Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon known for its humanoid appearance and mime-like characteristics. It’s often associated with its ability to create invisible barriers and mimic various objects and movements.
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Mr. Mime has a bipedal, humanoid body structure with a defined head, torso, and limbs. Its body is slender, and it has a distinct separation between its head and torso. The skin of Mr. Mime is smooth and features a pale pink coloration. There are no visible scales, fur, or rough textures on its skin.
The face is round with a prominent, wide smile, giving it a cheerful and friendly expression. It has large, blue, saucer-like eyes with a curious and attentive gaze. A red, rounded bump on its nose adds a distinctive feature to its face. Mr. Mime’s hair is cone-shaped, orange in color, and has a curl at the top. It possesses a pair of large, pointed ears that stand upright on the sides of its head.
Its hands are three-fingered with thumb-like digits, providing it with dexterous capabilities. The fingers are suitable for miming various actions and expressions. Mr. Mime has small, orange, elf-like shoes with a pointy toe. Its feet are plantigrade, allowing it to stand and walk on the soles of its feet.
Galarian Form
Galarian Mr. Mime has a distinct variant in Galar region appearance compared to the standard Mr. Mime.
It is characterized by a monochrome color scheme, featuring black and white tones in its body and clothing. One of the most notable features is the icicle-like crown on its head, reflecting its Ice-typing in the Galar region.
Galarian Mr. Mime, like its Kantonian counterpart, has expressive facial features that it uses for miming and communication.
Screen Cleaner is an Ability exclusive to Galarian Mr. Mime and its evolved form, Mr. Rime, making them the only Pokémon known to possess it.
The overall appearance of Mr. Mime is whimsical and theatrical, reflecting its nature as a mime performer. It exudes an aura of playfulness and entertains others with its miming abilities. These characteristics contribute to the unique and charming design of Mr. Mime in the Pokémon universe.
Behaviour
Mr. Mime is known for its exceptional miming abilities. It can mimic various real-world objects and actions with incredible precision. It often engages in playful performances, using invisible props and creating illusions to entertain others. Mr. Mime exhibits a generally cheerful and lighthearted demeanor, enjoying playful interactions with both Pokémon and trainers. Its behavior is characterized by a sense of joy and whimsy, reflecting its nature as a performer.
In the Pokémon world, Mr. Mime is often depicted as having strong protective instincts, especially towards its trainer and their companions. It uses its psychic abilities to create invisible barriers, shielding others from harm. In the wild, Mr. Mime may exhibit territorial behavior, especially when protecting areas it considers its own. It uses its psychic abilities to ward off potential threats or intruders.
While Mr. Mime does have vocalizations, it often relies on miming actions to convey its thoughts and feelings. Trainers and other Pokémon can understand its gestures, making it an effective communicator through non-verbal means.
Mr. Mime is generally sociable and enjoys the company of other Pokémon and humans. It may engage in friendly interactions, especially during its performances, to build bonds and connections with those around it.
When trained by a skilled and patient trainer, Mr. Mime can showcase remarkable coordination and synchronization in its performances. It responds well to positive reinforcement and cooperation during battles or activities.
Galarian Mr. Mime possesses both Ice and Psychic types. Its behavior may reflect a combination of these elem ents. It could exhibit behaviors related to ice-themed activities and psychic abilities distinct from the standard Mr. Mime. Similar to the Kantonian form, Galarian Mr. Mime is likely to engage in mime-like performances to communicate and entertain. Its unique appearance may influence the style and theme of its performances. Galarian Mr. Mime’s Ice typing suggests an adaptation to colder climates. Its behavior might involve interactions with ice or snow. In battles, Galarian Mr. Mime might utilize a combination of Ice and Psychic-type moves, showcasing its unique abilities and tactics.
Understanding Mr. Mime’s behavior provides trainers and enthusiasts with insights into its playful and protective nature, making it a unique and beloved Pokémon in the Pokémon world.
Evolution
Mr. Mime evolves from Mime Jr. under certain conditions in Kanto region.
The pre-evolution of Mr. Mime is Mime Jr. Mime Jr. evolves into Mr. Mime when leveled up while knowing the move Mimic. The evolution process is triggered when Mime Jr. gains enough experience points to reach the required level and knows the move Mimic. In some Pokémon games, happiness is a factor in evolution. If Mime Jr. is leveled up and has a high level of happiness or friendship with its Trainer, it may evolve into Mr. Mime.
In the Galar region, Mr. Mime has a Galarian regional variant known as Galarian Mr. Mime. Galarian Mr. Mime has a unique regional variant with an Ice and Psychic typing. Its evolution into Mr. Rime reflects this regional distinction.
Galarian Mr. Mime evolves into Mr. Rime under certain conditions. Mr. Rime is the evolved form of Galarian Mr. Mime. To evolve Galarian Mr. Mime into Mr. Rime, has to gain certain level of experience. The exact level may vary through the Pokemon games, but it is usually level 42. Mr. Rime has a distinctive appearance, resembling a humanoid figure with an icy top hat and cane. Its Ice and Psychic typing influences its moveset and battle capabilities.
