Competitive Information for Mimikyu (busted) [Sun/Moon]
Ghost / Fairy
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Mimikyu-busted-totem? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Mimikyu is a fabulous Ghost and Fairy-typed Pokemon. Mimikyu is a pretty common Pokemon to see in Generation 7. Mimikyu is typically seen in the UU tier (Underused). Mimikyu's only type-related weaknesses are Ghost and Steel.
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
Physical Sweeper Mimikyu-Busted-Totem (Disguise)
Mimikyu is a sensational Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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.
◆ 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
What is a good doubles moveset for Mimikyu-busted-totem? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
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
Doubles Physical Sweeper Mimikyu-Busted-Totem (Disguise)
Mimikyu is a spectacular Physical Sweeper for double battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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
Defensive Trick Room Mimikyu-Busted-Totem (Disguise)
Mimikyu is a decent Defensive Trick Room for single battles. 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.
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Mimikyu-busted-totem learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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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
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