Pokemon Theory imagines a clever origin for Mimikyu

a clever Pokemon A fan has developed an interesting theory linking Mimikyu to Cliffery. General 7 Pokemon is already one of the most popular creatures in the franchise, mainly due to its heartbreaking backstory and shy nature. Mimikyu's appearance is designed to resemble a creature similar to Pikachu, but this theory suggests that Clefairy may have a greater relationship with Mon.

In the lore of Pokemon franchise, Mimikyu is a lonely ghost/fairy-type creature who uses Pikachu's popularity to disguise himself as an ill-fitting Pikachu to make friends to attract them. However, it is said that anyone who looks under the costume and sees Mimikyu's true form will unleash a terrible curse upon themselves. There are still times when parts of Mimikyu's true form can be seen, such as the occasional shadowy claws that will emerge from under the disguise when the critter uses certain attacks.

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shared a principle Pokemon A subreddit by user CnidariaCoral suggests that Mimikyu's true form is a Clefairy, or rather, a Clefairy Poke Doll. Originally, Clefairy was going to be the mascot Pokemon Franchise before Pikachu, with Red also having Clefary as a starter in the original Pokemon Manga. However, Cleifery was replaced as Ash Ketchum's partner Pokémon at the last second due to the belief that Pikachu would have wider appeal. Pokemon Instead of Clefairy.

User CnidariaCoral advances the theory that Mimikyu's jealousy and desire to look like Pikachu was born out of the fact that Clefairy was replaced by Pikachu. Pokemonmascot of The Poke Doll item is often depicted as a Clefairy doll in the games, implying that Clefairy was going to be the original mascot. According to this theory, a Clefary doll became so jealous that Pikachu dolls weren't selling, that it got sentient and disguised itself as Pikachu to appeal to fans of the yellow mouse Pokémon.

CnidariaCoral supports this theory with evidence that both Clefairy and Mimikyu are Fairy-types, with Mimikyu also having the Exclusive Let's Snuggle Forever Z-Move in. Pokemon Sun and Moon. Since snuggling is something that Poke Dolls will be used for, it's easy to see how there could be a connection. the first time Sun and Moon Players meet Mimikyu Acerola is in an abandoned Thrifty Megamart on Ula'Ula Island for the Ghost-Type test, Mimikyu is the ghost of a forgotten plushie that was once for sale.

Additionally, Clefairy and Clefable have another fan theory that links them to Ghost Type, with some fans believing that Gengar is Clefable's shadow, providing a ghostly counterpart to Fairy-Type Pokemon. As several commenters on user CnidariaCoral's post pointed out, this theory, while interesting, is unlikely to become canon since Mimikyu already has a well-documented lore behind it. If this is just a fan theory, it offers some surprisingly compelling evidence that should prompt fans to think more about the relationship between Mimikyu and Clefairy, who are already two of the franchise's most mysterious creatures.

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November 18, 2016

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