Pokedex Number - 122#
Type - Psychic / Fairy
Base Stats - 40 HP / 45 Atk / 65 Def / 100 SpAtk / 120 SpD / 90 Spe
Ability 1 - Soundproof [Immune to all sound related moves]
Ability 2 - Filter [Reduces super effective damage by ¼]
Ability (ME) - Technician [Increases the base power of all moves which have a base power of 60 or less by 1.5×]
Notable Moves:
Baton Pass
Encore
Double Screens
Substitute
Calm Mind
Taunt
Safeguard
Psychic
Shadow Ball
Dazzling Gleam
Nasty Plot
Barrier
Iron Defense
Hidden Power (If Technician is being used)
Tier: UU to OU, if possible;
Overview:
At first, during B/W, Mr. Mime had a great niche in both NU, and even OU, for being the only Pokemon with access to both Soundproof and Baton Pass, and therefore the only good answer to Perish Song that Baton Pass teams have. Celebi and Politoed, you deserved it. Not only that, but it was also immune to Bug Buzz, abling it to get a free turn from even the mighty Volcarona if it was to switch in at the right moment.
However, due to Prankster + Taunt users (Including the obvious, yet, obligatory Sableye) having a leg up on Mr,
Then, Gen VI happened.
Firstly, the Fairy Type: not only did it made it's already awesome 120 SpD even more usable, but gave it a free immunity to Dragon Types, making Dragonite, Salamence, and Hydreigon's Dragon type STABs useless against it, and patting it's poor 65 Def in the process. Secondly, Sound based moves have been buffed significantly; they can now pass through Substitutes, making Baton Passes even harder to perform than before, making Gen IV/V Perish Song look like a walk through the park. Thankfully, that also means Soundproof got buffed as well; now, it means that Mr/Mr's Mime is the only Baton Passer with a Sub that cannot be broken by sound moves.
It's pitiful HP and physical defenses, on the other hand, still exist, and still further burden on the edge of Mr/Mr's Mimes sanity, as it now has to face such contenders as Scizor, Heatran, and Aegislash, plus, while it has a type advantage over Big-T now, it still has to fight it's brothers hand to hand, and (try) to (desperately) rip it's Assault Vest in half. It's also only stuck with Dazzling Gleam as a rather effective Fairy Type attack, and not Moonblast, which is unfortunate, as it's still rather outclassed by Alakazam (especially with it's new Mega form), and now, Sylveon, and
But hey, it might not have Magic Guard, nor Bounce, but like they all say: Baton Passing will either make, or break a game. Hard, at that.
Mr. Mime (Baton Pass Soundproof)
Mr. Mime @ Leftovers
Ability: Soundproof
IVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Nature: Calm
- Baton Pass
- Calm Mind / Nasty Plot
- Substitute
- Encore / Dazzling Gleam / Taunt
Viability: Most likely, since it still has carried over a bunch of niches previous Gen, and with the new and improved Soundproof, it's a B+ Baton Passer.
This set is mostly designed for use on full Baton Pass teams, while also acting like the Ol' Special Wall and SpA booster that Mr/Mr's Mime was back last gen. With new Typing in Psychic/Fairy, Mr. Mime doesn't have to worry (for atleast, most of the time) against Dragon types anymore. Remember to keep your Substitute on at all times, if you happen to have the HP for it; it will not only protect you against Sound moves now, but it still can block the average status moves, debuffs, and hits from ruining Mr/Mr's Mime's boosting streak.
Calm Mind can boost Mr/Mr's Mime's special bulkiness, while also giving the opportunity to Baton Pass chain it to other capable Pokemon (I.E: Scolipede, Espeon, etc), or giving it to a single special oriented sweeper so it can finish the job. Nasty Plot adds a bit of risk, but the payoff can be tremendous, if done correctly. Encore and Substitute are like the toast and butter of all Baton Passing movesets, but Dazzling Gleam, while filler, has more potential in giving Mr. Mime more self defense against anything that is trying to harass it. Taunt can shut down other Baton Passers, and boosting Sweepers, while also keeping it's own Baton Pass in check.
Mr. Mime (Dual Screens + Baton Pass)
Mr. Mime @ Light Clay
Ability: Soundproof
IVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Nature: Calm / Bold
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Calm Mind / Barrier or Iron Defense / Psyshock
- Baton Pass
Viability: Combined with a Calm Mind boost, and Dual Screens, Mr/Mr's Mime can stack bulkiness for the entire team. It can boost it's miserable defense into something more acceptable, while also Skyrocketing it's SpD even more at the same time.
Calm Mind is much appreciated, as it makes Mr/Mr's Mime tank most hits from Sp. Attackers, while also giving Mr/Mr's Mime's team more advantage. Barrier, on the other hand, can be used as an defensive alternative, while giving a strong, bulky sweeper on you're team the upper edge. Psyshock is for only fighting back, however, so if you feel like it, you can always trade either filler. Finally, Baton Pass, it's secured niche, can be also used to escape from being trapped, and it's more useful with any of the boosting moves above.
Mr. Mime (Technician Sp Attacker...?)
Mr. Mime @ Focus Sash
Ability: Technician
IVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Nature: Timid / Modest
- Psyshock / Psychic
- Psyshock / Icy Wind
- Focus Blast / Dazzling Gleam / Shadow Ball
- HP Fire / Baton Pass
Viability: Despite being outclassed by Sylveon, Clefairy, and Megazam
Yes, while Mr/Mr's Mime's Movepool is almost devoid of Special moves below 70 BP, and while Technician is rather lackluster this Gen itself, Hidden Power and Icy Wind is all it needs for strong attacks. Icy Wind, while rather lackluster at first, Technician can boost it to a more acceptable attack, comparable to Ice Beam w/ Speed debuff. Focus Blast, Dazzling Gleam, and Shadow Ball are all nice coverage moves, while HP Fire can make Scizor's day hell if it doesn't realize it's opponent is also carrying Focus Sash. Baton Pass, on the other hand, can be used as a last resort, and switch out with another Pokemon, keeping your team's momentum up.
Mr. Mime (Choice Scarf)
Mr. Mime @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Technician
IVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Nature: Timid / Modest
- Trick
- Psyshock / Psychic
- Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam
- Icy Wind / HP Fire
...If the above set was useless, then compare it to this. Mr/Mr's Mime also has a niche offensively as another Choice Scarfer w/ Trick, allowing it to Trick swap with opponents that happen to jump it at the last second. Self Explanatory, at the moment.
Conclusion:
While the Fairy Typing has given it more of a liability, it, for the most part, has finally let Mr/Mr's Mime to not get stomped on from Dark and Bug Types, along with a Sub that cannot be passed through with Sound moves. Mr. Mime is probably the 3rd best Baton Passer currently in the meta game because of this, with the Fairy Typing in hand, and an (almost) unbreakable Substitute on the other, you hope to Arceus that it sticks to that title.
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