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Generation I · Move No. 102

Mimic

Mimic is a Normal-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Normal Status Moves
— Power
— Accuracy
10 PP
#0102 Mimic
Overview

Move description

The user copies the move last used by the target. The copied move can be used until the user of Mimic leaves the battle.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

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.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation I Kanto
Category Unique effect
Priority 0

Availability

Main series

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect Ignores Substitute

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.
18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Mimic

Review compatible Pokémon, their learning method and the game version used as reference.
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