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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
IncineroarFireDark6.0%
BasculegionWaterGhost5.3%
KingambitDarkSteel4.5%
TorkoalFire3.8%
Mawile-MegaSteelFairy3.7%
FarigirafNormalPsychic3.3%
ArchaludonSteelDragon3.3%
PelipperWater2.7%
Mental HerbHeld: Consumed to cure infatuation. Gen V: Also removes Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body.49.3%
Life OrbHeld: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.27.5%
Sitrus BerryHeld: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.3.5%
Spell TagHeld: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.3.3%
Scope LensHeld: Raises the holder’s critical hit ratio by one stage.3.1%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Chandelure×2
Metagross×2
Excadrill×2Kingambit×2
Polteageist×2
Gholdengo×2Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Mimikyu is a top-tier singles presence at 12.28% high-ladder usage (10.92% overall), ranked 13th and appearing in 28 of the Top 300 ladder teams. Disguise guarantees at least one free action — whether setting up Swords Dance, firing off priority Shadow Sneak for a revenge kill, or using Curse for pressure. Smogon rates it A-, GameWith gives it S; it is the most widely deployed Ghost/Fairy attacker at high elo, covered in construction articles across the board.
Playstyle：The main set runs Adamant nature with Spell Tag (38.3%) — paired with Shadow Claw for a Ghost-type power boost, specifically designed to revenge Basculegion. Scope Lens (17.4%) and Lum Berry (20.1%) also see significant use. The core moves are Shadow Sneak (24.2%), Swords Dance (22.5%), and Play Rough (20%), with Drain Punch (9.5%) for Steel coverage. Commentary consistently highlights: using Mimikyu as a Disguise sponge to safely bring in Mega Lucario or Charizard; Spell Tag Shadow Claw specifically targeting Basculegion; and its Ghost-type attacks handling the Umbreon + Gengar defensive cores.
Mimikyu sits at just 0.72% high-ladder doubles usage (1.68% overall), ranked 82nd — a niche pick. Disguise loses much of its value in doubles: spread moves and simultaneous targeting can strip or bypass the substitute more easily than in singles. It does see use in specific Trick Room or burst-combo cores, but it is not a mainstream doubles option.
Playstyle：In doubles, White Herb (31%) and Mental Herb (28.5%) are the top item choices — White Herb restores stats after Intimidate drops, Mental Herb blocks Encore or Taunt. Speed EVs split between Brave nature (zero Speed for Trick Room) and Adamant (max Speed for priority). Trick Room (12.9%) and Protect (12.6%) are newly important versus singles. Top teammates are Rotom-Wash (7.9%), Tyranitar-Mega (7.1%), and Corviknight (7.1%), indicating Mimikyu serves as a Disguise-absorber enabling setup in sand or defensive cores.