How GOOD was Mimikyu ACTUALLY? - History of Mimikyu in Competitive Pokemon

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[@playersnake]

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[@IncineRand]

Mimikyu learns Wood Hammer because its "tail" is made of wood.

[@jinlin9914]

Also in the sun and moon anime too, it actually uses its weird brown tail to fight against Pikachu

[@Marblesoda821]

​@@BasicSub No, the tail is separate from Mimikyu's real body, just like the disguise *some* part of Mimikyu has to be holding onto the stick, because when it's disguise is fully destroyed in the anime, the tail gets destroyed too.

[@Thrillin_Chillin_Drillin]

I liked to double down on set up with SD and bulkup

[@BasicSub]

@@Marblesoda821 Yes. That was the joke.

[@Bird-wz7nx]

It even resembles a smoothed, aged piece of driftwood, which subtly fits it into its Alolan environment.

[@lvl5Vaporeon]

I like how in every pikachu parade there's usually one mimikyu or a ditto as a pikachu hiding in the group. It's so goofy.

[@M3rtyville]

but no Pichu or Raichu... said Pikachu Family noises

[@Asm0d3u5]

Super cute and fun to watch Mimikyu shuffle around

[@RandomDude-k7w]

HEY 777 LIKES LES GOO

[@monarchy028]

Hear me out: A story about a blind man and his Mimikyu partner, a happy story about Mimikyu not needing the cloth to be with its trainer.

[@monster3339]

youre hired.

[@deltalord6969]

Hold up, let him cook

[@DJPrimeAmvs]

Still needs to be in the cloth when it battles though

[@adamtheriault6743]

Addendum: the cloth stays on in public for everyone else's safety, but when in private and the cloth comes off, the camera deliberately hides mimikyu, we don't get to see it's true form, because of course not, but also, the blind man doesnt need to see it, and the camera can reflect that, we dont need to see mimikyu to appreciate the joy it brings the old man Oh, and actions like petting happen with the hand off screen, we get nothing but we see certain actions, like petting

[@jeboytv9497]

​@@DJPrimeAmvshow could you battle other trainers if you're blind?

[@smugsneasel]

Ah, Team Rocket's murderous Mimikyu was such a great addition to the anime. Even if it did almost kill Meowth twice.

[@roninwarriorsfan]

Jessie was such a good trainer to it

[@maromania7]

"Meowth, what is it saying?" "THIS IS A FAMILY SHOW!"

[@saintofgayfrogs]

Plus (I haven't seen the episode, only screenshots) doesn't Jessie catch it in a luxury ball? That's my favorite ball for one of my favorite pokemon

[@AnimationisTHEfuture]

@@saintofgayfrogs she steals the Luxury Ball from James

[@TerrorconLeader1993]

​@@AnimationisTHEfuture 😡

[@tonberry2670]

Mimikyu feels like it's a self-aware deconstruction of the Pikachu clone.

[@madjester9844]

Fun fact about gen 7 VGC: Ghostium Z was common on Mimikyu because it also added the Follow Me effect on Destiny Bond, letting Snorlax set up Belly Drum easier while potentially trading with an opponent

[@tigerlover2853]

I always thought that what lied under Mimikyu’s cloak is the ghost of a Clefairy, since Clefairy was originally going to be the mascot of Pokémon but was overtaken by Pikachu. As well as Clefairy sharing it’s fairy typing with Mimikyu.

[@imtheonewhoaskedlol]

That is a really cool theory!

[@Liliphant_]

That's a great theory

[@gz7006]

Mimikyu deserves being good because it's cute

[@Kambyday]

Mimikyu took the disguise to be liked by everyone, I think it succeeded. Everyone (including me) loved the guy.

[@vintagestealth8802]

@@Kambydaydude I love the little guy so much he’s tattooed on my arm

[@雪者]

It's such a silly lil guy

[@cristhianmlr]

Is it tho?

[@Bird-wz7nx]

​@@cristhianmlrEnough people think so that I think its safe to say that it is

[@andrewponder3855]

I thought Mimikyu could use Wood Hammer because the tail on it's Pikachu disguise is made of wood.

[@TwiliPaladin]

Same here. Makes a lot more sense than Pikachu learning Iron Tail.

