# Mimikyu - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Mimikyu builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Mimikyu Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Mimikyu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Mimikyu
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ghost (2x), Steel (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x), Dragon (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Swords Dance**: 99.901%
- **Play Rough**: 99.368%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 96.528%
- **Drain Punch**: 60.442%
- **Shadow Claw**: 40.002%
- **Other**: 3.758%

## Common Abilities
- **Disguise**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Mimikium Z**: 42.156%
- **Life Orb**: 33.738%
- **Expert Belt**: 18.149%
- **Red Card**: 2.562%
- **Other**: 3.395%

## Common Teammates
- **Gliscor**: 37.024%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 37.003%
- **Xurkitree**: 36.904%
- **Wailord**: 36.904%
- **Jirachi**: 34.545%
- **Excadrill**: 30.986%

## FAQ for Mimikyu in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Mimikyu?
The most common moves for Mimikyu are Swords Dance, Play Rough, Shadow Sneak, Drain Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Mimikyu?
Mimikyu is frequently paired with Gliscor, Lopunny-Mega, Xurkitree, Wailord. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Mimikyu weak to and resistant against?
Mimikyu is weak to Ghost (2x), Steel (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x), Dragon (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Mimikyu?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Mimikyu?
The top build for Mimikyu features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 41.421% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Mimikyu?
Mimikyu is most effectively run with the ability **Disguise** (100.000%) and the item **Mimikium Z** (42.156%).

### What is the most common role for Mimikyu?
Based on common item usage (Mimikium Z), Mimikyu often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Mimikyu?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 55 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 105 |
| Speed | 96 |
| **BST** | **476** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Mimikyu on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Mimikyu) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Mimikyu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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