Mr. Mime is a unique Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Known as the Barrier Pokémon, it is renowned for its exceptional pantomime skills. Mr. Mime has the extraordinary ability to create invisible walls by minutely vibrating its fingertips, solidifying air molecules. These invisible barriers can repel even harsh attacks, making Mr. Mime a formidable defender. Despite its name, Mr. Mime can be either male or female.
In the Galar region, Mr. Mime has a regional variant that is an Ice/Psychic-type. This Galarian form is known for its talent in tap dancing and can manipulate temperatures to create icy floors. Mr. Mime evolves from Mime Jr. when leveled up while knowing the move Mimic. In Galar, it can further evolve into Mr. Rime starting at level 42.
Mr. Mime's appearance is notably humanoid, with blue growths resembling clown hair, magenta circles on its cheeks, and a white body with magenta spheres connecting its limbs. Its hands resemble white gloves, adding to its mime-like appearance. Mr. Mime is highly intelligent and is said to be adept at conning people, using its pantomime skills to convince watchers that something unseeable actually exists.
Pokédex Data
- Height: 4'3" (1.3m)
- Weight: 120.2 lbs (54.5kg)
- Type: Psychic/Fairy (Normal form), Ice/Psychic (Galarian form)
- Abilities: Soundproof, Filter, Technician (Hidden)
Breeding
- Gender Ratio: 50% male, 50% female
- Egg Group: Human-Like
- Egg Cycles: 25 (approximately 6400 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Red/Blue: "If interrupted while it is miming, it will slap around the offender with its broad hands."
- Gold: "A skilled mime from birth, it gains the ability to create invisible objects as it matures."
- Ruby/Sapphire: "Mr. Mime is a master of pantomime. Its gestures and motions convince watchers that something unseeable actually exists. Once the watchers are convinced, the unseeable thing exists as if it were real."
- Ultra Sun: "Its pantomime skills are wonderful. You may become enraptured while watching it, but next thing you know, Mr. Mime has made a real wall."
Evolutions
Mime Jr. → Mr. Mime (when leveled up knowing Mimic) → Mr. Rime (Galarian form only, at level 42)
Habits and Additions Across Generations
- Generation I: Introduced as a pure Psychic-type
- Generation VI: Gained Fairy typing
- Generation VII: Appeared in the Alola region as a rare Pokémon
- Generation VIII: Gained a regional Ice/Psychic-type variant in Galar
- In various games, Mr. Mime has been featured in minigames, such as "Barrier Ball" in Pokémon Stadium 2