie's Mimikyu in the anime series became a breakout character, showcasing the species' tragic yearning for companionship and its paradoxical violent tendencies when rejected, further cementing Mimikyu in popular consciousness. The Pokédex entries describing fatal consequences for those who witness Mimikyu's true form added a horror element to the franchise, creating an urban legend quality that contributed to substantial merchandise appeal and fan engagement. Fan communities have created extensive theories and artwork exploring Mimikyu's true form and tragic backstory, with the mystery itself becoming part of its appeal. Mimikyu's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as an Alola region representative and its featured role in Pokémon UNITE demonstrate its status as a franchise cornerstone character. The species has inspired countless discussions about themes of acceptance, identity, and the masks people wear, allowing it to transcend typical Pokémon appeal and achieve philosophical resonance. International popularity remains consistently high, with Mimikyu merchandise, plushes, and figures selling exceptionally well, and its presence in trading card games featuring some of the most sought-after artwork in recent years.
Where to Find Mimikyu-disguised in Every Pokémon Game
Mimikyu is primarily native to the Alola region, where it was first discovered in Generation VII games Pokémon Sun and Moon, occupying the local Pokédex number 0242. In these initial appearances, Mimikyu can be encountered in specific dark locations where it favors the shadows and avoids direct sunlight. The species remained regionally distributed through Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, maintaining its Alola presence while becoming slightly more accessible to trainers. In Generation VIII, Mimikyu's availability expanded to the Galar region for Pokémon Sword and Shield, where it occupied local Pokédex number 0301, appearing in various dark cave systems and shadowy routes. The Crown Tundra expansion for Sword and Shield further increased availability through special encounters. Mimikyu made its return to Generation IX with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where it occupies local Pokédex number 0239, appearing in appropriate habitats throughout the Paldea region. The Teal Mask DLC for Scarlet and Violet provided additional encounters, numbered 0189 in that DLC's regional catalog. The species also appeared in the Mega Dimension area, assigned local number 0068. Beyond traditional games, Mimikyu is available in Pokémon GO, where it appears during specific events and can be encountered through various gameplay mechanics. Raid distributions and special events have periodically made Mimikyu available to players who may have missed standard wild encounters. The relatively modest capture rate of 45 means that trainers seeking Mimikyu should come prepared with appropriate Poké Balls, though its non-hostile nature in most encounters makes the capture process manageable with standard preparation.