Mimikyu

Mimikyu (ミミッキュ) is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Physiology
The "body" of Mimikyu shares many similarities to Pikachu. The overall structure of the disguise does resemble Pikachu, but the skin is a grayish-beige color instead of yellow. Its "tail" is made of wood and has a grayish-brown color. The face of the disguise only consists of poorly drawn eyes, cheeks, and a mouth. Two holes appear in the body of the costume, which are the actual eyes of Mimikyu.

Behavior
Apparently, about 20 years ago, it was sad that Pikachu is more popular than it, so it dressed up like Pikachu in order to it become more popular among trainers.

In the case of one notable Mimikyu in the anime, it has been shown to harbor an immense, psychopathic hatred toward Pikachu. This may not be the case for all Mimikyu however, and it is likely different Mimikyu have different attitudes toward Pikachu.

Natural abilities
Mimikyu is said to be a cursed being, and those who saw its true form became afflicted with a curse or even died. However Mimikyu means no actual harm, and in fact only wants to make friends with humans. As such, it hides its true form under a costume representing what people loved the most; Pikachu, though when attacked, it will shows one or both of its claw which hides the cloth and strike back.

Evolution
Mimikyu does not evolve.

Anime
Jessie caught a Mimikyu briefly after Team Rocket arrived to Alola. It has a horribly strong hatred on Pikachu and will do anything to destroy him.

Trivia

 * In the anime, Meowth has witnessed the true form of Mimikyu, showing it to be an amorphous darkness with a pair of glowing yellow eyes. Both times Meowth 'died' temporarily but was later revived.
 * The quote in which "20 years ago, Mimikyu got jealous of Pikachu and created its costume" may be a reference to when Pokemon Sun and Moon where released 20 years from Pokemon's release.
 * This is the only Ghost-Fairy type Pokémon.
 * Alike Pikachu in the original pokemon games, Mimikyu is rare to find in only one location meaning Mimikyu will do anything to be deemed related to Pikachu no matter what the cost.
 * Mimikyu is currently the 3rd lowest costing friendship item in Pokémon: Magikarp Jump, with the second being damp rock (slowpoke) at 350 gems and first being flame plate (Litten) at 250 gems.
 * Due to the fact that Mimikyu‘s eyes are below meaning that it could possibly be Shroomish or another Pokémon with it’s size
 * Totem Mimikyu is the only Totem Pokémon that is not exclusive to Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon.

Origin
Mimikyu is based on a badly-made Pikachu doll. It may also be based on ghost costumes made from a white sheet with eye-holes.

Its true form is based on Legends about darkness clouds that make people vanish / die.

Etymology
Mimikyu's name is a play on words based on the words "mimic you".

Names in other languages

 * English: Mimikyu
 * Japanese: :ミミッキュ Mimikkyu
 * Chinese: 謎擬Ｑ
 * French: Mimiqui

Gallery
Mimiqui