Mr. Rime is an Ice/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
Type: Ice/Psychic
Abilities:
- Tangled Feet: Increases evasiveness when confused.
- Screen Cleaner (Hidden Ability): Removes the effects of Reflect, Light Screen, and Aurora Veil upon entry.
Physical Characteristics:
- Mr. Rime is a humanoid Pokémon with a sophisticated and comical appearance.
- It features a round, white face resembling a mask, with a black top hat adorning its head.
- Its body is covered in a black, tuxedo-like pattern, with blue and white coloring and yellow buttons.
- It has a cane that it often uses in its performances, adding to its mime-like appearance.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Mr. Rime is known for its comedic and theatrical behavior, often performing routines that amuse onlookers.
- It can be found in cold climates, particularly in the Galar region, where it is commonly seen in snowy areas.
- It is highly expressive and communicates through elaborate gestures and movements, often entertaining those around it.
In Battle:
- Mr. Rime is a versatile special attacker, capable of using both its Ice and Psychic-type moves to great effect.
- Signature moves include Freezing Glare and Psychic, which leverage its special attack prowess.
- It excels in battles involving strategy, using Screen Cleaner to disrupt opponents' defensive setups.
- Strong against Fighting and Dragon types while being weak against Fire, Rock, Bug, and Dark types.
Evolution:
- Evolves from Galarian Mr. Mime starting at level 42.
- Galarian Mr. Mime itself evolves from Mime Jr. when leveled up while knowing the move Mimic.
Interesting Facts:
- Mr. Rime's design and movements are reminiscent of classic mime artists and old-fashioned entertainers.
- It is believed to be inspired by British pantomime characters, fitting its introduction in the Galar region, which is based on the United Kingdom.
- Mr. Rime has a unique animation style in games, often performing a dance or skit during idle animations.
- Known for its ability to create invisible walls, it has been compared to Mr. Mime, sharing a similar mime theme.