Use Swords Dance, Shadow Claw, Play Rough, and Shadow Sneak for the Mimikyu setup described here. Look for a turn to boost Attack while Disguise is intact, but don’t treat that ability as a guarantee that Mimikyu can set up safely or sweep.
Moveset
- Swords Dance: Boosts Attack and gives Mimikyu its setup option.
- Shadow Claw: A Ghost-type attack for consistent damage.
- Play Rough: A Fairy-type attack that adds a second attacking type.
- Shadow Sneak: A priority attack that can target weakened opponents.
The two attacking moves provide different types of coverage, while Shadow Sneak offers a way to finish off a weakened target. The supplied material does not establish damage thresholds or matchup-specific results, so treat this as a general moveset rather than a guaranteed answer to particular opponents.
When to set up
Disguise can give Mimikyu an opening to use Swords Dance, but the opportunity depends on the situation. Multi-hit moves can break the disguise and hit again, and chip damage can leave Mimikyu exposed. Check for those risks before committing to a setup turn.
The source topic mentions Trick Room, but the supplied material does not provide a specific Trick Room moveset or enough details to recommend Mimikyu as a setter. Start with the four listed moves; consider a Trick Room role only if your team and battle plan support it.
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