Mimikyu
Ghost/Fairy-type, Generation 7. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 522.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Shadow Claw Thunder
Same-type attack bonus on Shadow Claw. Thunder costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mimikyu takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 522
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,271 CP
Mimikyu moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex STAB | Ghost | 8 | 13 | 1.0s | 8 | 13 |
| Shadow Claw Best STAB | Ghost | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play Rough STAB | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Shadow Sneak STAB | Ghost | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
| Thunder Best | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3.50 | 6.50 |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Shadow Claw (12 DPS); Hex builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
How to get Mimikyu
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 55 | 1,923 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 55 | 2,082 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,235 | 1,303 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,536 | 1,621 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,235 | 1,303 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 934 | 985 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,235 | 1,303 |
Is Mimikyu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mimikyu has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (199 Defense / 146 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 31 |
| Lv 2 | 98 |
| Lv 3 | 165 |
| Lv 4 | 233 |
| Lv 5 | 300 |
| Lv 6 | 367 |
| Lv 7 | 434 |
| Lv 8 | 501 |
| Lv 9 | 568 |
| Lv 10 | 636 |
| Lv 11 | 699 |
| Lv 12 | 763 |
| Lv 13 | 826 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 890 |
| Lv 15 | 954 |
| Lv 16 | 1,017 |
| Lv 17 | 1,081 |
| Lv 18 | 1,144 |
| Lv 19 | 1,208 |
| Lv 20 | 1,271 |
| Lv 21 | 1,335 |
| Lv 22 | 1,399 |
| Lv 23 | 1,462 |
| Lv 24 | 1,526 |
| Lv 25 | 1,589 |
| Lv 26 | 1,653 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,717 |
| Lv 28 | 1,780 |
| Lv 29 | 1,844 |
| Lv 30 | 1,908 |
| Lv 31 | 1,939 |
| Lv 32 | 1,971 |
| Lv 33 | 2,003 |
| Lv 34 | 2,035 |
| Lv 35 | 2,066 |
| Lv 36 | 2,098 |
| Lv 37 | 2,130 |
| Lv 38 | 2,162 |
| Lv 39 | 2,194 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,225 |
| Lv 41 | 2,254 |
| Lv 42 | 2,282 |
| Lv 43 | 2,311 |
| Lv 44 | 2,339 |
| Lv 45 | 2,368 |
| Lv 46 | 2,398 |
| Lv 47 | 2,427 |
| Lv 48 | 2,456 |
| Lv 49 | 2,486 |
| Lv 50 | 2,516 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0778
- Height
- 0.20 m
- Weight
- 0.70 kg
- Game ID
- V0778_POKEMON_MIMIKYU
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mimikyu in Pokemon GO?
Mimikyu's best moveset is Shadow Claw (fast) with Thunder (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mimikyu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mimikyu takes super effective damage from Ghost, Steel-type moves. It resists Fighting, Bug, Dragon, Normal, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mimikyu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mimikyu reaches 2,516 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,225 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Mimikyu?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mimikyu shows 1,271 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,589 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Mimikyu in Pokemon GO?
Mimikyu spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Mimikyu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mimikyu depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.