Mimikyu Shiny Hunting Guide (Pokémon Scarlet & Violet)
Introduction
Mimikyu is a Ghost/Fairy-type Pokémon first introduced in Pokémon Sun & Moon. It looks like a ragged, beige colored homemade Pikachu costume with a brown tail, two black ovals on its chest, orange cheeks, no legs and arms, a shadow under the costume, two black ears with black tips, a jagged mouth, and two black eyes with no pupils.
Shiny Mimikyu turns white with gray cheeks.
Evolution
Mimikyu doesn't evolve.
Preferred Location
The best location to shiny hunt Mimikyu is in the northern part of Tagtree Thicket.
Sandwich Recipe
The easiest way to make a Sparkling and Encounter Power: Ghost Lv. 3 Sandwich is:
- 1 Red Onion
- A combination of 1 Salty + 1 Spicy/Sour Herba Mystica
If you don’t have any Salty Herba Mystica, then use this recipe:
- 1 Cucumber + 1 Pickle
- 3 Red Onions
- Any 2 Herba Mystica combination besides: 1 Sweet + 1 Sour Herba Mystica, and 2x Sour Herba Mystica
Tips For Hunting
The best way to shiny hunt Mimikyu is to run around the northern part of Tagtree Thicket. Shiny Mimikyu can be difficult to notice from far away, so it's best to come up to each one to make sure you don't miss its shiny.