Dunsparce are normally cave-dwelling pokémon, and as such, their eyesight is not typically exceptional, while their other senses are. It’s likely that your friend’s dunsparce is mistaking your mimikyu for an actual pikachu, but because she likely doesn’t smell like one, she’s likely confusing and thus scaring your friend’s dunsparce. If this is indeed the case, your friend may wish to sit down with their dunsparce and try their best to teach him what a mimikyu is and how yours isn’t a threat to him.
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Is it true that you will be cursed if you see Mimikyu’s true form? If so, would you be cursed if you only saw it in a photo and not actually i front of you. Does Mimikyu apply the curse or is there some other force? If not, how did this rumour come to be? Sorry about the qeustions, Mimikyu is such an interesting pokemon.
Not cursed exactly. It’s more like mimikyu’s actual appearance is so shocking that it’s been known to literally trigger cardiac arrest, particularly in those who have underlying heart conditions already. In that sense, looking at a photo of its true form may induce a similar phenomenon.
Of course, some mimikyu—especially the more aggressive ones—have been known to take advantage of a victim’s shock by using their spiritual abilities to induce nightmarish hallucinations, but not all mimikyu actually do this. The rumors of the species’ “curse” may stem from this particular behavior or the cases in which a more benign mimikyu accidentally killed a victim through shock alone. Anthropologists can only really theorize which based on historical accounts and local folklore, but the prevailing theory has more to do with the latter (accidental death through shock) than the former.
After the recent addition of Mimikyu to our house, our Pikachu decided to somehow cut down the curtains in the living room to join in with the fun. I find this incredibly cute and supportive for her new friend, but I think she’s starting to go too far – because she shocks anyone who tries to remove it from her. Please help. We’ve went through three pairs of curtains in the past month.
Have you considered switching to blinds?
Bill. —LH
When I suggest bribery, you don’t say a word, but when I suggest switching to blinds, you do. I see how it is. —Bill
On a serious note, anonymous, consider giving both your mimikyu and your pikachu something more interesting to engage them. Specifically, mimikyu sometimes enjoy scratching posts, as this allows them to hone their claws while indulging in their more imp-like tendencies. Your pikachu may switch to this as well if you can get your mimikyu to prefer this to the curtains. Alternatively, old rags or even bubble wrap and old cardboard boxes can be effective distractions, although be sure to keep watch and avoid letting your pikachu chew on the bubble wrap.
Either way, I also highly recommend considering blinds as opposed to curtains.
Hello, I was wondering if there is anyway to keep Mimikyu away from me. They scare both me and my Pokemon, but I dont have the heart to be direct because I love all Pokemon, even if they give me more goosebumps than meeting Giritina would.
Because mimikyu are rare pokémon native only to a very specific island in Alola, this might actually be easier than you think, anonymous. Unless you live on Ula’ula Island, all you need to do is inform whoever is raising those mimikyu that as much as you love pokémon, you don’t feel comfortable around them. If you do live on Ula’ula Island, rest assured that mimikyu detest sunlight, and for that reason, they only make their home in one specific spot. The likelihood of you being bothered by mimikyu, even if you live on the correct island, is actually rather low.
If, for some reason, you are suffering through an infestation of feral mimikyu, you may wish to consider contacting your local pokémon center. They should be able to dispatch trainers to your location to collect the mimikyu for rehoming or training. If you can’t reach your local pokémon center or if you live in an area without one, you may also consider acquiring a volcarona or other pokémon capable of using Sunny Day to deter the feral mimikyu from getting too close to your property.
I recently found a Mimikyu with a faded grey Pikachu disguise. Is it possible for Mimikyu to be colorblind? From what I read in my Pokedex, it’s clear that Mimikyu take good care of their disguises and I can’t imagine something so drastic as discoloration could be overlooked otherwise.
It is indeed possible, anonymous, but it’s extremely rare. This is why monochrome mimikyu are considered “shiny,” even though their shininess isn’t technically a genetic trait. Consequently, though, this mimikyu had attempted to capture a pikachu’s colors, but to that mimikyu, those colors just happened to be various muted shades of gray.
You are, in other words, fantastically fortunate to have come across this particular mimikyu, but I wouldn’t suggest pointing out that they got their costume’s colors wrong.
