Competitive Information for Mimikyu (totem) [Sun/Moon]


Ghost / Fairy
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Mimikyu-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.
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Mimikyu is a pretty decent Ghost and Fairy-typed Pokemon. It's a usual sight to see Mimikyu out in the 7th generation battlefield. Mimikyu's only type-related weaknesses are Ghost and Steel.
Item: Red Card / Focus Sash
Ability: Disguise
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Wood Hammer
- Play Rough
- Shadow Sneak / Shadow Claw
- Swords Dance
Physical Sweeper Mimikyu-Totem (Popular/Trending)
Mimikyu is an astounding Physical Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Mimikyu from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Disguise, (mimikyu only) first hit deals 0 damage breaks disguise.
♦ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Shadow Sneak is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Mimikyu's attack by 2 stages).
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 / Leech Life
- Return / Slash
Physical Sweeper Mimikyu-Totem (Disguise)
Mimikyu is an outstanding Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Disguise, (mimikyu only) first hit deals 0 damage breaks disguise.
♦ 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).
♦ Leech Life is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move (Mimikyu recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ 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).
Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Mimikyu-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.
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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 / Leech Life
- Return / Slash
Doubles Physical Sweeper Mimikyu-Totem (Disguise)
Mimikyu is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Disguise, (mimikyu only) first hit deals 0 damage breaks disguise.
♦ 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).
♦ Leech Life is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move (Mimikyu recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ 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).
Item: Weakness Policy
Ability: Disguise
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 228 Def / 28 SpD
Moveset:
- Toxic
- Pain Split
- Bulk Up
- Trick Room
Defensive Trick Room Mimikyu-Totem (Disguise)
Mimikyu is an outstanding Defensive Trick Room. Weakness Policy activates if Mimikyu is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Disguise, (mimikyu only) first hit deals 0 damage breaks disguise.
♦ Pain Split is a status move (shares hp of Mimikyu and target equally).
♦ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Mimikyu's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. for 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
Note: This moveset is considered Taunt bait! It is highly recommended you typically have atleast one move that does actual damage!
Movepool
Wondering what moves can Mimikyu-totem learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Mimikyu-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-totem
- Moves: Swagger + Psych Up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Pain Split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain Split + Will-O-Wisp
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Snatch, Shadow Sneak, Baby-Doll Eyes
Most notable and possible best moves for Mimikyu-totem
- Play Rough
- Shadow Claw
- Shadow Sneak
- Swords Dance
- Wood Hammer
Common Effort Values for Mimikyu-totem in Sun and Moon
- Jolly Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Optimize Mimikyu-totem's EV spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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