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Mimic

Categorystatus
Power-
Accuracy-
PP10 (max 16)
Priority0
IntroducedGeneration I

Machines

Red / Blue
Yellow
TM31normal

Descriptions

Gold / Silver
Crystal
Copies a move used by the foe.
Ruby / Sapphire
Emerald
Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Fire Red / Leaf GreenThe user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Diamond / Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold / Soul Silver
The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
Black / White
Black 2 / White 2
The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
X / Y
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Sun / Moon
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee
The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Sword / ShieldThe user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Target

This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Foe
front view of Gardevoir
Foe
front view of Gengar
Foe
front view of Moltres
Back view of Current Pokemon
User
front view of Charizard
Ally
front view of Electrivire
Ally

Stat Changes

Mimic doesn't affect any stats when used.

Effect Entries

This move is replaced by the target's last successfully used move, and its PP changes to 5. If the target hasn't used a move since entering the field, if it tried to use a move this turn and failed, or if the user already knows the targeted move, this move will fail. This effect vanishes when the user leaves the field. If chatter, metronome, mimic, sketch, or struggle is selected, this move will fail. This move cannot be copied by mirror move, nor selected by assist or metronome, nor forced by encore.

Version Changes

No changes in previous Generations.

Contests

Mimic has the Cute contest type.

Appeal1
Jam0

Makes the appeal as good as the one before it.

Super Contests

Appeal0

Steals the Voltage of the Pokémon that just went.


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