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Mimic

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Mimic copies the last move used by the target (replacing Mimic). The copied move always has 5 PP. The effect only lasts while the user is in battle: if the user switches out or when the battle ends, the move becomes Mimic again. Mimic cannot copy Chatter, Metronome, Sketch or Struggle.

Move data

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

10

Makes contact

No

Introduced

Generation 1

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Taught by

Game descriptions

  • Gold, Silver, Crystal:Copies a move used by the foe.
  • Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
  • FireRed, LeafGreen:The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver: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, O.Ruby, A.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, L.G. Pikachu, L.G. Eevee:The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
  • Scarlet, Violet:The user copies the move last used by the target. The copied move can be used until the user of Mimic leaves the battle.

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