Mimikyu (Pokémon)

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Mimikyu (Japanese: ミミッキュ Mimikkyu) is a dual-type 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 whose body is almost entirely hidden under an old rag. Its small size makes it one of the shortest types. Its eyes are beady black through the holes in the body of its disguise however, as seen in the animated series, its eyes are actually purple. Fringe of an amorphous foot or lower body is visible under the hem as well. Occasionally, it will also extend a long, black claw-like appendage from under its rag. When angered, its eyes will glow yellow. The veil itself resembles a . 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 rag's 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. However, glimpses of it are seen, such as its claw, its underside, and its eyes. 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.Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Mimikyu It uses the disguise to bond more with humans and other Pokémon. 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. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Mimikyu mimics Pikachu to the point it even sleeps similar to it. Its relationship to can vary between individuals and canons, with some being antagonistic, as seen in , or can be friendly, as shown in the short, A Mimikyu Bedtime Story.
A special Mimikyu in Alola acts as the Totem Pokémon for Acerola's in an abandoned Thrifty Megamart. This Mimikyu possesses Z-Power, an energy that originates from Ultra Wormholes and takes the form of a golden, flaring aura. The reward for defeating Totem Mimikyu and completing the trial is a Ghostium Z.
Mimikyu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move . It is also the only known Pokémon that can have as its Ability.
778Mimikyu 2.png|Artwork of Mimikyu's claw and empty rag
Jessie Mimikyu uncovered.png|Silhouette of a Mimikyu's true form swimming in water
Jessie Mimikyu face.png|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.
	
	
==Game data==
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===Form data===
Mimikyu has two interchangeable forms: Disguised Form and Busted Form. It will always be in its Disguised Form outside of . Mimikyu starts battles in its Disguised Form. When it is hit by a damaging move, its Ability 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 . 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.
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==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Jessie's Mimikyu=====
Mimikyu debuted in Loading the Dex!. Though tried to catch it, it decided to side with instead after spotting and becoming enraged by his presence. Mimikyu was properly by Jessie in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!.
=====Other=====
A 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 .
====Minor appearances====
A 's Mimikyu appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.
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===GOTCHA!===
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 , performed by Polkadot Stingray. Notably, it is the favorite Pokémon of vocalist Shizuku,https://web.archive.org/web/20230920112732/https://twitter.com/HZshizuku/status/1704424544654831978 and its cry is sampled in the arrangement of Lavender Town.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Mimikyu debuted in A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart. was tasked with taking a picture of a Mimikyu that lived at the abandoned in order to complete his second trial. After befriending the Totem, Sun him and nicknamed him Penny.
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==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Mimikyu appears as a Pokémon summoned from the , where it uses its exclusive Z-Move Super Smash Bros. Ultimate page on Pokémon.com on any opponent who gets too close to it. Unlike its depiction in the core series , Mimikyu grabs its target instead of jumping on top of it. If the target is at 90% damage or more, they will be , and Mimikyu will leave behind its disguise and presumably depart afterwards.
Mimikyu also appears as a . If its Spirit is equipped, the fighter will start the match with Death's Scythe.
===Pokémon UNITE===
Mimikyu is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder.
==Trivia==
* Mimikyu is the only Pokémon with a serpentine body.
* Mimikyu was designed by Megumi Mizutani.My151キャンペーン (archived copy; section: イラストレーター紹介はこちら)
* 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.@PokeshopperVGC on Twitter
* 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 , it is the only Pokémon that can be obtained in both versions as an obtainable -sized Pokémon.
* Due to a glitch, if Mimikyu is hit by or , the damage multiplier for these moves can also be applied to other moves. Mimikyu shares this trait with . This glitch was patched out in Version 1.3.1 of .
===Origin===
Mimikyu's disguise is based on . The execution of the disguise is similar to ghost costumes made from bedsheets. Mimikyu also shares similarities with the , a 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 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 and きゅうきゅう kyūkyū (onomatopoeia for squeaking, similar to ). It may also involve a corruption of 迷宮 meikyuu (mystery).
==In other languages==
Disguised Form
Busted Form
==Related articles==
* Electric rodents
* Jessie's Mimikyu
* Mimikyu (UNITE)
* Totem Pokémon
* Mimikyu's Song
* List of Pokémon with form differences
==References==
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