# Mimikyu - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Mimikyu in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Mimikyu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Mimikyu
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Trick Room**: 91.778%
- **Play Rough**: 83.416%
- **Shadow Claw**: 62.105%
- **Psych Up**: 29.755%
- **Swords Dance**: 29.338%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 26.842%
- **Destiny Bond**: 14.199%
- **Protect**: 12.348%
- **Taunt**: 12.082%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 11.184%

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

## Common Items
- **Mental Herb**: 35.504%
- **Focus Sash**: 22.273%
- **Ghostium Z**: 17.605%
- **Fairium Z**: 10.770%
- **Electric Seed**: 2.852%
- **Life Orb**: 2.773%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.007%
- **Salac Berry**: 1.790%
- **Other**: 4.426%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 50.538%
- **Torkoal**: 26.020%
- **Hariyama**: 24.734%
- **Mudsdale**: 20.776%
- **Metagross**: 16.139%
- **Drampa**: 14.388%

## FAQ for Mimikyu in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Mimikyu?
The most common moves for Mimikyu are Trick Room, Play Rough, Shadow Claw, Psych Up. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Mimikyu?
Mimikyu is frequently paired with Snorlax, Torkoal, Hariyama, Mudsdale. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/4/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 23.469% 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 **Mental Herb** (35.504%).

### What is the most common role for Mimikyu?
Based on common item usage (Mental Herb), Mimikyu often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Mimikyu) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Mimikyu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*