Is Mimikyu powerful?

Due to its unique ability, Mimikyu can act as a powerful trump card to set up your playing field when in competitive matches. However, it can also be countered with moves that hit multiple times or with Pokemon with the "Mold Breaker" ability, which can nullify its effect.
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Is Mimikyu strong?

Jolly Mimikyu with max speed outspeeds up to Tapu Lele and Arcanine, while maximum attack helps it do as much damage as possible. The ghost z crystal gives Mimikyu a powerful Never-Ending Nightmare to take out bulky Tapu Lele or Metagross.
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What can beat Mimikyu?

Physically Defensive Pokemon: Physically defensive Pokemon such as Alomomola, Amoonguss, and Rhyperior are able to comfortably take boosted attacks from Mimikyu and annoy it back by either burning it with Scald, removing its stat boosts with Clear Smog, or KOing it with Earthquake or Stone Edge.
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Is Mimikyu worth using?

Mimikyu is decent. Its stats are pretty nice, it gets a good assortment of moves, and Disguise is a pretty awesome Ability. I use a Morpeko in Ditto raids. Yes, it gets the job done just fine.
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Is Mimikyu good for battle?

Mimikyu is arguably one of the best setup sweepers with Swords Dance courtesy of its Disguise Ability, essentially giving it a free turn to boost its Attack. The fact that Mimikyu forces switches mean that it can often get two Swords Dance boosts up, potentially letting it steamroll and sweep the opposing team.
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Who is better Mimikyu or Pikachu?

But today, I am happy to report that Mimikyu isn't just as beloved as Pikachu. We now have EVIDENCE that Mimikyu is loved more than Pikachu, at least in 2020. Pikachu, who literally starred in a major motion picture with its name in the title less than a year ago, doesn't even show up in the top 10!
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Is Mimikyu good or evil?

Unlike a majority of Jessie's Pokémon (from a comedic point of view), Mimikyu proves to be in contrast; a very dark and dangerous villain who has attempted to brutally batter and even kill Pikachu for it's own deep hatred of the Pokemon.
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What is under Mimikyu?

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.
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Why did Jessie release Mimikyu?

Its hatred of Pikachu has assisted Team Rocket in almost stealing Ash's own Pikachu, but this has not always worked in Team Rocket's favor and can lead to complications. As shown in Racing to a Big Event!, Mimikyu was disqualified after it tried to attack Pikachu during the Pokémon Pancake Race.
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Does Mimikyu evolve?

This Pokémon does not evolve.
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What is Mimikyu egg group?

Amorphous (Egg Group) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
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Why does Mimikyu not like Pikachu?

Mimikyu might start out hating Pikachu in the Pokémon anime, but that stems from being jealous of a pokémon who knows nothing but love.
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Is Mimikyu in Legends arceus?

These include the likes of Plusle and Minun (Gen 3), Pachirisu (Gen 4), Emolga (Gen 5), Dedenne (Gen 6), Togedemaru (Gen 7), Mimikyu (Gen 7), and Morpeko (Gen 8).
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Who caught Mimikyu?

Mimikyu being caught by Jessie and becoming part of her team. Later, Jessie, along with Wobbuffet, Meowth and James, who were hiding in Bewear's cave, saw it at the entrance. Jessie tried to throw two Poké Balls in order to catch it, but it used its "tail" to throw them away.
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Who is the most evil Pokémon?

15 Pokemon That Are Basically Evil Incarnate
  1. 1 Giratina.
  2. 2 Gourgeist. ...
  3. 3 Nihilego. ...
  4. 4 Froslass. ...
  5. 5 Palossand. ...
  6. 6 Litwick. ...
  7. 7 Banette. ...
  8. 8 Guzzlord. ...
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Who is Mimikyu trainer?

Acerola (Japanese: アセロラ Acerola) is the Trial Captain of Thrifty Megamart's abandoned site on Ula'ula Island. She is also a Ghost-type Trainer and a member of the Alola Elite Four.
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What is the most scariest Pokémon?

The Scariest And Creepiest Entries In The Pokédex
  • Gengar. Pokémon Sun and Moon. ...
  • Gyarados. Pokémon Emerald. ...
  • Houndoom. Pokémon Gold. ...
  • Tyranitar. Pokémon Black and White. ...
  • Carvanha. Pokémon Ruby. ...
  • Banette. Pokémon Ultra Sun. ...
  • Gorebyss. Pokémon Ultra Moon. ...
  • Drifloon. Pokémon Sun.
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What is Mimikyu hidden ability?

Once per battle, the shroud that covers the Pokémon can protect it from an attack. Disguise (Japanese: ばけのかわ Disguise) is an Ability introduced in Generation VII. It is the signature Ability of Mimikyu.
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Is Mimikyu a porygon?

Porygon: As stated by Verslify here , Porygon can't be Mimikyu because the website says that the rise of Pikachu merch 20 years ago caused it to put on the Pikachu costume to be loved (so the species has to be more than 20 years old), and Porygon was created 20 years ago.
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Who is the most evil Pokemon villain?

Ghetsis is easily the best Pokemon villain when it comes to his team in battle. His Black 2 & White 2 team has a lot to love about it, but the real main event is his team from the originals. Here, he is the final boss in the main game, and he lives up to that spot.
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What is the story behind Mimikyu?

The scientist died of a mysterious disease. Busted Form: Its disguise made from an old rag allowed it to avoid an attack, but the impact broke the neck of the disguise. Now everyone knows it's a Mimikyu.
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Why is Mimikyu popular?

The rising popularity of Pikachu-styled merchandise around 20 years ago is the reason that Mimikyu makes itself look like Pikachu. In fact, this Pokémon is dreadfully lonely, and it thought it would be able to make friends with humans if only it looked like Pikachu.
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