Mr. Mime

Mr. Mime
Starmie
122
Scyther
Ability	Soundproof Filter Technician (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak
Voice Actor (EN)	Kayzie Rogers (1997-2016) Michele Knotz (2016-present)
Voice Actor (JP)	Yuji Ueda

Mr. Mime<sup>(JPJapanese: バリヤード

Romaji: Barrierd)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Psychic/Fairy Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue.

In Galar, Mr. Mime has a dual-type Ice/Psychic regional form. It evolves into Mr. Rime starting at level 42. All Mime Jr. in Galar evolve into this form regardless of their origin.

Physiology and Behaviour

Mr. Mime is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon. Blue growths resembling clown hair extend from the sides of its pale pink head, and there is a magenta circle on each cheek. Its jaw is curved inward, resembling the mouth of a wooden dummy. It has a round, white body with a magenta spot in the middle, light pink arms and legs that connect to its body via magenta spheres, and small white coverings over its knees. Its white hands resemble gloves with magenta pads on the tips of its white fingers and its dark blue feet curl upward at the tips.

From birth, this Pokémon is an excellent pantomime. As it matures, it gains the ability to solidify air molecules by vibrating its fingertips. This ability allows it to create invisible objects with its gestures. It punishes those who interrupt its act or are not impressed by slapping them. Mr. Mime is usually very rare, but can be found in suburban areas. In the past, Substitute was its signature move.

Galarian Mr. Mime

Galarian Mr. Mime are mostly blue and white. It also has blue growths resembling clown hair on its pale head; however, these also extend and cover its cheeks, creating a mutton chop style sideburn effect resembling earmuffs. It has wider-shaped eyes and a small blue triangle for a nose. It has a suit-like body comprising a white top, blue shoulder spheres, blue bottom trousers, and a diamond-shaped crystal that resembles a tie. It has mitten-like hands and feet that are more defined, resembling blue shoes with light blue soles, presumably made out of ice.

Through its feet, it is able to control the temperature and create a floor of ice, which it can kick up to act as a barrier. It is widely known in the region for its talent in tap dancing (contrasting Kantonian Mr. Mime's talent in pantomiming) and is likely the result of Mr. Rime's influence over Mime Jr. imitating their dance steps.

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

In Pokémon Red and Blue and Pokémon Green, a single Mr. Mime can be obtained by trading an Abra to a trainer on Route 2. In Pokémon Yellow, a Clefairy must be traded away instead. In Gold and Silver and their remakes, they can be obtained at the Celadon Game Corner.

Other Pokémon games

Pokémon Ranger

Mr. Mime is one of the Pokémon that the player encounters. The main obstacle he poses is creating numerous transparent walls like a mime. This forces the player to draw around these walls and walls appearing on he line break it.

Others

Pokémon Stadium 2: Mr. Mime stars in its own minigame called "Barrier Ball." Poké Balls appear on the field and by using Mr. Mime's Barrier, send the Poké Balls to the other player's fields.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: During the post-game, after graduating, a few days later, Mr. Mime will appear in Treasure Town, saying that a famous Scizor has been trapped in a dungeon called Blizzard Island. After, Mr. Mime will remain in Treasure Town. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, it also appears before the post-game as a regular visitor of Spinda's Cafe.

In the anime

Mr. Mime as seen in the anime, nicknamed Mimey

Mimey is a Mr. Mime owned by Ash Ketchum's mom's Delia Ketchum. It resides in Ash's home in Pallet Town, helping her do household chores like cooking and cleaning. In It's Mr. Mime Time, Ash and his friends came across a Mr. Mime while looking to replace another one meant to perform in Stella's circus. It was later taken in by Ash's mother Delia after it arrived at her house and she mistook it for Ash in a costume. Since then, it has been affectionately nicknamed Mimey. In Pokémon Journeys: The Series, Mimey was left at Cerise Laboratory to look after Ash and his new friend Goh.

A Mr. Mime appeared in Detective Pikachu, where it was encountered by Detective Pikachu and Tim Goodman at Ryme Wharf while they were searching for the source of the R substance. Having previously been interrogated by Tim's father Harry and Detective Pikachu before, it tried to mime an escape but was unsuccessful. Tim and Pikachu then tried interrogating it, but it taunted them and used Barrier to shield itself from any other questioning. This prompted Tim to try and "get inside its head", and he mimed opening the door to Mr. Mime's "room", pouring gasoline on it, and threatening it by miming a lit match. Mr. Mime relented and revealed that it had gotten the R from the "roundhouse", an illegal fight club owned by Sebastian. In their excitement, Tim accidentally dropped the "match", much to Mr. Mime's horror.

Origin and inspiration

Mr. Mime seems to be based on a mime artist, specifically the pantomime of pretending to be trapped in invisible boxes. Its brightly colored body is also reminiscent of a clown and a court jester. The blue growths on its head resemble a fool's cap, and its curled feet resemble a jester's hook-toed shoes. Its curled feet are also reminiscent of modern depictions of elves. Elves are often portrayed as fairy-like beings and in some cases the terms are used interchangeably; this may explain why Mr. Mime was changed to be part-Fairy with the type's introduction in the Sixth Pokémon generation. Its jerky animations cause it to resemble a jointed puppet or doll. In Japanese folklore, inanimate objects that are possessed by spirits and come to life are known as tsukumogami.