[@AnimationisTHEfuture]

@@TwiliPaladin pikachu learns iron tail cause the iron in his tailbone has an overload of iron (i think)

[@cardbrobot]

@@TwiliPaladinto be fair, almost every pokemon with a tail can learn iron tail

[@cinder8155]

Mimikyu in games: i want to be loved like pikachu Mimikyu in anime: i want to f*cking kill pikachu

[@brunosanto3488]

Mimikyu in games: I just want to be loved like that yellow rat :C Mimikyu in anime: I just want to KILL that f*cking yellow rat >:|

[@Marblesoda821]

It's apparently only *Jessie's* Mimikyu that hates Pikachu, all other Mimikyu in the anime seem pretty fine with him Tbh Jessie's Mimikyu probably just wants to kill any Pikachu to replace them

[@saintofgayfrogs]

​@@Marblesoda821Jessie's Mimikyu probably hates how much attention Jessie gives to Ash's Pikachu

[@ryanborn7026]

there can only be one

[@bubbykins4864]

*Every Mimikyu not owned by Jessie: I want to be loved like Pikachu Jessie's Mimikyu: Long time no see Pikachu, my loathesome copy!

[@Luigis_Menace]

Me: Okay, time to buckle down and do some homework. FSG: How good was Mimikyu actually? Me: Good question. Now I gotta find out.

[@z_vantablack0149]

Man you should’ve mention the Mimikyu cutscene after the Ghost Trial in Sun and Moon. That truly scared the crap out of me.

[@snakyYT]

SEEEE MEEE?

[@z_vantablack0149]

@@snakyYT no not that one, it’s right after you beat the trial and Acerola gets scared out of her wits.

[@pikachuyip1478]

It’s a good Fairy/ Ghost pokemon before Flutter mane took over. But the Ability of disguise was OP until Gen 8 nurfed the ability.

[@windego64]

I don't get the nerf. Why did they nerf him.

[@snakyYT]

Rip disguise and protean

[@Rigelondo]

@@windego64Mimikyu was almost broken in doubles since you could give it focus sash and with its ability it was like having 2 sashes so it could boost and active trick room. He could also do the same in BSS so yeah he was kinda busted.

[@Nadid_Dhrabb]

Bro did not watch the video lmao

[@pikachuyip1478]

@@Nadid_Dhrabb well there’s a lot of videos of other Pokémon abilities got Nurfed and Buffed abilities from previous generations.

[@giratina6665]

Mimikyu's "tail" is just a log since it's part of the disguise thus enabling it to use wood hammer.

[@bubs4581]

You mentioned 18th place at San Diego but I was 21st with mimikyu lmao. It's like the universe doesn't want me to be in any of your videos. You made your medicham and registeel videos literally right before I get regional finishes with them xd

[@roninwarriorsfan]

There's fanart of Mimikyu trying to scare Raven from TT03, and she shows how terrifying she can be right back that the two of them ending up being friends

[@zaaya7719]

Letting it be known for the fans that Mimikyu's role as the get out of jail free card/sweeper/anything you could possibly want it to be went *HARD* in BSS, where it was #1 in usage in SM free and dominated gen 8 as well, our boi was eating 🖤

[@sylvrwolflol]

There's roughly a zero percent chance they don't give it a mega in Legends Z, so hopefully we'll see the boi feast again.

[@sumthinorother9615]

@@sylvrwolflol How would that work with disguise? Would they give it a different ability and just let it use both? If they don’t change it, does it restore disguise, or keep it broken?

[@sylvrwolflol]

@@sumthinorother9615 they'd probably give it something worse and tank its viability, à la Mega Auduino. They could pull a Mega Blaziken and let it keep the broken ability, but I'm not holding my breath. I'm fairly certain that it will exist, not that it will be _good_

[@silver_was_found]

@@sylvrwolflol i wish they'd give it huge power or something just to see the world burn

[@sylvrwolflol]

@@silver_was_found huge power, base atk/speed of 135, free swords dance from disguise before mega... let's make Flutter Mane look balanced lmao

[@Sleeper800]

I love Mimikyu's lore and design, but it staying OU in gen 7 for as long as it did was and always will be hilarious to me because it had no business being there.

[@aldwych285]

Ghost/Fairy is an awesome typing. Kinda wished we got more Pokemon with this typing Flutter Mane is cool tho.

[@alessandromazzini7026]

Flitter mane Is disgustingly op

[@annaangelic2318]

The ORIGINAL successful Pikaclone.

[@DarrienGlasser]

Wb azumarill

[@Magic_Ice]

mimikyu is not a pikaclone

[@OnlyTAS]

That one Follow Me pachirisu

[@thechillgamer6607]

Wrong Not a pikeclone

[@XjhX-xf6uc]

No it’s not.

[@deltalord6969]

That moment when you read its backstory and get hit with the creeps but also the big sads.

[@silver_was_found]

It deserves lots of hugs, even if it is an eldritch abomination.

