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Mimikyu Joins Pokémon Go for April Fools' Day 2026

4/2/2026

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Mimikyu is introduced in Pokémon Go for the April Fools' Day 2026 celebration.
The Ghost- and Fairy-type Pokémon will spawn in the wild from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time on April 1, 2026.
Spawns increase between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. during Pikachu's Spotlight Hour.
Players can obtain an encounter with Mimikyu by reaching Rank 30 on the A Shockingly Good Time Go Pass by April 6.
Mimikyu has two forms, Disguised and Busted, with Busted activated after receiving a Charged Attack, which lowers its Defense but protects it from initial damage.

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Story summary

Mimikyu is introduced in Pokémon Go for the April Fools' Day 2026 celebration.
The Ghost- and Fairy-type Pokémon will spawn in the wild from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time on April 1, 2026.
Spawns increase between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. during Pikachu's Spotlight Hour.
Players can obtain an encounter with Mimikyu by reaching Rank 30 on the A Shockingly Good Time Go Pass by April 6.
Mimikyu has two forms, Disguised and Busted, with Busted activated after receiving a Charged Attack, which lowers its Defense but protects it from initial damage.