mimikyu-totem-busted #10145
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Generation VII · #10145 — Disguise Pokémon
Mimikyu is a Ghost/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII that exists in a perpetual state of disguise. The most distinctive aspect of Mimikyu is its ability to transform between its Disguised Form and Busted Form—a unique mechanic tied directly to its signature Ability, Disguise. The Busted Form represents Mimikyu after its carefully crafted Pikachu costume has been damaged or torn during battle, revealing the tragic truth beneath the cloth. With a National Pokédex number of #778, Mimikyu embodies one of the most mysteriously unsettling concepts in the entire Pokémon franchise, as virtually every Pokédex entry warns of the horrifying danger that befalls anyone who glimpses its true form beneath the rag. Despite its ominous nature, Mimikyu possesses a melancholic personality—it seeks connection and companionship through its disguise rather than malice, making it a profoundly lonely creature struggling for acceptance.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
2.8kg
Category
Disguise Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
yellow
Shape
squiggle
Abilities
Prevents the first instance of battle damage.
Mimikyu-totem-busted Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mimikyu's true physical form remains one of the greatest mysteries in Pokémon biology, deliberately obscured by the old rag that comprises its entire visible body. The creature measures just 0.2 meters in height when stripped of its disguise, making it one of the shortest Ghost-type Pokémon, though when adorned in its full Pikachu costume it reaches approximately 0.56 meters tall. Its weight is recorded as merely 0.7 kilograms, suggesting an almost weightless, ethereal composition. The only visible indicators of Mimikyu's hidden form are the beady black eyes visible through holes in the cloth—though the animated series suggests these eyes are actually purple—and occasionally a long, dark, claw-like appendage that extends from beneath the hem. When its disguise sustains damage, the costume's head droops limply backward, and shadowy vapors pour forth from the tears, suggesting something far more disturbing lies underneath. The disguise itself is meticulously crafted from a yellow cloth fashioned to resemble a Pikachu, complete with black-tipped ears, crayon-drawn facial features including black eyes and red cheeks, and a small stick resembling a lightning bolt used as a makeshift tail.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Mimikyu-totem-busted Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Mimikyu exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, allowing for equal breeding potential regardless of the individual's sex. The species belongs to the Amorphous Egg Group, which includes other genderless, shapeshifting, or inherently mysterious Pokémon such as Ditto, Spiritomb, and Chandelure. With a base Friendship value of 70 (later adjusted to 50 in certain generations), Mimikyu shows moderate affability toward its trainer, though this is somewhat ironic given its deeply introverted nature. The species has a relatively lengthy egg-hatching period, requiring 20 cycles to hatch—equivalent to 4,884 to 5,140 steps—which translates to approximately one of the longer incubation times in the Pokémon world. Breeding Mimikyu can be challenging due to its solitary nature, but successfully hatched Mimikyu will follow the medium growth rate, achieving a balanced development curve neither particularly rapid nor especially slow. The catch rate of 45 indicates that wild Mimikyu are moderately difficult to capture, reflecting their elusive and cautious temperament in their natural habitats.
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
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
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
+658 more TMs/HMs
Mimikyu-totem-busted Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mimikyu does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon, remaining in its singular form throughout its lifespan. However, Mimikyu possesses a unique form-change mechanic that is entirely distinct from traditional evolution. The Busted Form is not an evolution but rather a battle state that Mimikyu enters when its Disguise Ability is triggered. Mimikyu's signature Ability, Disguise, prevents the first instance of damage it takes in battle by absorbing that hit with its cloth costume instead of its actual body. Once this protective barrier is broken—once its disguise is hit—Mimikyu transforms into its Busted Form, with its characteristic drooping head and torn costume now visible. This form change is purely cosmetic in terms of in-game mechanics, as Mimikyu retains identical base stats and movepool regardless of which form it occupies. The Busted Form persists throughout the remainder of the battle and does not restore unless Mimikyu is switched out and sent back into battle, allowing its trainer to use a Full Heal or similar item to mend the disguise before re-entry. This mechanic is thematically central to Mimikyu's identity—the form-change visually represents the shattering of its facade and the exposure it fears most.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Mimikyu-totem-busted Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Mimikyu is driven by an overwhelming desire for companionship and acceptance, which explains its elaborate disguise as a beloved Pokémon. According to multiple Pokédex entries, Mimikyu is fundamentally a lonely creature that conceals its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag specifically to get closer to people and other Pokémon without triggering fear or revulsion. This behavior reveals a tragic complexity—rather than being inherently malicious, Mimikyu simply wants to be liked, and it believes that by masquerading as Pikachu, it can achieve the social connection it desperately craves. The Busted Form appears particularly distressed and melancholic, as evidenced by Pokédex entries describing it as "sad" after its neck is broken or its disguise torn. When in this damaged state, Mimikyu experiences genuine emotional turmoil, working through the night to repair its costume so it can resume its pretense. The Sword entry notes that Mimikyu will seek merciless revenge on anyone who reveals its true identity, suggesting that violation of its disguise—and thus rejection of what it truly is—causes severe psychological anguish. Mimikyu prefers dark places and its health deteriorates in sunlight, indicating it is primarily nocturnal and adapted to shadowy environments where its true form is less likely to be inadvertently exposed.
