With EVs in HP, Atk and Def, and the ability Disguisewith it as a shield, Swords Dance to raise Attack, this is a physical attacker Mimikyu. By giving it Lum Berry, it can use setup moves without being disrupted by Yawn or Thunder Wave.

EV Allocation Intent

Invest EVs to raise HP, Atk and Def. This adjustment lets it act reliably against Mold Breaker Mega Gyarados, which it would normally struggle against.

Alternative Move Options

Choosing subweapons

• Wood Hammer

, which can hit Normal and Steel types' weaknessesDrain Punch, the STAB move Shadow Claw, which can hit Water and Ground types' weaknessesWood Hammer and others are swap candidates. Change the subweapons to match your target.

Bulky Stopper Build Role

Disguise and its high HP and Def to endure the opponent's attacks, and Swords Dance to aim for a full sweep — its role as an ace. Hard to stop with status conditions, Drain Punch with fighting while recovering HP to control the board against multiple opponents is possible.

Threats

Bulky Pokémon whose weaknesses can't be hit

It struggles against bulky Pokémon whose weaknesses Mimikyu's coverage can't hit.In a simple trade of attacks, they can wall it out with recovery moves, so switch to another Pokémon to take them down.

the ability DisguiseWith its ability granting safe Attack boosts, this Mimikyu combines priority for strong face-off performance. Max Atk/Spe EVs with nature, raising physical attacker performance.

Alternative Move Options

Broaden role range

• Wood Hammer

• Drain Punch

Shadow ClawThis slot is Curse (Ghost) chips ignoring typeis also recommended. Also high-power Wood Hammer, recovery-capable Drain Punch also become options. Since the benefit of the held item Cursed Body Charm becomes diminished, adjust it to match the build.

Swords Dance Stopper Role

Disguiseconsuming it to Swords Danceset up, then sweep with boosted Attack as ace/stopper. Priority Shadow Sneakand STAB Play Rough — use them, deal damage before opponent acts to finishthe board.

Threats

Mold Breaker users and Bullet Punch holders

the ability Mold Breakerusers can pierce Disguise, so don't be careless. Also priority + weakness Bullet Punchusers require caution.

the ability Disguiseusing its action-guarantee as a shield, a support Mimikyu that forces Choice Scarf on opponents to disable them. From above, Thunder Wave or Will-O-Wispspreading status conditions shapes a favorable board.

Alternative Move Options

Support move swaps

• Thunder Wave

• Curse

Scarf Mimikyu has rich support options. Moves enabling 1-for-1 trades like Destiny Bondor moves that excel at avoiding being set up on like Curseare viable choices.

Scarf Trick Role

Brought out as a lead or pivot, a hazard-setter role that statuses physical attackers/walls to support team aces. After dumping Scarf, Play Roughit pressures opponents or pins weakened foes.

Threats

Trick-immune Mega Pokémon

Scarf Mimikyu Trickplays around its main mechanic, so Mega Pokémon negating Trick are threats. Trick fails on Pokémon with their corresponding Mega Stones — if they switch in on Trick, Mimikyu loses tempo.

Mental HerbWith disruption resistance and ability action-guarantee as a shield, safely Trick Roomdeploy it or block opposing status — Mimikyu build. Atk-focused with some bulk investment, it can participate as an attacker for chip — composition.

Alternative Move Options

• Shadow Sneak

• Drain Punch

Shadow Sneakand Tauntare freely changeable. Self-KO Curseor longevity-boosting Drain Punchare swap candidates.

Trick Room Role

Opponent status moves Mental Herbare nullified, ensuring action; self-leading can use Speed-reversing Trick Room.After shaping the board, attack alongside team aces with high-Atk STAB/priority.

Threats

Mold Breaker users and Bullet Punch holders

the ability Mold Breakerusers ばけのかわを貫通できるso don't be careless. Also priority + weakness Bullet Punchusers require caution.