Galarian Mr. Mime appears to be based on both tap dancers and ice skaters. The soles of its feet resemble tap shoes, the blue spots on the sides of its head resemble earmuffs, its fingers resemble mittens, and the ice on its chest resembles a necktie. Its round body is also reminiscent of a snowman.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	If interrupted while it is miming, it will slap around the offender with its broad hands.
Pokémon Yellow	Always practices its pantomime act. It makes enemies believe something exists that really doesn't.
Pokémon Stadium	It is an expert at miming and loves to perform. It is said to slap around anyone who disturbs it with its broad hands.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	A skilled mime from birth, it gains the ability to create invisible objects as it matures.
Pokémon Silver	Its fingertips emit a peculiar force field that hardens air to create an actual wall.
Pokémon Crystal	It uses the mysterious power it has in its fingers to solidify air into an invisible wall.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Mr. Mime is a master of pantomime. Its gestures and motions convince watchers that something unseeable actually exists. Once it is believed, it will exist as if it were a real thing.
Pokémon Sapphire	Mr. Mime is a master of pantomime. Its gestures and motions convince watchers that something unseeable actually exists. Once it is believed, it will exist as if it were a real thing.
Pokémon Emerald	A Mr. Mime is a master of pantomime. It can convince others that something unseeable actually exists. Once believed, the imaginary object does become real.
Pokémon FireRed	It is adept at conning people. It is said to be able to create walls out of thin air by miming.
Pokémon LeafGreen	If interrupted while it is miming, it will suddenly DoubleSlap the offender with its broad hands.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It is a pantomime expert that can create invisible but solid walls using miming gestures.
Pokémon Pearl	Emanations from its fingertips solidify the air into invisible walls that repel even harsh attacks.
Pokémon Platinum	It shapes an invisible wall in midair by minutely vibrating its fingertips to stop molecules in the air.
Pokémon HeartGold	A skilled mime from birth, it gains the ability to create invisible objects as it matures.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Its fingertips emit a peculiar force field that hardens air to create an actual wall.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It shapes an invisible wall in midair by minutely vibrating its fingertips to stop molecules in the air.
Pokémon White	It shapes an invisible wall in midair by minutely vibrating its fingertips to stop molecules in the air.
Pokémon Black 2	It shapes an invisible wall in midair by minutely vibrating its fingertips to stop molecules in the air.
Pokémon White 2	It shapes an invisible wall in midair by minutely vibrating its fingertips to stop molecules in the air.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Emanations from its fingertips solidify the air into invisible walls that repel even harsh attacks.
Pokémon Y	It is adept at conning people. It is said to be able to create walls out of thin air by miming.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Mr. Mime is a master of pantomime. Its gestures and motions convince watchers that something unseeable actually exists. Once the watchers are convinced, the unseeable thing exists as if it were real.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Mr. Mime is a master of pantomime. Its gestures and motions convince watchers that something unseeable actually exists. Once the watchers are convinced, the unseeable thing exists as if it were real.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Its pantomime skills are wonderful. You may become enraptured while watching it, but next thing you know, Mr. Mime has made a real wall.
Pokémon Ultra Moon	It creates invisible walls with its pantomiming. If you don't act impressed, it will attack you with a double slap!
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Always practicing its pantomime act. It makes enemies believe something exists that really doesn't.
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Always practicing its pantomime act. It makes enemies believe something exists that really doesn't.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	The broadness of its hands may be no coincidence—many scientists believe its palms became enlarged specifically for pantomiming. Its talent is tap-dancing. It can also manipulate temperatures to create a floor of ice, which this Pokémon can kick up to use as a barrier. (Galar)
Pokémon Shield	It's known for its top-notch pantomime skills. It protects itself from all sorts of attacks by emitting auras from its fingers to create walls. It can radiate chilliness from the bottoms of its feet. It'll spend the whole day tap-dancing on a frozen floor. (Galar)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It is a pantomime expert that can create invisible but solid walls using miming gestures.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Emanations from its fingertips solidify the air into invisible walls that repel even harsh attacks.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	The behavior of this clown-like Pokémon reminds one of pantomime. It creates invisible walls using a force emitted from its fingertips.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Trade Abra on Route 2
Pokémon Yellow	Trade Clefairy on Route 2
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Route 21, Celadon Game Corner
Pokémon Silver	Route 21, Celadon Game Corner
Pokémon Crystal	Route 21 Morn/Day
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Trade Abra on Route 2
Pokémon LeafGreen	Trade Abra on Route 2
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Routes 218 and 222
Pokémon Pearl	Evolve Mime Jr.
Pokémon Platinum	Route 218
Pokémon HeartGold	Route 21, Celadon Game Corner Safari ZoneMorn/Day
Pokémon SoulSilver	Route 21, Celadon Game Corner Safari ZoneMorn/Day
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Trade
Pokémon White 2	Route 20 (Swarm)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Reflection Cave
Pokémon Y	Reflection Cave
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Hau'oli City (SOS Battle) Poké Pelago
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Hau'oli City (SOS Battle) Poké Pelago
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Route 11
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Route 11
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Trade Obstagoon in Spikemuth (Kantonian Form) Route 10, Lake of Outrage (Galarian Form) Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle) (Galarian Form) Trade Galarian Mr. Mime with Regina on Isle of Armor (Kantonian Form) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Kantonian/Galarian Forms)
Pokémon Shield	Trade Obstagoon in Spikemuth (Kantonian Form) Route 10, Lake of Outrage (Galarian Form) Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle) (Galarian Form) Trade Galarian Mr. Mime with Regina on Isle of Armor (Kantonian Form) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Kantonian/Galarian Forms)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Routes 218 and 222 (Kantonian Form) Grand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Stargleam Cavern Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the Icicle Badge) (Kantonian Form)
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Grand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Stargleam Cavern Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the Icicle Badge)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Obsidian Fieldlands: Sandgem Flats, massive mass outbreaks (Kantonian Form) Cobalt Coastlands: Space-time distortions (Kantonian Form) Coronet Highlands: massive mass outbreaks (Kantonian Form)

