Competitive Information for Mimikyu (Busted Totem) [Sun/Moon]
Ghost / Fairy
Abilities:
(Mimikyu only) First hit deals 0 damage, breaks disguise.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Mimikyu-busted-totem? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Mimikyu-Busted-Totem, the prestigious Ghost and Fairy-typed Pokémon! Mimikyu-Busted-Totem is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Ghost and Steel. Explore the movesets below to see how Mimikyu-Busted-Totem performs in battles.
Item: Ghostium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Disguise
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 84 Hp / 252 Atk / 172 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw / Shadow Sneak
- Play Rough
- Wood Hammer / X-Scissor
- Return / Slash
When it comes to single battles, Mimikyu shines as an awesome Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Mimikyu recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wood Hammer. With Disguise, (mimikyu only) first hit deals 0 damage breaks disguise. With a Ghostium Z equipped to it, if Mimikyu has a ghost move, this item allows it to use a ghost z-move.
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Wood Hammer is a physical 120-base power Grass-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Mimikyu-busted-totem? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Ghostium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Disguise
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 84 Hp / 252 Atk / 172 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw / Shadow Sneak
- Play Rough
- Wood Hammer / X-Scissor
- Return / Slash
For those intense double battles, Mimikyu is a dazzling Physical Sweeper. This strategy is built to crush rivals using destructive physical moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Mimikyu recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wood Hammer. With Disguise, (mimikyu only) first hit deals 0 damage breaks disguise. With a Ghostium Z equipped to it, if Mimikyu has a ghost move, this item allows it to use a ghost z-move.
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Wood Hammer is a physical 120-base power Grass-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Ghostium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Disguise
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 228 Def / 28 SpD
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw / Shadow Sneak
- Play Rough
- Wood Hammer / X-Scissor
- Trick Room
When it comes to single battles, Mimikyu shines as a remarkable Defensive Trick Roomer. The Shell Bell item option is to help Mimikyu recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wood Hammer. With Disguise, (mimikyu only) first hit deals 0 damage breaks disguise. With a Ghostium Z equipped to it, if Mimikyu has a ghost move, this item allows it to use a ghost z-move.
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Wood Hammer is a physical 120-base power Grass-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Mimikyu-busted-totem can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Mimikyu-busted-totem.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Mimikyu-busted-totem can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Mimikyu-busted-totem
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Snatch, Baby-Doll Eyes, Shadow Sneak
- Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Mimikyu-busted-totem's stats
- Bulk Up
- Charge Beam
- Hone Claws
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Mimikyu-busted-totem
- Hidden Power
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Mimikyu-busted-totem in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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