Mimikyu Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss
Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
No Weather
Sunny / Clear



Rainy



Partly Cloudy


Cloudy



Windy



Snow


Fog


Mimikyu level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
9.81
107.0
1528.5s
8.00
2
9.19
100.2
1631.7s
7.51
3
8.28
90.2
1812.6s
6.75
4
7.79
84.9
1925.6s
6.35
5
6.90
75.3
2172.5s
5.62
6
6.83
74.5
2195.2s
5.57
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Mimikyu Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League

Great League
#1 of 1141 · S Tier

Ultra League
#1 of 841 · S Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Mimikyu PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
None of the moves Mimikyu can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.
Mimikyu Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Hex
Trainer Battles
Power
7
Energy
13
Duration
3 turns
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Psychic
Ghost
- Resisted by
Normal (0.39×)
Dark
Shadow Claw
Trainer Battles
Power
6
Energy
8
Duration
2 turns
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Psychic
Ghost
- Resisted by
Normal (0.39×)
Dark
Compare fast moves
8
13
1.0s
8
6
4
0.5s
12
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hex | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% |
Shadow Claw | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% |
Mimikyu Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Gyms & Raids
Power
90
Energy
-50
Duration
3.0s
Damage window
1.4s – 2.8s
DPE
1.8
Weather boost
Overcast (Cloudy)
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-60
DPE
1.5
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Fighting
Dragon
Dark
- Resisted by
Fire
Poison
Steel
Trainer Battles
Power
75
Energy
-50
DPE
1.5
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Psychic
Ghost
- Resisted by
Normal (0.39×)
Dark
Compare charged moves
90
-50
3.0s
30
50
-33
3.0s
16.67
100
-100
2.5s
40
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Play Rough | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% |
Shadow Sneak | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% |
Thunder | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 39.1% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Mimikyu carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
50,000
50Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mimikyu's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Claw and Play Rough make up Mimikyu's best raid moveset, dealing 9.8 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Mimikyu for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Mimikyu's best PvP moveset?
In Great League, the recommended moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Sneak and Play Rough. Mimikyu's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Mimikyu learn in Pokémon GO?
Mimikyu can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.
How much does Mimikyu's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Mimikyu costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.









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