Evolution

Mime Jr.	Level up knowing Mimic.	Mr. Mime

Mr. Mime	Level up knowing Mimic in Galar	Galarian Mr. Mime	Reach Level 42	Mr. Rime

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	40
Attack	45
Defense	65
Sp. Attack	100
Sp. Defense	120
Speed	90
Total	460

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Red Green	Red Blue	Yellow
Gold	Silver	Crystal
Ruby Sapphire	Emerald	Fire Leaf
Diamond Pearl	Platinum	Heart Soul
Black White	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2122.png File:PKMNBW2122-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY122-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE122-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS122-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP122.png File:PKMNBDSP122-S.png
Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA122.png File:PKMNPLA122-S.png

Renders
Sword Shield File:PKMNSS122-G-S.png

Reception

Since appearing in the Pokémon franchise, Mr. Mime has received a generally mixed reception, with critics, including from 1Up.com and Retronauts, disliking its mime aesthetic. The staff of GamesRadar complained about its design, noting that while "mimes/clowns aren't the easiest material to work with in the first place," they further felt it was "creepy" due to its gangly arms and humanoid appearance compared to other Pokémon Fellow contributor Carolyn Gudmundson further elaborated on the sentiment, noting that the humanoid designs were some of the most overused amongst Pokémon in the franchise, and Mr. Mime was both one of the most infamous and "horrific monstrosities" in this regard, further stating mimes "do not make good Pokémon."

Despite this negative reception, Mr. Mime has been identified as being among the more popular Pokémon. In the book Gaming Cultures and Place in Asia-Pacific, David Surman defended Mr. Mime's design, suggesting that Sugimori developed it—along with Jynx—to draw upon the humor of heta-uma (a term meaning bad/nice). The book notes that the designs "oscillate between the poles of good and bad," and as a result offer diversity within the game and invite scrutiny from players. Its appearance in the Detective Pikachu film received generally positive reception. Patricia Hernandez of Polygon stated that Mr. Mime "steals the show" in the film, while Austen Goslin of Polygon found Mr. Mime's appearance to be terrifying in nature.

Trivia

• Mr. Mime is one of the seventeen Pokémon with non-alphabetic letter in its name with the others being Porygon2, Porygon-Z, Ho-Oh, Nidoran♂, Nidoran♀, Farfetch'd, Mime Jr..
• Mr. Mime used to only have four fingers until Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on where it had five.
• Mr. Mime and Lycanroc are the only two Pokémon known to have six possible Abilities between their forms, the most of any Pokémon.
• While it is unknown how exactly Mr. Mime came into the ownership of Delia Ketchum, some Japanese supplementary material list it among the Pokémon Ash has caught. Whether this means that Mr. Mime is a Pokémon Ash Ketchum caught and gave to his mother, or a Pokémon belonging to him that he keeps at home is unknown.
  • During Pokémon Sunday on June 27, 2010, Ryumi Akiyama, Hiroyuki Baba, and Hiroshi Yamamoto chose Mimey in their ideal team for Ash.
  • This Pokémon the Series: Black and White-era website released during the Rival Destinies season lists Mimey as one of Ash's Pokémon from the original series along with the Raticate from Battle Aboard the St. Anne.
  • Heisei History of Pocket Monsters: From Tuesday to Thursday, and Then Sunday (a recap special of Ash's adventures that aired during Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon) lists Mimey alongside other Pokémon Ash had temporarily, such as the aforementioned Raticate, the Beedrill from The Bug Stops Here, and the Seaking from Hook, Line, and Stinker.
  • Tweets from January 5, 2020 and October 13, 2022 by the official Japanese anime Twitter account refers to Mimey as one of Ash's Pokémon.

External links

• Mr. Mime at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia