Mimikyu Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Ghost / Fairy · BST: 476 · Role: Physical Attacker
Mimikyu is a Ghost / Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ghost, Steel. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Mimikyu, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Forretress, Bastiodon, Steelix plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 476 base stat total, Mimikyu plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Defense (105), and at base 96 Speed it sits faster than 69% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Mimikyu in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Mimikyu
- Forretress (Bug / Steel)
- Bastiodon (Rock / Steel)
- Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Scizor (Bug / Steel)
- Mega Scizor (Bug / Steel)
- Skarmory (Steel / Flying)
- Mega Skarmory (Steel / Flying)
How each counter beats Mimikyu
- Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Mimikyu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
- Bastiodon (Rock / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Mimikyu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
- Steelix (Steel / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Mimikyu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Mimikyu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
- Scizor (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Mimikyu and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
Mimikyu weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ghost (×2)
- Steel (×2)
Resistances
- Bug (×0.25)
Immunities
- Normal
- Fighting
- Dragon
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Attack
- 50
- Sp. Defense
- 105
- Speed
- 96
- Total
- 476
Best Tera Types for Mimikyu
The best Tera Types for Mimikyu cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Disguise — [object Object]
Other Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Ghost-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mimikyu:
- Banette — Ghost
- Cofagrigus — Ghost
- Gengar — Ghost / Poison
- Spiritomb — Ghost / Dark
- Gourgeist — Ghost / Grass
- Polteageist — Ghost
Frequently asked questions about Mimikyu
What counters Mimikyu in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Mimikyu are Forretress, Bastiodon, Steelix, Mega Steelix, Scizor. These Pokémon hit Mimikyu super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Mimikyu weak to?
Mimikyu is a Ghost / Fairy-type Pokémon weak to Ghost, Steel. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Mimikyu?
The single best pick against Mimikyu in the Pokémon Champions roster is Forretress, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Mimikyu in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Mimikyu, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Ghost / Fairy) and carries super-effective coverage (Ghost, Steel). Avoid Pokémon that share Mimikyu's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Mimikyu good in Pokémon Champions?
Mimikyu's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (476 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.