Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mimikyu
Say it: MIM-ih-kyoo
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Mimikyu is the Disguise Pokémon — Ghost and Fairy. In Pokémon GO it is a Ghost/Fairy attacker with Shadow Claw + Play Rough / Shadow Sneak. Ghost helps against Ghost and Psychic; Fairy helps against Dragon, Fighting, and Dark. Steel and Ghost punish it. Catch from the wild, research, or events when featured.
Say it: MIM-ih-kyoo
Mimikyu (#778) is a Ghost / Fairy Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Ghost/Fairy attacker with Shadow Claw / Hex + Shadow Sneak / Play Rough / Thunder. Against Mimikyu, lead with Steel or Ghost. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mimikyu is a Ghost / Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0778. Ghost attackers punish Psychic and Ghost raids; watch Fighting weaknesses in PvP.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Shadow Claw + Play Rough / Shadow Sneak is the usual kit. Shadow Mimikyu is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Fairy moves hit Fighting, Dragon, and Dark hard.
When Mimikyu is your opponent, Ghost, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 177
- Defense
- 199
- Stamina
- 146
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 2. Dawn Wings Necrozma · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Moongeist Beam
- 3. Shadow Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 4. Giratina (Origin) · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Force
- 5. Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Shadow Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 8. Dragapult · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 9. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 10. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 11. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 12. Dusknoir · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 2. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 3. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 4. Drifblim · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 5. Cofagrigus · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Jellicent · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gourgeist · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 8. Spiritomb · beats Ghost
Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball
- 9. Sableye · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Foul Play
- 10. Haunter · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 11. Dusclops · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Punch
- 12. Shuppet · beats Ghost
Feint Attack + Shadow Ball
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Mimikyu’s always-available TM pool. Shadow Claw + Play Rough covers Ghost/Fairy needs.
Fast
- Shadow Claw · Standard
Ghost energy / default
- Hex · Standard
Ghost alternate
Charged
- Play Rough · Standard
Fairy nuke
- Shadow Sneak · Standard
Ghost / bait
- Thunder · Standard
Electric coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- shadow claw
- hex
Charged
- shadow sneak
- play rough
- thunder
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #255 of 954 · CP 1494
Shadow Claw + Thunder
- Ultra League · rank #176 of 747 · CP 2486
Shadow Claw + Thunder
- Master League · rank #401 of 1023 · CP 2516
Shadow Claw + Thunder
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.