If i were to give my mimikyu another costume do you think she would wear it? her current disguise has become rather worn, and so i want to pop to the store and get her some fabric to make another costume. I am happy to make another pikachu costune, but do mimikyus feel comfortable wearing a disguise of another type of pokemon? on the subject, would mimikyus appreciate customization? such as putting a bow on their costume.
It actually depends on the mimikyu, anonymous. Some are extremely proud of their costumes and will refuse to exchange it for any reason. Others see a human’s enthusiasm for helping with their costume as a potential bonding moment and will readily allow you to customize, help repair, or even create an entirely new costume for them. It doesn’t hurt to ask your mimikyu if you can help them with their costume. You could even take yours fabric shopping to better communicate your desire with her. Look for any sign that she’s interested in your opinion, including presenting fabrics for you to touch or allowing you to pick eye materials or customizations. If she goes directly to whatever she wants and blocks you from offering any input, then it should be clear that she wishes to create her costume herself, at which point it would be recommended that you allow her to do so.
If, however, you two do end up working on a costume together, remember that when it comes time for her to try her new costume on, you’ll need to avert your eyes until she’s finished. The last thing you’ll want to do is to undo all the hard work you put in bonding with her by accidentally looking at her true form.
Good luck, anonymous!
How much of mimikyu is costume? I mean does it’s body extend to the head or is it just in the body of its costume and the head is fluff?
The head is fluff, yes, and the mimikyu is located entirely in the body. Researchers know this because mimikyu allow us to squeeze and touch the head and even scan it with x-ray and ultrasound scanners. We just can’t actually take the costume off entirely and look at mimikyu’s true face for ourselves.
Do you think there might be a possible connection between Mimikkyu and Banette?
Aside from sharing a ghost typing, no, sorry. Mimikyu are imp-like creatures that hide beneath a pikachu costume; banette are distilled vengeance animating a discarded toy until the combined spirit and physical object gain sentience of its own. To say that mimikyu and banette are connected would be like saying a lion and a tiger are ultimately the same animal.
My mimikyu is pretty clingy, is it okay to let her sleep with me at night?
If you’re comfortable sleeping with a ghost, it should be fine. Keep in mind that just like many ghost-types, mimikyu are cold to the touch and often not that comfortable to snuggle at nights. Granted, its disguise is often padded and plush, which allows it to cushion its body and dull some of its coldness, but if you’re particularly sensitive to cold as some born-and-raised Alolans are, it may not be the most ideal sleeping arrangements.
Would it be detrimental to your mimikyu’s psychological development? Not really. Mimikyu are often insecure and lonely; this is one of two possible reasons why they create pikachu costumes, after all. Allowing yours to sleep with you will reaffirm your bond with her and reassure her that you love her as she is. Doubly so if you let her sleep with you in spite of how cold she may be to the touch.
My mimikyu is a wonderful Pokémon but she’s very shy. My primarina and tsareena keeps trying to be friends but mimikyu keeps getting scared and running behind me
Mimikyu are unfortunately very shy by nature, anonymous; each one simply expresses it a different way. In the case of yours, that means obvious, extreme shyness—hence her tendency to hide when faced with her own teammates.
One way you can help the rest of your team bond with her is by initiating and overseeing group activities. The more your mimikyu sees you interact with your other pokémon, the more likely she’ll relax when in the presence of her. Encourage her (by speaking to her) to interact with your primarina or tsareena alongside you. Note also that this doesn’t necessarily have to be in battle, either. Virtually any activity you can think of can be used to help bridge the gap between your mimikyu and the others. Play with your team, have them do housework together, or simply go on a leisurely walk—whatever is easiest for you.
Additionally, ensure that everything your primarina and tsareena do around her (even when you’re not present) are non-threatening, even on an unintentional level. Have them keep their distance at first as they communicate with her, and make sure they invite her to join them, rather than let them approach her and try to coax her into participating with them. Teach them non-threatening methods of communicating, including open gestures and softer voices, and be sure they understand the difference between asking your mimikyu to join them and pushing their friendship onto her.
Finally, it may help to have mimikyu interact with only one of them at a time. Two may be intimidating to her, especially given the fact that both tsareena and primarina are generally much larger than the average mimikyu. Dim the lights as well in order to make your mimikyu feel comfortable.
Keep in mind that no matter what you do, it will take time for your mimikyu to open up to the rest of your team, even if she has already been a member of your family for a while now. Just be gentle as you approach her and do all that you can to ensure she doesn’t feel threatened, and let her open up in her own time.
Best of luck, anonymous!
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