Mimikyu

Mimikyu

Selected Masterpiece • 80/196
Artist Ligton
Market Price $0.3
Lost Origin Sword & Shield 2022
The Illustrator

Ligton

Ligton has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2022 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases. The work leans digital and illustrative, with playful, energetic moods, balanced yet dynamic framing, and vibrant, contrasting color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Mimikyu standing in a quiet, slightly overgrown alley, its Pikachu disguise worn with a sense of awkward charm. A discarded can lies nearby, hinting at the everyday world it inhabits, while Mimikyu's wide eyes convey a mix of curiosity and shyness. The sunlight filters through the trees, casting a warm glow that contrasts with the Pokémon's eerie appearance. This moment captures the essence of Mimikyu's struggle to connect while remaining hidden in plain sight.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 20, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Psychic
Artist Ligton
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
09/09/2022

Perplex

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.

Worst Gift

10×

This attack does 10 damage for each damage counter on all of your opponent's Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost