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{{MoveInfobox|
{{MoveInfobox
n=102 |
|n=102
name=Mimic |
|name=Mimic
jname=ものまね |
|jname=ものまね
jtranslit=Monomane |
|jtranslit=Monomane
jtrans=Mimic |
|jtrans=Mimic
gameimage=Mimic V.png |
|gameimage=Mimic.png
type=Normal |
|gameimage2=Mimic 2.png
damagecategory=Status |
|gameimagewidth=300
basepp=10 |
|type=Normal
maxpp=16 |
|damagecategory=Status
power=— |
|basepp=10
accuracy=— |
|maxpp=16
bdesc=??? |
|power=—
category=Cute |
|accuracy={{tt|—|100 in Generations I-II}}
appeal=1 |
|category=Cute
jam=0 |
|appeal=1
tm1=yes |
|jam=0
tm#1=31 |
|tm1=yes
mtfl=yes |
|tm#1=31
mtxd=yes |
|mtfl=yes
mte=yes |
|mtxd=yes
na=no |
|mte=yes
gen=I |
|na=no
cdesc=Makes the appeal as good as the one before it. |
|gen=I
appealsc=0 |
|cdesc=Makes the appeal as good as the one before it.
scdesc=Steals the Voltage of the Pokémon that just went. |
|appealsc=0
pokefordex=mimic |
|scdesc=Steals the Voltage of the Pokémon that just went.
touches=no |
|appeal6=1
protect=yes |
|jam6=0
magiccoat=no |
|cdesc6=Shows off the Pokémon's appeal about as well as the move used just before it.
snatch=no |
|touches=no
brightpowder=no |
|protect=yes
kingsrock=no |
|magiccoat=no
flag7=no |
|snatch=no
flag8=no |
|mirrormove=no
sound=no |
|kingsrock=no
target=anyadjacent |
|sound=no
footnotes= }}
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Mimic''' (Japanese: '''ものまね''' ''Mimic'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It was [[TM31]] in Generation I. In [[Generation II]], it was the [[signature move]] of {{p|Sudowoodo}}.
'''Mimic''' (Japanese: '''ものまね''' ''Mimic'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It was [[TM31]] in Generation I. In [[Generation II]], it was the [[signature move]] of {{p|Sudowoodo}}.


==Effect==
==Effect==
{{MoveResearch|In which games can Mimic copy Transform?}}
===Generation I===
===Generation I===
Mimic allows the user to select one of the target's moves to copy, as well as the move's maximum [[PP]]. The user will retain the copied attack in Mimic's place until it faints or is switched out, or the battle ends. Mimic can't copy {{m|Struggle}} because it is not a normally selectable move. Mimic also cannot create duplicate moves.
Mimic allows the user to select one of the target's moves to copy, as well as the move's maximum {{PP}}. The user will retain the copied attack in Mimic's place until it faints or is switched out, or the battle ends. Mimic can't copy {{m|Struggle}} because it is not a normally selectable move. Mimic bypasses {{stat|accuracy}} checks to always hit, unless the opponent is in the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable turn}} of a move such as {{m|Dig}} or {{m|Fly}}.


If Mimic copies a partial trapping move, and if the target switches out when its PP is 0 and before its duration is over, {{DL|List of glitches in Generation I|Struggle bypassing|the current PP of the move will roll over to 63}} and full {{DL|Vitamin|PP Up}}s will be applied to it. Mimic will retain the move's current PP if the user switches out, and full PP Ups will be applied to any moves that Mimic subsequently copies.
If Mimic copies a partial trapping move, and if the target switches out when its PP is 0 and before its duration is over, {{DL|List of glitches in Generation I|Struggle bypassing|the current PP of the move will roll over to 63}} and full {{DL|Vitamin|PP Up}}s will be applied to it. Mimic will retain the move's current PP if the user switches out, and full PP Ups will be applied to any moves that Mimic subsequently copies.


In-game, Mimic allows the user to see the target's moveset and select the move to copy, except in link battles.
In-game, Mimic allows the user to see the target's moveset and select the move to copy, except in link battles.
Mimic has an [[accuracy]] of 100.


In [[Pokémon Stadium]], Mimic will not copy a move's maximum PP.
In [[Pokémon Stadium]], Mimic will not copy a move's maximum PP.


===Generation II===
===Generation II===
Mimic copies the target's last move; the mimicked move has 5 PP. It fails to mimic the moves {{m|Sketch}}, {{m|Struggle}}, and {{m|Metronome}}, however, or any move the user already knows.
Mimic copies the target's last move; the mimicked move has 5 PP. It fails to copy the moves {{m|Sketch}}, {{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Metronome}}, or any move the user already knows.


===Generation III===
===Generation III-IV===
In {{Pokémon XD}} and [[Pokémon Colosseum]], Mimic cannot copy [[Shadow move]]s.
Mimic now bypasses {{stat|accuracy}} checks to always hit, unless the opponent is in the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable turn}} of a move such as {{m|Dig}} or {{m|Fly}}. It fails to copy [[Shadow move]]s and {{m|Chatter}}.


===Generation IV===
In early copies of the Japanese {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, there is [[Mimic glitch|a glitch]] involving Mimic. To trigger the glitch, a Pokémon must use Mimic to copy and use {{m|Transform}}, then faint. If the Mimic-using Pokémon's owner wins the battle, all moves gained from the use of Transform are retained after the battle.
In Generation IV and on, {{m|Chatter}} is unable to be copied through Mimic.


In early copies of the Japanese {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, a [[Mimic glitch|glitch]] exists. To trigger the glitch, a Pokémon must use Mimic to copy and use {{m|Transform}}, then faint. If the Mimic-using Pokémon's owner wins the battle, all moves gained from the use of Transform are retained after the battle.
===Generations V-VI===
The mimicked move now has the max PP as opposed to 5.


===Generation V===
===Generation VII===
The mimicked move now has the max PP as opposed to 5. Mimic still fails to mimic {{m|Sketch}}, {{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Metronome}} and {{m|Chatter}}.
The mimicked move again has 5 PP.


===Other effect===
Mimic fails to copy [[Z-Move]]s.
If Mimic is known by a {{p|Bonsly}} or a {{p|Mime Jr.}} when they level up, they will evolve into a {{p|Sudowoodo}} or a {{p|Mr. Mime}}, respectively.
 
If powered up by a {{DL|Z-Crystal|Normalium Z}} into Z-Mimic, the user's {{stat|accuracy}} raises one stage.
 
===Other effects===
Two Pokémon can [[Evolution|evolve]] when they know Mimic: {{p|Bonsly}} into {{p|Sudowoodo}} and {{p|Mime Jr.}} into {{p|Mr. Mime}}.


==Description==
==Description==
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Stad}}{{gameabbrev3|Stad2}}|A move for learning one of the opponent's moves, for use during that battle only.}}  
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|A move for learning one of the opponent's moves, for use during that battle only.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Copies a move used by the foe.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Copies a move used by the foe.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Colo}}{{gameabbrev3|XD}}|Copies a move used by the target during one battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Copies a move used by the target during one battle.}}
{{movedescentry|PMD{{color2|{{md red color}}|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon:Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|R}}{{color2|{{md blue color}}|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|B}}|Makes the user deploy the same move as the one last used by the foe facing it. Some moves cannot be mimicked.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|XY}}|The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.}}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
|}{{left clear}}
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==Learnset==
==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Normal|1}}
{{Movehead/Level|Normal|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|039|Jigglypuff|2|Normal|Fairy|no|no|39|41|45|45}}
{{Moveentry/7|039|Jigglypuff|type=Normal|type2=Fairy|1|Fairy|Fairy|||39|41|45|45{{sup/6|XY}}<br>37{{sup/6|ORAS}}|38}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|122|Mr. Mime|2|Psychic|Fairy|no|no|no|18|18|B2W2=15|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|122|Mr. Mime|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||||18|18{{sup/5|BW}}<br>15{{sup/5|B2W2}}|15|15}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|185|Sudowoodo|1|Rock|Rock|no|--|--|17|17|B2W2=15|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|185|Sudowoodo|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||1|1|17|17{{sup/5|BW}}<br>15{{sup/5|B2W2}}|15|15}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|438|Bonsly|1|Rock|Rock|no|no|no|17|17|B2W2=33|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|438|Bonsly|type=Rock|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||17|17{{sup/5|BW}}<br>33{{sup/5|B2W2}}|15|15}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|439|Mime Jr.|2|Psychic|Fairy|no|no|no|18|18|B2W2=15|15}}
{{Moveentry/7|439|Mime Jr.|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||18|18{{sup/5|BW}}<br>15{{sup/5|B2W2}}|15|15}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|441|Chatot|2|Normal|Flying|no|no|no|29|33|33}}
{{Moveentry/7|441|Chatot|type=Normal|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying||||29|33|33|33}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|1}}
{{Moveentry/7|778|Mimikyu|type=Ghost|type2=Fairy|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||||19}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}


===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Moveheader/Breed|Normal|2}}
{{Movehead/Breed|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|122|Mr. Mime|2|Psychic|Fairy|{{MSP|063|Abra}}{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|066|Machop}}{{MSP|067|Machoke}}{{MSP|068|Machamp}}{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP|097|Hypno}}{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP|125|Electabuzz}}{{MSP|126|Magmar}}|{{MSP|063|Abra}}{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|066|Machop}}{{MSP|067|Machoke}}{{MSP|068|Machamp}}{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP|097|Hypno}}{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP|125|Electabuzz}}{{MSP|126|Magmar}}{{MSP|296|Makuhita}}{{MSP|297|Hariyama}}{{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|note=Breed from TM in Gen II; Move Tutor in Gen III}}
{{Moveentry/6|122|Mr. Mime|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|173|Cleffa|1|Fairy|Fairy|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}|{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}|{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}|{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}|{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}|note=Breed from TM in Gen II}}
{{Moveentry/6|173|Cleffa|type=Fairy|1|Fairy|Fairy|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|209|Snubbull|1|Fairy|Fairy|no|no|no|{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}|{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}}}
{{Moveentry/6|209|Snubbull|type=Fairy|2|Field|Fairy||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|439|Mime Jr.|2|Psychic|Fairy|no|no|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}}}
{{Moveentry/6|439|Mime Jr.|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|676|Furfrou|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}|note=Chain breed}}
{{Moveentry/6|676|Furfrou|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||||✔|✔}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|2}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|6}}


===By [[TM]]===
===By [[TM]]===
{{Moveheader/TM|Normal|1|TM31|no|no|no|no|no}}
{{Movehead/TM|Normal|1|TM31|no|no|no|no|no|no}}
{{Moveentry/AllTM|Mimic|1}}
{{Moveentry/AllTM|Mimic|7}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|1}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}


===By [[Move Tutor]]===
===By [[Move Tutor]]===
{{Moveheader/tutor|Normal|3}}
{{Movehead/Tutor|Normal|3}}
{{Moveheader/tutor/3|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Movehead/Tutor/3|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|001|Bulbasaur|2|Grass|Poison|X|yes|yes|yes|X|X|X|X|X}}
{{Moveentry/3|001|Bulbasaur|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|002|Ivysaur|2|Grass|Poison|X|yes|yes|yes|X|X|X|X|X}}
{{Moveentry/3|002|Ivysaur|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|003|Venusaur|2|Grass|Poison|X|yes|yes|yes|X|X|X|X|X}}
{{Moveentry/3|003|Venusaur|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|004|Charmander|1|Fire|Fire|X|yes|yes|yes|X|X|X|X|X}}
{{Moveentry/3|004|Charmander|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|005|Charmeleon|1|Fire|Fire|X|yes|yes|yes|X|X|X|X|X}}
{{Moveentry/3|005|Charmeleon|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|006|Charizard|2|Fire|Flying|X|yes|yes|yes|X|X|X|X|X}}
{{Moveentry/3|006|Charizard|type=Fire|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Dragon|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|007|Squirtle|1|Water|Water|X|yes|yes|yes|X|X|X|X|X}}
{{Moveentry/3|007|Squirtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|008|Wartortle|1|Water|Water|X|yes|yes|yes|X|X|X|X|X}}
{{Moveentry/3|008|Wartortle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|009|Blastoise|1|Water|Water|X|yes|yes|yes|X|X|X|X|X}}
{{Moveentry/3|009|Blastoise|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/tutor|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying|X|yes|yes|yes|
{{Moveentry/3|012|Butterfree|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|015|Beedrill|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|016|Pidgey|type=Normal


