Mimikyu

() is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
==Biology==
===Physiology===
The "body" of Mimikyu has been designed to look like Pikachu. The overall structure of the disguise does resemble Pikachu, but the skin is a grayish-beige color instead of yellow. Its "tail" is made of wood and has a grayish-brown color. The disguise's "face" only consists of poorly drawn eyes, cheeks, and a zigzag mouth. Two holes appear in the body of the costume, which are the actual eyes of Mimikyu.
Underneath the cloth appears to be a black shadowy mass with two glowing eyes, but it is unknown what it looks like in full, as glimpsing it causes immediate catatonic shock, if not death. In actuality, Mimikyu is only approximately the size of its disguise's torso, as there appears to be nothing organic inside of the rag's head.
Shiny Mimikyu's disguise turns completely gray. Its "tail" and eyes remain unchanged.
Due to its clothed appearance, it was previously mistaken as an ordinary ghost in ragged cloth until it was recently identified as a Pokémon species.
===Behavior===
Apparently, about 20 years ago, it was said that Pikachu is more popular than them, so they dressed up like Pikachu in order to become more popular among Trainers.
In the case of one notable Mimikyu in the anime, it has been shown to harbor an immense, almost psychopathic hatred toward all Pikachu, especially Ash's. This may not be the case for all Mimikyu however, and it is likely that different Mimikyu have different attitudes toward Pikachu.
Mimikyu is said to be a cursed being, and those who have seen under their rags have all died painfully out of shock. In the anime, Meowth saw Mimikyu's true form several times (though partially) and fainted several times before being returned to his senses soon after.
However, most Mimikyu mean no actual harm, and in fact only want to make friends with humans. As such, they hide their true forms under a costume representing what people loved the most; Pikachu, though when attacked, they will show one or both of their claws that hide underneath the cloth they wear and strike back.
==Game data==
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===Learnset===
====By leveling up====
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===Sprites===
==Appearances==
===Anime===
Jessie Mimikyu.png|Jessie's Mimikyu.
Acerola Mimikyu.png|Acerola's Mimikyu, Mimikins.
====Main====
*Jessie's Mimikyu
====Supporting====
*Mimikins
==Trivia==
*In the anime, Meowth has witnessed the true form of Mimikyu, showing it to be an amorphous dark blob with a pair of glowing yellow eyes. Both times Meowth 'died' temporarily but was later revived.
*The quote in which "20 years ago, Mimikyu got jealous of Pikachu and created its costume" may be a reference to when Pokémon Sun and Moon were released 20 years from Pokémon Red and Green's release.
*Prior to the introduction of Flutter Mane in Generation IX, Mimikyu is the only /-type Pokémon.
*Totem Mimikyu is the only Totem Pokémon that is not exclusive to Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon.
*According to official pieces of merchandise, Mimikyu's head does not count as part of the body and only its lower body counts as the height.
*In Super Smash Bros., Mimikyu is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses its signature Z-Move Let's Snuggle Forever.
*Mimikyu is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
*Mimikyu ranked 3rd, among all Pokémon, in the Pokémon of the Year 2020 poll by The Pokémon Company. It also ranked 1st among all Alola Pokémon.
===Origin===
Mimikyu is based on a badly-made Pikachu doll. It may also be based on ghost costumes made from a white sheet with eye-holes. Its true form is based on legends about darkness clouds that make people vanish or die. It may also draw inspiration from Lovecraftian beings, creatures created by author H.P. Lovecraft that are said to kill or cause mental insanity simply by their appearance alone. It could also be based on the Bugul Noz, a kind and gentle fairy that was lonely due to its ugly appearance.
===Etymology===
Mimikyu's name may be based on the words "mimic you" and meikyuu (mystery). It may also be based on the Japanese onomatopoeia for squeaking (kyukyu).
===Names in other languages===
*English: Mimikyu
*Japanese: : ミミッキュ Mimikkyu
*Chinese: 謎擬Ｑ
*French: Mimiqui
==Gallery==
Mimikyu anime.png
0778Mimikyu Dream.png
0778Mimikyu Dream 2.png
0778Mimikyu Dream 3.png
0778Mimikyu Busted Dream.png|Busted Form
0778Mimikyu Busted Dream 2.png
0778Mimikyu-Shiny.png
0778Mimikyu Detective Pikachu.png
0778Mimikyu Pokémon HOME.png
0778AMimikyu Pokémon HOME.png
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0778Mimikyu Masters.png
0778Mimikyu Busted Masters.png
Mimikyu Pokken Tournament DX.png
0778Mimikyu Pokemon Rumble Rush.png
MimikyuLineSticker1.png
MimikyuLineSticker2.png
MimikyuLineSticker3.png
MimikyuSprite.png
MimikyuBustedSprite.png
ShinyMimikyuSprite.png
SSBUMimikyu.png
MegumiMizutani Mimikyu TCG.jpg
MegumiMizutani Mimikyu-2 TCG.jpg
Pokémon Photogénique Easter 2022 Mimikyu.png
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Category:Totem Pokémon