[@darkdragon7210]

Why Natures are Everything - The Chansey/ Blissey Theorem!!!

[@Kaidrippyone]

YES

[@phatnana2379]

Red Card Mimikyu was a decent pick as a one-time stop to setup sweepers if its Disguise was in tact too! Ps: Gavin Michael's VGC 2017 teams were some of the coolest we've ever seen!

[@flatbread42]

An additional detail since you, understandably, stick to primary formats: Mimikyu is one of the best random battle Pokémon with swords dance, the ability to take any one hit, and it’s priority, stab shadow sneak absolutely terrifying the opponent. Many of my best reverse sweeps in randbats have been with this monster.

[@annaliseazura]

This. Even Gen 8 and Gen 9 Randbats Mimikyu is a menace

[@littlebigb5370]

It makes sense that Mimikyu can use Wood Hammer. It's tail on its costume is a wooden stick. It detaches the tail and smacks the opponent with it.

[@neeko.b]

Love Mimikyu! Easily one of my all time favs. The lore is great and so meaningful to its whole being. Makes me happy to see how impactful it’s been in the competitive scene.

[@KidsBuildingClub]

I’ll never forget the day I cheesed a win using Mimikyu vs my friend’s Mega Gengar. Disguise in Gen 7 giving Mimikyu a free swords dance was so broken 😂

[@Chucky_Martinez]

Swords Dance Play Rough or Shadow Sneak STAB after taking a hit which breaks the Disguise.

[@silver_was_found]

Fun fact, Mimikyu can reliably kill a Mega Beedrill with Let's Snuggle Forever followed by Shadow Sneak if its disguise is intact. It's unbelievably satisfying to beat a speedy killing machine with this tiny adorable scrap of a pokemon.

[@rythvicr3240]

I love how i Mimikyu's lore revolves around imitating Pikachu in order to be loved, and how that matches the fact that it's more competitvely relevant than Pikachu ever has been. All that hardwork making the disguise paid off!😊

[@mandalorianhunter1]

Poor boy needs a hug

[@moonjelly5]

My main memory of Mimikyu was atracking it with Mega Gyrados, watching it take damage, then me and my opponent being baffled for a minute before I said "Oh Mold Breaker).

[@camhamsshow]

Mimikyu is my favorite pokémon of all time. It was one of the first pokémon I played around with when I was first learning how to team build in Sun and Moon. It was an absolute powerhouse. I even bought a Mimikyu plush sometime after I beat Moon that I still own to this day. I love Mimikyu

[@M3rtyville]

Still waiting for the counterparts to complete: - Carracosta - Serviper - other gen 5 monkeys - Gothitelle And I guess we could finish up Gen 2 with Sunflora., Magcargo and Corsola. I think those are the only gen 2 Pokemon left to wrap it up.

[@juanca2567]

Where’s the usage for Let’s Snuggle Forever? How much was the Mimikium Z used?

[@IgnitedQuils]

I find it weird how it can’t learn Poltergeist. I know Dragapult and Basculegion can’t (and I know people would say they’d be broken with it) but you have non Ghost types that learn it and I assume Mimikyu would be better with it but not broken considering its okay stats.

[@hansnaces8903]

It's like kyurem can't learn ice punch lol 🤧

[@double2254]

Every time I hear some old OU/ubers staple get mentioned in low tiers in gen 9 keeps feeling like a fever dream

[@vannsylten6765]

I’m a Singles Trick Room enjoyer. Mimikyu is always a staple on my TR teams with Red Card and Curse, it’s always a great mid game Mon to prevent a sweep, and basically guarantees getting TR up a second time. It’s a good cleaner against offense too!

[@PokeReplay]

Mimikyu's backstory is so sad, and it's design really shows how it's trying to be lovable through just a cloak, which is why it's my favourite Pokémon.

[@YesImJoeKing]

Dragalge, magcargo, drifblim or rotom and all of his forms! 💪💪💪

[@flaye]

dude I feel old. It still feels like mimikyu is a new mon to me lol. Im so used to seeing these "How good was" videos on gen 1-4 mons

[@Asm0d3u5]

I absolutely ADORE Mimikyu (3rd fav Pokemon), so I'm so glad that it's at least a little decent in competitive Pokemon!!! Also Mimikyu is adorable >:(

[@brendan01]

Just curious. What are the other two?

[@Asm0d3u5]

@@brendan01 Zoroark (1st) and Fezandipiti (2nd)

[@HoChiPro]

There’s quite a few stutters and even a time where one word is repeated twice at the start of a audio line. I hope you guys aren’t rushing the content, take your time!

