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Mimikyu Disguised is a dual-type Ghost/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Type: Ghost/Fairy

Abilities:

• Disguise (Primary): Allows Mimikyu to avoid damage from an attack once, after which its disguise breaks, revealing its true form underneath the costume.

Physical Characteristics:

• Mimikyu is a small Pokémon that wears a tattered Pikachu costume.
• Its body is mostly hidden under the costume, with only its black, shadowy lower half visible.
• The costume consists of a ragged, yellow fabric with crudely drawn eyes and mouth that mimic Pikachu's face.
• It has a wooden stick that resembles Pikachu's tail, attached to its back.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Mimikyu is known for its reclusive nature, often inhabiting dark, abandoned areas like caves or dilapidated buildings.
• It wears its disguise to make friends and avoid loneliness, as it believes imitating Pikachu will make it more popular.
• Mimikyu is incredibly self-conscious about its appearance, and revealing its true form is said to be harmful to humans.

In Battle:

• Mimikyu is known for its versatility in battle, often used as a disruptor due to its ability to withstand at least one attack thanks to Disguise.
• Signature moves include Play Rough and Shadow Claw, dealing significant damage to opponents.
• It excels in taking on Dragon-, Fighting-, and Psychic-type Pokémon, but is vulnerable to Ghost- and Steel-types.
• Mimikyu can also use Trick Room to reverse the move order, enhancing its strategic value.

Evolution:

• Mimikyu does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.

Interesting Facts:

• Mimikyu's desire to be loved and its efforts to disguise itself as Pikachu are inspired by its longing for companionship.
• The breaking of Mimikyu's disguise in battle is accompanied by a unique animation, showing the costume's head flopping to one side.
• It is said that those who see Mimikyu's true form beneath the costume are struck with a mysterious illness.
• Mimikyu's design and lore have made it a fan favorite, known for its eerie yet endearing qualities.

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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