Where can I find Mimikyu in SoulGold?

Mimikyu can be found in 30 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Mimikyu?

Mimikyu is a ghost/fairy-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Mimikyu learn in SoulGold?

Mimikyu can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Mimikyuin Pokémon SoulGold

ghostfairy

4 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Disguise Pokémon

A lonely Pokémon, it hides its terrifying appearance beneath an old rag so it can get closer to people and other Pokémon. Its actual appearance is unknown.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

4 Forms Available

Type

GhostFairy

Dex

#778

Abilities

Disguise

Decoy protects it once.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

amorphous

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

167

EV Yield

2 SpecialDefense

Wild Held Items

Chestoberry(5%)

Weak To

ghost ×2steel ×2

Resists

bug ×0.25

Immune To

normalfightingdragon

Forms

Normal,Busted,Totemdisguised,Totem

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

Mimikyu appears in Lost Woods (very rare), in Tin Tower 3F (very rare), and in Tin Tower 4F (very rare), among five other areas. Wild ones range from level 29 to 45.

Wild Encounters (8)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	SplashLevel: 1Splash	normal	0	0	40
1	SplashLevel: 1Splash	It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	ghost	30	100	15
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
1	CopycatLevel: 1Copycat	normal	0	0	20
1	CopycatLevel: 1Copycat	The user mimics the last move used by a foe.
1	Wood HammerLevel: 1Wood Hammer	grass	120	100	15
1	Wood HammerLevel: 1Wood Hammer	Slams the body into a foe. The user gets hurt too.
6	Shadow SneakLevel: 6Shadow Sneak	ghost	40	100	30
6	Shadow SneakLevel: 6Shadow Sneak	Extends the user's shadow to strike first.
12	Double TeamLevel: 12Double Team	normal	0	0	15
12	Double TeamLevel: 12Double Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
18	Baby Doll EyesLevel: 18Baby Doll Eyes	fairy	0	100	30
18	Baby Doll EyesLevel: 18Baby Doll Eyes	Lowers the foe's Attack before it can move.
24	MimicLevel: 24Mimic	normal	0	0	10
24	MimicLevel: 24Mimic	Copies last move used by the foe during one battle.
30	Hone ClawsLevel: 30Hone Claws	dark	0	0	15
30	Hone ClawsLevel: 30Hone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
36	SlashLevel: 36Slash	normal	70	100	20
36	SlashLevel: 36Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
42	Shadow ClawLevel: 42Shadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15
42	Shadow ClawLevel: 42Shadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
48	CharmLevel: 48Charm	fairy	0	100	20
48	CharmLevel: 48Charm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
54	Play RoughLevel: 54Play Rough	fairy	90	90	10
54	Play RoughLevel: 54Play Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
60	Pain SplitLevel: 60Pain Split	normal	0	0	20
60	Pain SplitLevel: 60Pain Split	Adds the user and foe's HP, then shares them equally.

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Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
GrudgeGrudge	ghost	0	0	5
GrudgeGrudge	If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move.
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	ghost	0	0	5
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
NightmareNightmare	ghost	0	0	15
NightmareNightmare	Inflicts 1/4 damage on a sleeping foe every turn.

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TM/HM Moves (45)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	0	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM99TM99
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	Damages foes by emitting a bright flash.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Draining KissDraining Kiss	fairy	50	100	10	TM64TM64
Draining KissDraining Kiss	An attack that absorbs over half the damage inflicted.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	0	100	0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HexHex	ghost	0	100	10	TM05TM05
HexHex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
InfestationInfestation	bug	20	100	20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	0	100	0	TM28TM28
Leech LifeLeech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	90	90	10	TM98TM98
Play RoughPlay Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Trick RoomTrick Room	psychic	0	0	5	TM92TM92
Trick RoomTrick Room	Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	0	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Mimikyu. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ghost2×steel2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Mimikyu resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

normal fighting dragon

bug0.25×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Mimikyu, either offensively or defensively.

Mimikyuin Pokémon SoulGold

Pokédex Entry