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Mimikyu Busted is a unique form of the Ghost/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Type: Ghost/Fairy

Abilities:

• Disguise: Allows Mimikyu to take a single hit without taking damage, but the disguise then breaks, revealing its true form.

Physical Characteristics:

• Mimikyu Busted retains the same size and shape as its original form but appears with a tattered and drooping disguise.
• Its disguise resembles a poorly-crafted Pikachu costume, with the head portion collapsed, exposing part of Mimikyu's true body underneath.
• The fabric of its disguise appears frayed and torn, indicating it has been damaged in battle.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Mimikyu Busted is known to be very reclusive, preferring dark and secluded places such as abandoned buildings or dense forests.
• It is highly self-conscious about its appearance and desperately seeks affection and friendship, wearing its disguise to make itself more approachable.
• Although its disguise is damaged, it still attempts to maintain it, showing its continued desire for connection.

In Battle:

• Mimikyu Busted retains the same strategic advantages as its original form, using its Disguise ability to absorb an initial hit without consequence.
• It can employ moves like Shadow Claw and Play Rough to deal significant damage with its Ghost and Fairy typing.
• Its typing gives it an advantage over Dragon, Fighting, and Normal types, while it faces challenges from Steel and Ghost types due to its vulnerabilities.

Evolution:

• Mimikyu does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon; Mimikyu Busted is simply the form it takes after its Disguise ability is used in battle.

Interesting Facts:

• Mimikyu's Busted form is a testament to its resilience in battle, showing its determination to continue fighting even when its disguise is compromised.
• Despite its damaged appearance, Mimikyu Busted can be just as effective in battle, leveraging its abilities and moves to outmaneuver opponents.
• The concept of Mimikyu wearing a disguise stems from its desire to be loved, inspired by the popularity of Pikachu, which it tries to emulate.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Sun: Its actual appearance is unknown. A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock.
• Moon: A lonely Pokémon, it conceals its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag so it can get closer to people and other Pokémon.
• Ultra-Sun: Although it’s a quiet, lonely Pokémon, if you try to look at what’s under its rag, it will become agitated and resist violently.
• Ultra-Moon: A gust of wind revealed what hides under this Pokémon’s rag to a passing Trainer, who went home and died painfully that very night.
• Sword: It wears a rag fashioned into a Pikachu costume in an effort to look less scary. Unfortunately, the costume only makes it creepier.
• Shield: There was a scientist who peeked under Mimikyu’s old rag in the name of research. The scientist died of a mysterious disease.

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