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No. 10143 · Generation VII · Alola

Mimikyu (Busted)

The Disguise Pokémon

TL;DR. Mimikyu (Busted) is a ghost/fairy-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 476. Its actual appearance is unknown. A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock.

Ghost Fairy

Its actual appearance is unknown. A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock.

Height0.2 m
Weight0.7 kg
AbilitiesDisguise
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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 476. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55
Attack 90
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 50
Sp. Defense 105
Speed 96
Total476
476 base stat total, the 429th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 63rd among Ghost-types.
105 base Special Defense, Mimikyu (Busted)'s strongest stat, ranking 27th of 127 Ghost-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Mimikyu (Busted) on Daily Pokémon

Mimikyu (Busted) was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

Pokémon GO

Mimikyu (Busted) in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mimikyu (Busted) reaches 2,225 CP at level 40 and 2,546 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack177
GO Defense199
GO Stamina146
Max CP (L40)2,225
Max CP (L50)2,516
Best buddy (L51)2,546
Raid catch CP 1,205–1,271 (L20). Weather boosted 1,506–1,589 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Mimikyu (Busted).

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mimikyu (Busted), each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Mimikyu (Busted)?

Mimikyu (Busted) is a Ghost/Fairy-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Mimikyu (Busted) weak to?

Mimikyu (Busted) takes 2× damage from Ghost, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Mimikyu (Busted) resistant to?

Mimikyu (Busted) is immune to Normal, Fighting, Dragon. It also resists Bug.

Does Mimikyu (Busted) evolve?

Mimikyu (Busted) does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Mimikyu (Busted) from?

Mimikyu (Busted) was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #10143.

What are Mimikyu (Busted)'s base stats?

Mimikyu (Busted) has HP 55, Attack 90, Defense 80, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 105, and Speed 96. Total base stat total: 476.

What are Mimikyu (Busted)'s abilities?

Mimikyu (Busted) can have the ability Disguise.

Is Mimikyu (Busted) legendary or mythical?

No. Mimikyu (Busted) is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Mimikyu (Busted)'s best stat?

Mimikyu (Busted)'s highest base stat is Special Defense at 105, which ranks 27th of 127 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Is Mimikyu (Busted) good?

Mimikyu (Busted) has a base stat total of 476, the 429th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 63rd among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Other Mimikyu forms

Mimikyu variants.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Mimikyu (Busted) as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Mimikyu (Busted) in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Mimikyu (Busted) 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Mimikyu (Busted) is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Ghost Steel
¼× Strongly resists
Bug
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting Dragon
Comparison

Mimikyu (Busted) vs. the average Ghost-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Stat Mimikyu (Busted) Ghost avg Difference
HP 55 67 -12
Attack 90 71 +19
Defense 80 74 +6
Special Attack 50 79 -29
Special Defense 105 81 +24
Speed 96 65 +31
Total 476 437 +39
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Game appearances

Mimikyu appears in 14 games.

Every mainline release where Mimikyu is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
  • 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon Champions: Confirmed in Pokémon Champions
Where to find

Catch Mimikyu in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Heahea BeachThrifty Megamart Abandoned Site
Sun, Moon
Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site
Pokémon anime

Mimikyu (Busted) appears in 37 episodes.

From SM003 (2016-11-24) through SM137 (2019-09-01).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Mimikyu (Busted) partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Mimikyu (Busted) partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type

Mimikyu (Busted) has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Mimikyu (Busted) sleeps as a Dozing type.

TCG Pocket appearances

7 Mimikyu (Busted) cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.