[@broidkanymore-zc4lt]

🤓🤓🤓🤓☝☝☝☝

[@sohaildeath]

Can we get a ‘how good was ribombee actually’ since her surprising shake up in SV

[@brantchristy3490]

I don't participate in competitive very much myself, but I loved using Mimikyu during gen 7. It felt satisfying to have a consistent way to deal with Mega Rayquaza while also doing heavy damage to the next Pokémon thanks to double power shadow sneak. The nerfs after gen 7 were very rough, but that hasn't stopped Mimikyu from being my favorite Pokémon.

[@PumpkinLeaf_]

Yay! I've been waiting forever for the Mimikyu video :D

[@annaliseazura]

Mimikyu: has sad, terrifying backstory Me: If scary why friend-shaped

[@JulyDaGuy]

Omg i was literally thinking today "mmm i wonder if he has a mimikyu video" to then checking my phone to see you came out with this video. I think we just had a moment...

[@Derevocsidi]

22:26 wtf when was Espathra in UU I don't remember at all. I've been playing this metagame since the beginning , I'm totally confused now.

[@Kambyday]

I used to use mimikyu in gen7 AG to counter mega rayqauza and it soon became my 2nd favourite Pokemon. 25:57 Good to see you made a video on it

[@zachuvgc8660]

Mimikyu was a part of my first VGC team in 2017, where I made top 4 at my first local. I have not touched it since

[@ZayZenBlaze]

I love Mimikyu. Got myself one for my birthday and I love it more than Pikachu. I would absolutely try to hug, love it and give it a home ^_^

[@seanmegahy3468]

I used to use a focus sash Kangaskhan with fake out, endeavour, body slam and sucker punch in AG gen 8. Amazing for mimikyu and marshadow

[@blufftonitevideo]

A ghost type for Easter!? No wonder my Missing Easter was such a popular spinoff of Mike Inel's Missing Halloween! It's been a whole 4 years since I first saw Missing Halloween. Thanks, FSG. You found me. I found you.

[@DinkSmalwood]

"Mimikyu's disguise was busted" indeed.

[@monster3339]

dear, sweet mimi 💚 the lil guy is also a beast in pokemon unite, and the SV/PAF booster mimi finds its way onto some tcg decks due to its ability to negate all damage from powerful ex and V cards!

[@randomtrainerx.3424]

Out of all the pikachu clones, i really do like Mimikyuu the most.

[@miikaroos3809]

I've never really been into competitive battling, but I remember I managed to get a 100+ win streak in Moon's Battle Tree thanks to my team of Mimikyu, Dragonite and Ash-Greninja. Thank you for this video.

[@annadelna]

One of my favorite plays back in SM/USUM was to put Normalium Z on Mimikyu and use Z-Splash for a 3 stage attack boost. It was just a touch higher than swords dance and more risky, BUT it was also a lot of fun, since people didn't see it coming.

[@Rockleedrunkpunch]

Wym wood hammer makes perfect sense. Its "tail" is a big wood stick

[@Rockleedrunkpunch]

@@strawzulusansundertalehorr7624 did you watch the video? Wood hammer was said to be a weird spot on the movelist, and I'm saying it makes sense

[@iamanidotbutalsoiamxavier5071]

​@@strawzulusansundertalehorr7624the person is replying to FSG who said that Mimikyu learning wood hammer doesn't make sense. the commenter is disagreeing, and says it makes sense because Mimikyu's tale is made of wood. hope that helps, buddy.

[@shanecolby547]

Used a Mimikyu in early BSS in Sword and Shield and it was a beast, swords dance boosted life orb dynamax mimikyu was difficult to get past

[@slicksilver3446]

YES I FINALLY MADE IT INTO A FALSE SWIPE GAMING VIDEO @ 11:40

[@madhavgupta3192]

A gen 7 Pokemon having a video of approximately 30 minutes is enough to explain how good was it actually

[@angeldust23457]

MIMIKYU!!! WE LOVE THIS GOOD BOY HERE!!!

[@pickcollins9910]

A how good was Mimikyu actually on my birthday?! My favorite Pokémon. Thank you FSG!!!

[@snapclub8751]

In my opinion, Mimikyu is one of the best Trick Room setters alongside Dusclops, Bronzong, Cresselia, and the newly added Farigaraf.

[@500werewolf]

Mimikyu stole my heart back in Sun and Moon. Although it's not my absolute favorite as it use to be, I still love the shiny that I worked days to get through breeding. They're just the cutest little sad ghosts filled with jealousy and terror.

[@alexdehatter2151]

One of the loneliest Pokemon, but also one of the most loved.

