Type matchups
Damage Mimikyu takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost/Fairy type, Mimikyu has 2 weaknesses, 1 resistance and 3 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 1 other Pokémon share the Ghost/Fairy typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 105
- Speed
- 96
- Total
- 476
Mimikyu has a base stat total of 476, higher than 52% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (105). With Attack (90) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 96 beats 79% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 55 HP, 80 Defense and 105 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Mimikyu's only ability is Disguise.
How to beat Mimikyu
Mimikyu takes 2× damage from Ghost and Steel moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Fighting and Dragon moves have no effect on it and Bug moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB. Dialga hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB.
Evolution
Mimikyu does not evolve.
Best counters to Mimikyu
Other Ghost/Fairy Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mimikyu weak to?
As a Ghost/Fairy type, Mimikyu takes super-effective damage from Ghost and Steel moves.
What is Mimikyu resistant to?
Mimikyu resists Bug (¼×) moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting and Dragon.
What are the best counters to Mimikyu?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Crowned Zamazenta and Dialga, which hit Mimikyu with super-effective attacks.