Overall, the evolution of Mr. Mime is a natural progression that reflects the Pokémon’s growth and adaptation to its environment. It’s a common pattern seen in many Pokémon species, contributing to the diversity and complexity of the Pokémon world.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
Mimey
In “It’s Mr. Mime Time” Ash and friends encountered a Mr. Mime, intended for Stella’s circus. Delia, Ash’s mother, took it in, thinking it was Ash in a costume. Affectionately nicknamed Mimey, it now resides at Cerise Laboratory in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, caring for Ash and his friend Goh.
Other appearences include episodes:
- “It’s Mr. Mime Time” (Stella’s Mr. Mime grew disobedient due to her strictness but regained loyalty when she protected it from Team Rocket.)
- “Stage Fight!” (Mr. Mime featured in a showboat stage show.)
- “The Psychic Sidekicks!” (Team Rocket stole Toku’s Mr. Mime during their scheme.)
- “Hail to the Chef” (Rhonda’s Mr. Mime, a sous-chef, faced challenges improving its cooking skills under Brock‘s guidance.)
- “Short and To the Punch!” (Clayton’s Mr. Mime battled Buizel winning initially but losing in a rematch to Buizel’s Ice Punch.)
Anime Minor Appearances
In ”Pikachu’s Vacation”, a Mr. Mime was present at the Pokémon Theme Park. Jessie envisioned a Mr. Mime in ”Three Jynx and a Baby!”. A Clown’s Mr. Mime, riding a bicycle, appeared in ”Historical Mystery Tour!”. Valerie owned a Mr. Mime in ”A Fashionable Battle!”. Three Trainers featured their Mr. Mime in ”The Power of Us”. Galarian Mr. Mime’s image appeared in JN119 during Chrysa and Mimey’s scientific presentation.
Manga Appearances
Pokémon Adventures
In ”Peace of Mime”, Sabrina controlled a Mr. Mime that generated a Light Screen over Saffron City. The same Mr. Mime reappeared at the Indigo Plateau, using miming powers to defeat Bugsy’s Heracross. Emerald acquired a Mr. Mime as a rental Pokémon in ”Lemme at ‘Em, Lapras!”, later joining his team. Crystal added a Mr. Mime, nicknamed Mymee, to her team before ”The Final Battle III” to imitate Sabrina’s tactics.
In ”Out-Odding Oddish”, a Mr. Mime participated in the Pokéathlon. Valerie owns a Mr. Mime that debuted in ”Quilladin Stands” and later played a role in preventing the activation of the ultimate weapon. A Kantonian and Galarian Mr. Mime appeared in a fantasy in ”Crunch!! Snowy Battle”. In ”Cracking!! Brilliant Tap-Dancing”, multiple Galarian Mr. Mime gathered to watch Melony’s Mr. Rime perform. A Dynamaxed Galarian Mr. Mime appeared in ”Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day”.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Route 2 (Trade) |
| Pokémon Yellow | Route 2 (Trade) |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Route 21, Celadon Game Corner |
| Pokémon Crystal | Route 21 |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen | Route 2 (Trade) |
| Pokémon Emerald | Trade |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Citadark Isle |
| Pokémon Diamond | Routes 218 and 222 |
| Pokémon Pearl | Evolve Mime Jr. |
| Pokémon Platinum | Route 218 |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Route 21, Celadon Game Corner, Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Black and Pokémon White | Trade |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Trade |
| Pokémon White 2 | Route 20 |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Reflection Cave |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Trade |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Hau'oli City, Poké Pelago |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Route 11 |
| Pokémon Sword | Trade (Kantonian Form), Route 10, Lake of Outrage, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Galarian Form) |
| Pokémon Shield | Trade (Kantonian Form), Route 10, Lake of Outrage, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Galarian Form) |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Route 218, 222, Dazzling Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Glacial Cavern |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Dazzling Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Glacial Cavern |
| Legends Arceus | Sandgem Flats |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Unobtainable |
Mr. Mime's origin name
English: The English name “Mr. Mime” is a combination of “Mister,” a courtesy title for adult males, and “Mime,” referring to the performing art of miming, where actions and expressions convey a story without speech.
Japanese: In Japanese, Mr. Mime is known as “Barrierd” (バリヤード), which is a combination of “Barrier” and possibly “Boulevard” (referring to street performance).
French: In French, Mr. Mime is named “M. Mime,” where “M.” is an abbreviation for “Monsieur,” meaning “Mister.”
German: The German name for Mr. Mime is “Pantimos,” a combination of “Pantomime” and the suffix “-os” for a male-like ending.
Spanish: In Spanish, Mr. Mime is called “Mr. Mime,” maintaining the English name with a slight adaptation for pronunciation.
Italian: The Italian name for Mr. Mime is “Mime,” consistent with the English name.
Korean: In Korean, Mr. Mime is known as “바리톤” (Bariton), which transliterates to “Baritone,” possibly referring to the vocal range or performance aspect.
Chinese (Simplified): The Simplified Chinese name for Mr. Mime is “魔墙人” (Móqiáng Rén), where “魔墙” (Móqiáng) means “Magic Wall” or “Barrier,” and “人” (Rén) means “human” or “person.”
Chinese (Traditional): In Traditional Chinese, Mr. Mime is “魔牆人” (Móqiáng Rén), similar to the Simplified Chinese version.
These names reflect the character’s dual nature of being a performer with mime abilities and having protective barrier powers in the Pokémon world.