Hey Bill. Is it true that sunlight can make Mimikyu very ill? Y’see I have one going to hatch soon, and I’m worried about my partner getting sick. Will its disguise be enough to protect it or should I take extra precaution when having Mimikyu around with me outside its Poke Ball, especially in battle, during daytime?

It is and it isn’t true, anonymous. It’s true in the sense that, yes, mimikyu become weakened through prolonged exposure to light. However, it’s not true in that they hardly get as sick as the rumors claim. Likewise, yes, the disguise seems to help shelter mimikyu, although they will still likely be uncomfortable with bright sunlight. My advice is to test your mimikyu. If it simply seems bothered, try acclimating it to sunlight gradually, just as you would acclimate a pokémon to a new home or a new team member. (That is, create a comfortable space, start off with short bursts of exposure, then gradually work your way up.)

If, however, your mimikyu seems panicked or particularly sickened, you may wish to use your mimikyu in short battles or rely mostly on the rest of your team.