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#0778 Mimikyu (Busted Form)

Mimikyu standard-form artwork
Artwork shows Mimikyu’s standard form.
Artwork: PokéAPI.
GhostFairy
Abilities
DisguiseIts disguise covers it and blocks 1 attack.
Hidden ability
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Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Amorphous
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
2 Sp. Def
Wild held item
Chesto Berry
Mimikyu (Busted Form)’s base stats
HP55
Attack90
Defense80
Sp. Atk50
Sp. Def105
Speed96
Total476

Where to find it

Seen only in battle. Mimikyu takes this form in battle once its disguise is broken. It can't be kept in this form.

Evolution

Does not evolve.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Mimikyu (Busted Form)’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Wood HammerGrassPhysical12010015The user slams its rugged body into the foe to attack. The user also sustains serious damage.
1SplashNormalStatus——40The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...
1AstonishGhostPhysical3010015The user startles the foe with a shriek. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
1ScratchNormalPhysical4010035Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
1CopycatNormalStatus——20The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.
6Shadow SneakGhostPhysical4010030The user extends its shadow and attacks the foe from behind. This move always goes first.
12Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
18Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus—10030Stares at the target with cute eyes, lowering its Attack. Always moves first.
24MimicNormalStatus——10The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
30Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15The user sharpens its claws. Raises its Attack and accuracy by 1 stage.
36SlashNormalPhysical7010020The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
42Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
48CharmFairyStatus—10020The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages.
54Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.
60Pain SplitNormalStatus——20The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Mimikyu (Busted Form) can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus——20The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM12TauntDarkStatus—10020The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical7510010An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus—8515The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM92Trick RoomPsychicStatus——5The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns.
TM106Draining KissFairySpecial5010010Steals the target’s HP with a kiss, restoring more than half the damage dealt.
TM109Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.
TM113Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus—10030Stares at the target with cute eyes, lowering its Attack. Always moves first.

Move tutors

Moves Mimikyu (Busted Form) can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
CharmFairyStatus—10020The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages.

National Park · Cost: Nugget ×1

Requirements: Route 35 / Route 36 / National Park: small extras

the National Park

CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.

Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free

Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras

the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town

Dazzling GleamFairySpecial8010010The user fires a powerful flash of light at the foe to deal damage.

Route 15 · Cost: Moon Ball ×1

Route 15

Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.

Egg moves

Mimikyu (Busted Form)’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.
Destiny BondGhostStatus——5If the user faints after using this move, the foe that landed the knockout hit dies along with it.
GrudgeGhostStatus——5If the user faints, its grudge drops the PP of the move that knocked it out to 0.

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