Unlocking Mimikyu in Pokémon GO: A Comprehensive Guide

Mimikyu is one of those heart-touching mons with a deeply tragic story. Pokemon GO players have wanted Mimikyu in their collection for a very long time, and now the wait is over. Mimikyu appears during the ‘A Shockingly Good Time’ event, but finding one won’t be easy, as it’s one of the rarest mon available. In this guide, you’ll learn how to catch Mimikyu in Pokemon GO and whether its Shiny form is available.

How to Catch Mimikyu in Pokemon GO

Players can get Mimikyu during the ‘A Shockingly Good Time’ event in Pokemon GO. During the event, you’ll be able to catch Mimikyu from wild encounters and by completing multiple activities.

Below, we have listed all the different ways to get Mimikyu in Pokemon GO:

• Wild encounters: On April 1, 2026, players can encounter Mimikyu as a very rare spawn in the wild from 12 AM to 11:59 PM local time. The spawn rate for Mimikyu will be boosted alongside Pikachu from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. When you’re out hunting for it, make sure to stock up on Razz Berries and Ultra Ball to increase the catch rate.
• Event-themed GO Pass: A new GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe will be available during the ‘A Shockingly Good Time’ event. Players who’ve reached level 60 and 70 can catch Mimikyu as a reward. Upon buying a Deluxe Pass, one can also get a Mimikyu hoodie and an extra encounter.
• Field Research Tasks: Spinning Poke Stops during the event will give you special Field Research. Only Catch 3 Pikachu and Catch 5 different species of Electric‑type Pokemon Field Research will give you Mimikyu encounters.

These are the only methods that we know of. At the time of writing, there aren’t any Pokemon GO raids happening, so we cannot say if Mimikyu will be featured as a raid boss.

Is There a Shiny Mimikyu Available?

Mimikyu does not have a shiny version available in Pokemon GO as of yet.

As a Ghost and Fairy-type Pokemon, Mimikyu was added as a part of the April Fools’ secret celebration on April 1. This is because the current event is fully based on Electric-type mons, and Mimikyu looks very similar to Pikachu.

Pokemon GO Mimikyu Trading Cost

Besides catching Mimikyu from wild spawns and GO Pass, you can ask your friends to trade this Pokemon with you. However, the Stardust cost varies depending on whether you’ve registered it in your Pokedex.

The Trading cost is higher for new friendships, but decreases as you interact more and increase your friendship level. If you don’t have many friends, then consider finding Pokemon GO Friend Codes using different method using different methods from our guide.

That said, here’s a detailed trading cost requirement:

Pokemon GO Mimikyu Stats

Here are all the details and stats of Mimikyu in Pokemon GO:

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Type	Ghost and Fairy
Attack	177
Defense	199
Stamina	146
Max CP	2516 (Level 50 Max IVs)
Raid CP	1205 – 1271
Weather Boosted Raid CP	1506 – 1589
Research CP	903 – 954
Base Catch Rate	N/A

To learn more about the weaknesses of Mimikyu, make sure to check our Pokemon Type chart.

Mimikyu Moveset in Pokemon GO

Mimikyu has a decent moveset in Pokemon GO that provides a wide range of coverage. Here’s a list of all the movesets that it offers:

• Mimikyu Fast Attack:
  • Shadow Claw (Ghost)
  • Hex (Ghost)
• Mewtwo Charged Attack:
  • Shadow Sneak (Shadow)
  • Play Rough (Fairy)
  • Thunder (Electric)

Mimikyu’s variety of moves makes it a great option for PvP battles. Use Shadow Claw as a Fast move, Play Rough, and Shadow Sneak as STAB Charged attacks. We don’t recommend using Mimikyu for raids due to its lower stats and fragility.

Mimikyu Forms Explained in Pokemon GO

Mimikyu cannot evolve but can change its form during Trainer Battles. The Disguised and Busted are the two forms of Mimikyu in Pokemon GO.

Once every Trainer Battle, Mimikyu starts with its Disguised form. However, when it takes a hit from a charged attack, the damage won’t be registered. Instead, the shroud that covers Mimikyu will tilt, and its defense will be lowered until the battle ends or the mon faints.

This can be very effective for soaking attacks and saving up on Protection Shields. But, you must be cautious as it’s not that tanky, and the fast moves add up with lowered defense.

That’s everything you need to know about catching Mimikyu in Pokemon GO. Did you encounter it yet? Let us know in the comments below.

How to catch Mimikyu in Pokemon GO?

Mimikyu can be obtained in the wild, GO Pass, and Field Research during the ‘A Shockingly Good Time’ event in Pokemon GO.

Can Mimikyu be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Mimikyu cannot be shiny in the game.