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Mime Jr. Weakness & Counters

Weak toPoison2×Ghost2×Steel2×
Mime Jr.

Type matchups

Damage Mime Jr. takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

¼×

Resists (¼×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Psychic/Fairy type, Mime Jr. has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Fairy typing.

Base stats

HP
20
Attack
25
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
70
Sp. Def
90
Speed
60
Total
310

Mime Jr. has a base stat total of 310, higher than 18% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (90). With Sp. Atk (70) well above Attack (25), it works best as a special attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 20 HP, 45 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.

Mime Jr. can have the abilities Soundproof, Filter and Technician.

How to beat Mime Jr.

Mime Jr. takes 2× damage from Poison, Ghost and Steel moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fairy moves. Solgaleo hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fairy moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fairy moves.

Evolution

Mime Jr. is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Mime Jr. → Mr. Mime) and evolves into Mr. Mime.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mime Jr. weak to?

As a Psychic/Fairy type, Mime Jr. takes super-effective damage from Poison, Ghost and Steel moves.

What is Mime Jr. resistant to?

Mime Jr. resists Psychic and Fighting (¼×) moves. It is immune to Dragon.

What are the best counters to Mime Jr.?

Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Solgaleo and Dusk Necrozma, which hit Mime Jr. with super-effective attacks.