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, it when hit by an attack.

Biology
Mimikyu is a small Pokémon whose body is almost entirely hidden under a rag. Its beady black eyes are visible through holes in the body of its disguise, and the fringe of an amorphous foot or lower body appears to be visible under the hem of its rag. Occasionally, it will also extend a black appendage from under its rag. 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. 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 backwards, 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. 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. 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. If its rag is damaged or its neck is broken, it spends all night patching it, and seeks revenge on the one that damaged it, fearing that its true identity could have been exposed. Mimikyu finds repairing its neck difficult, often causing it to cry inside. Mimikyu is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the Z-Move.

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 its presence. Mimikyu was by Jessie in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!.

Other
Acerola's Mimikyu, nicknamed Mimikins (Japanese ミミたん Mimi-tan), first appeared in Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?. 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 appeared again from Tough Guy Trials! to Guiding an Awakening!.

Minor appearances
A 's Mimikyu appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Mimikyu debuted in PASM16. was tasked with taking a picture of a Mimikyu that lived at the  abandoned Thrifty Megamart in order to complete his second trial. After befriending the Totem, Sun it and gave it the nickname Franc.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Mimikyu appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, where it uses its signature Z-Move 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 100% damage or more, they will be instantly knocked out, 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.

Disguised Form

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Busted Form

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Game locations

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In side games

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In events

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Side game data



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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.

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.

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).

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 * Jessie's Mimikyu