[@brodaciousbro1149]

I just like how in the games it wants to be like pikachu, wants that spotlight. But in the anime it absolutely hates Pikachu always trying to murk it every chance it got

[@ClockworkEn]

YES ive been waiting for this one!

[@sashu6231]

Loved the song when mimikyu was first introduced.. Pikachu janayo mimikyu da yo.. I'm not a pikachu I'm a mimikyu!

[@bigpurplepops]

Mimikyu is the kind of instant classic where I honestly forget how new it is

[@wessardwite765]

I actually was completely unaware of Angel Miranda’s passing until this video and now I’m sad.

[@builderforce6096]

Mimikyu might be the cutest pokemon out there imo

[@gabrielcastillo9745]

Ahh, yes, Mimikyu. Whose ability received a nerf absolutely no one asked for.

[@DeK-]

This is my favorite pokemon, off all time it’s a perfect Pokemon pear perfection.

[@THEGRUMPTRUCK]

Mimikyu's 2019 tournament appearance was so sudden it was literally a jumpscare. Fitting of a ghost pokemon.

[@michaelwhalen9084]

idea pitch: when they start dropping new pokemon again, i’d love to see a “how good will ____ be actually” to predict how good new pokémon will ve

[@iNCoMpeTeNtplAyS]

its stats arent anything insane, but the combination of its just enough stats ,ability, and typing made it such a good pokemon, in my competitive use

[@Orion582]

in gen9 RU it's most often played with red card to stop setup sweepers who swarm the tier and do some cheap and have priority and zarude got banned making it very good (also funnily enough, if cobal is already set up, if you play HO, red card mimikyu will likely be the only counter you have so it can still be VERY useful against "bad matchups")

[@gavinaaric]

It's literally so fun to use in both singles and doubles

[@Labyrinth6000]

The ones with Play Rough, Shadow Sneak, and Sword Dance = 😱

[@GiratinaofFury]

The moment Mimikyu was announced, I fell in love.

[@7raziel7]

Gamefreak on their way to make ugly pokemon Uber level and the best designs are UU or below and not widely used in VGC

[@anuragkat66]

Mimikyu is one stop solution for all Offense ruining your day, loved the backstory and trial battle in Poke Sun

[@bryenwang4836]

ah my favorite double sash mon

[@Ghostmnm]

5:56, as if all that wasn’t enough, they even nerfed disguise in the next gen

[@ryanborn7026]

the advertisement is such a jargon-filled word salad

[@giantmastersword]

Mimikyu needs an evo. Now. Let the squishy boy carry eviolite.

[@Rames28]

Can u do Tsareena?

[@Gamesmarts194]

I like how the Pika-clone that's the least like a Pika-clone is probably the one everyone latched onto the quickest.

[@MasterTP10]

"How GOOD was Mimikyu ACTUALLY?" The answer is that it's the goodest ghost and that it deserves all the love and attention it gets.

[@zaneaura84]

I find it hysterical that all the VGC teams shown for 2019 also happen to have Incinaroar. Crazy how one moncan make such high usage on the big stage with restricted pokemon allowed.

[@EeveelutionLover22]

I know this is sort of a waist of a z move but im kinda surprised no one used z splash on mimikyu (z splash boosts attack by 3 in one turn)

[@SpookyBits]

By far one of my personal faves. My first serious shiny hunt, always will love my little murderous rag doll.

[@joshnoritake3167]

Trick flame orb swords dance shake my hand

[@arlen7726]

Mimikyu whenever the VGC format allows koraidon: *My Time Has Come!*

[@c-bass3725]

Will forever ❤️ Mimikyu over Pikachu

[@James-kv3ll]

One of the best Pokémon ever designed. So well designed it also received one of the most direct Nerfs ever. It’s still an amazingly designed Pokemon. Top 5 for many people. Hope we get some regional forms that have disguises other than pikachu one day.

[@Shimatzu95]

Regional mimikyu? Write that down! Personally i would love a mew disguise, as weird as that would be in setting

[@milonchello1643]

​@@Shimatzu95kantonian mimikyu, resembles charizard

[@Shimatzu95]

@@milonchello1643I feel like if we get a variant it will lean more towards cute and less towards cool, makes more sense lorewise

[@James-kv3ll]

@@milonchello1643 Wherever pikachu is popular mimikyu will always disguise itself as pikachu. So Charizard doesn’t make sense. It would have to be a region that doesn’t have pikachu

[@milonchello1643]

@@James-kv3ll i bet that even in the canon pikachu isnt that close to being as popular as charizard, but sure, do you think in galar the rat would be more popular than the champions ace?