===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation II]]====
====[[Generation II]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Normal}}
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentryspecial|174|Igglybuff|1|Normal|Normal|{{DL|List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|Mimic Igglybuff|New York City Pokémon Center}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|174|Igglybuff|type=Normal|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|{{DL|List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|Mimic Igglybuff|New York City Pokémon Center}}}}
{{Moveentryspecial|190|Aipom|1|Normal|Normal|{{DL|List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|Mimic Aipom|New York City Pokémon Center}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|190|Aipom|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|{{DL|List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|Mimic Aipom|New York City Pokémon Center}}}}
{{Moveentryspecial|202|Wobbuffet|1|Psychic|Psychic|{{DL|List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|Mimic Wobbuffet|New York City Pokémon Center}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|202|Wobbuffet|type=Psychic|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|{{DL|List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|Mimic Wobbuffet|New York City Pokémon Center}}}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}
 
==In other games==
===Description===
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Makes the user deploy the same move as the one last used by the foe facing it. Some moves cannot be mimicked.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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{{MovemidManga|type=normal|user=Erika|user1=Erika's Bellsprout|startcode=PS020|startname=Meanwhile... Vileplume!|notes=Debut}}
{{MovemidManga|type=normal|user=Erika|user1=Erika's Bellsprout|startcode=PS020|startname=Meanwhile... Vileplume!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=185|pkmn=Sudowoodo|method=Sudowoodo instantly copies the move last used by the opponent. It can also use the move to form its body to look like the opponent.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=185|pkmn=Sudowoodo|method=Sudowoodo instantly copies the move last used by the opponent. It can also use the move to form its body to look like the opponent.}}
{{MovebtmManga|type=normal|user=Gold (Adventures)|user1=Gold's Sudobo|startcode=PS106|startname=How Do You Do, Sudowoodo?}}
{{MovebtmManga|type=normal|user=Gold (Adventures)|user1=Gold's Sudobo|startcode=PS108|startname=Quilava Quandary}}


==In other generations==
==In other generations==
{{-}}
===Core series games===
{{Movegen|
{{Movegen
type=Normal|
|type=Normal
genI=Mimic I|
|genI=Mimic I
genII=Mimic II|
|genII=Mimic II
genIII=Mimic III|
|genIII=Mimic III
genIV=Mimic IV|
|genIV=Mimic IV
}}
 
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|genV=Mimic V
}}
===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|Stad=Mimic Stadium
|Stad2=Mimic Stad2
|Colo=Mimic Colo
|XD=Mimic XD
}}
 
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|PBR=Mimic PBR
}}
}}
{{Movegen|
 
type=Normal|
{{Movegen
Stad=Mimic Stadium|
|type=Normal
|PMDRB=Mimic PMD RB
}}
}}
==Trivia==
* In [[Generation III]], the status screen erroneously states that the move has 100% accuracy, even though it ignores accuracy and evasion checks.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_cmn=模仿 ''{{tt|Mófǎng|Imitate}}''
|zh_yue=模仿 ''{{tt|Mòuhfóng|Mimic}}''
|zh_cmn=模仿 ''{{tt|Mófǎng|Mimic}}''
|cs=Nápodoba
|cs=Nápodoba
|nl=Immitatie
|nl=Immitatie
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|fr=Copie
|fr=Copie
|de=Mimikry
|de=Mimikry
|pt_br=Mímica
|pt=Mímica
|el=Μίμιση
|el=Μίμιση ''Mímisi''
|id=Meniru
|id=Meniru
|it=Mimica
|it=Mimica
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|sr=Imitiranje
|sr=Imitiranje
|es=Mimético
|es=Mimético
|ro=Mimic}}
|ro=Mimic
|pl=Naśladowanie
|sv=Härma
|vi=Bắt Chước
}}


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[[Category:Evolution-inducing moves]]
[[Category:Evolution-inducing moves]]
[[Category:Moves that cannot miss]]


[[de:Mimikry]]
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[[ja:ものまね]]
[[ja:ものまね]]
[[pl:Mimic]]
[[pl:Mimic]]
[[pt:Mimic]]
[[zh:模仿（招式）]]
[[zh:模仿（技能）]]
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