Mimikyu (Pokémon)

This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Mimikyu.

**Mimikyu** (Japanese: **ミミッキュ** *Mimikkyu*) is a dual-type Ghost/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Mimikyu changes appearance when hit by an attack.

## Biology

Mimikyu is a small Pokémon whose body is almost entirely hidden under an old rag. Its small size makes it one of, if not the shortest Ghost-type. Its beady black eyes are visible through holes in the body of its disguise, and the fringe of an amorphous foot or lower body is visible under the hem. Occasionally, it will also extend a black appendage from under its rag. The veil itself resembles a Pikachu. 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 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. 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.Unfortunately, this attempt makes its disguise look more creepy. The rag it wears allows Mimikyu to avoid attacks. If its rag is damaged or its neck is 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 to the point of costing its life in the process.

Mimikyu is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the Z-Move Let's Snuggle Forever.

## Game data

### Stats

#### Base stats

* Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

### Learnset

#### By tutoring

 * **Bold** indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mimikyu
* *Italic* indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mimikyu
* Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

## Trivia

* No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Mimikyu.
* 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.
* 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.
* Due to a glitch, if Mimikyu is hit by Rollout or Ice Ball, the damage multiplier for these moves can also be applied to other moves. Mimikyu shares this trait with Eiscue. It was patched out in revision 1.3.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield.

### Origin

Mimikyu's disguise is based on Pikachu, possibly with an 'uncanny valley' resemblance. The execution of the disguise is similar to ghost costumes made from bedsheets. Mimikyu also shares similarities with the Bugul Noz, a Breton myth about a kind and gentle fairy spirit whose horrifying ugliness causes it to be perpetually alone. The fact that Mimikyu's appearance can kill is a reference to Lovecraftian 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 Pikachu). It may also involve a corruption of 迷宮 *meikyuu* (mystery).

## Related articles

* Jessie's Mimikyu
* Totem Pokémon
* Mimikyu's Song
* List of Pokémon with form differences

## Notes

1. ↑ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Mimikyu
2. ↑ @PokeshopperVGC on Twitter

## External links

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