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-totem-busted Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Mimikyu's design is a masterclass in psychological horror wrapped in a deceptively cute package, drawing inspiration from both Japanese folklore and modern internet culture surrounding creepypasta and unsettling Pokémon concepts. The name "Mimikyu" is derived from "mimic" and "you" (evoking the second-person perspective of being watched or imitated), perfectly encapsulating the Pokémon's nature as an imitator seeking to become something it is not. In Japanese, it is called "ミミッキュ" (Mimikkyu), maintaining the same mimicry connotation. The Pikachu costume worn by Mimikyu is intentionally crude and unsettling—with its crayoned face, drooping proportions, and overall uncanny quality—creating a deeply uncomfortable contrast with the beloved mascot it attempts to replicate. This design choice suggests that Mimikyu's imitation is imperfect precisely because its true nature cannot be adequately masked; no matter how hard it tries, something fundamentally wrong remains visible to the subconscious observer. The rag itself appears to be tattered and ancient, suggesting both poverty and decay. The Busted Form, with its broken neck and torn costume revealing shadowy tendrils, transforms Mimikyu into something genuinely frightening, validating every Pokédex entry that describes death and disease befalling those who witness its true form.
Learnable Moves
Mimikyu-totem-busted can learn 67 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 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| copycat | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 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 |
| 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-totem-busted Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Mimikyu's Busted Form remains functionally identical to its Disguised Form in terms of offensive and defensive capabilities, as the transformation does not alter base stats. However, the form-change itself carries significant strategic implications. Mimikyu possesses a respectable Speed stat of 96, allowing it to outpace many common threats and act before opponents in many matchups. Its Attack stat of 90 is solid for a Ghost/Fairy type, enabling it to deal meaningful damage with physical moves like Shadow Claw and Play Rough. The special bulk is particularly notable, with a Special Defense stat of 105 providing excellent defensive coverage against special attacks, while Defense sits at a modest 80. The Disguise Ability is Mimikyu's greatest competitive asset—effectively granting a free turn of setup or damage mitigation by absorbing one hit entirely. This mechanic has made Mimikyu a staple in both casual and competitive formats, as it can reliably activate moves like Swords Dance or Calm Mind without fear of being KO'd on the switch-in. Once the Busted Form is revealed, Mimikyu becomes more vulnerable, but by that point it has typically accumulated enough momentum to pose a serious threat. Its movepool includes access to priority moves such as Shadow Sneak, granting it surprise KO potential even after its Disguise is broken.
Commonly Asked Questions About Mimikyu-totem-busted
What type is Mimikyu-totem-busted?
Mimikyu-totem-busted is a ghost and fairy type Pokemon.
What does Mimikyu-totem-busted evolve into?
Mimikyu-totem-busted does not evolve.
What are Mimikyu-totem-busted's weaknesses?
Mimikyu-totem-busted is weak to ghost and steel type moves.
Mimikyu-totem-busted Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Mimikyu has become a cultural phenomenon within the Pokémon community, resonating with fans on an emotional level that transcends typical Pokémon design. The tragic backstory—a lonely creature forced to hide its true nature to avoid horrifying others—struck a profound chord with audiences, spawning countless fan theories, fan art, and discussions about loneliness and social anxiety. Jessie's Mimikyu in the Pokémon animated series became an unexpectedly beloved character, leading a comedic double life of concealment and grudging affection. The Pokédex entries, each more ominous than the last, created an urban-legend quality that elevated Mimikyu beyond a typical Pokémon into something genuinely unsettling and thought-provoking. Mimikyu has appeared in multiple spin-off media including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Pokémon UNITE, cementing its status as a flagship Generation VII Pokémon. The design's uncanny valley quality—cute yet deeply wrong—has inspired numerous creepypasta-style stories and psychological analyses. Beyond gaming, Mimikyu merchandise has become incredibly popular, with the Busted Form in particular serving as a poignant symbol of vulnerability and authenticity, appealing to audiences who identify with themes of feeling fundamentally different or unacceptable.
Where to Find Mimikyu-totem-busted in Every Pokémon Game
Mimikyu was first introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon, where it can be encountered in the Alola region. In Generation VII games, Mimikyu occupies National Pokédex number #778 and Alola Pokédex number #0242 in Sun/Moon or #0315 in Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. The species gained widespread availability in Generation VIII with Pokémon Sword and Shield, appearing as entry #0301 in the regional Pokédex. Subsequent releases including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (where it is #0239 in the Paldea Pokédex and #0189 in The Teal Mask DLC) have further expanded Mimikyu's accessibility to players. Mimikyu typically appears in dark caves, abandoned structures, and shadowy locations that align with its preference for dim environments and avoidance of sunlight. In competitive Pokémon environments and trading communities, Mimikyu remains highly sought-after due to its unique mechanics and beloved status, with the Busted Form being particularly desirable among collectors. The species has appeared in multiple in-game events and distributions across various Pokémon titles, ensuring that trainers can reliably obtain one without excessive grinding. Its presence in Pokémon GO has further democratized access to the species for mobile players.