Mirror Move (Pokémon Move)

Mirror Move Effect

Effect

The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.

In-Depth Effect

Uses the last move targeted at the user by a Pokémon still on the field. A move counts as targeting the user even if it hit multiple Pokémon, as long as the user was one of them; however, moves targeting the field itself do not count. If the user has not been targeted by an appropriate move since entering the field, or if no Pokémon that targeted the user remains on the field, this move will fail. Moves that failed, missed, had no effect, or were blocked are still copied. Assist moves, time-delayed moves, “meta” moves that operate on other moves/Pokémon/abilities, and some other special moves cannot be copied and are ignored; if the last move to hit the user was such a move, the previous move will be used instead. The full list of ignored moves is: acid armor, acupressure, after you, agility, ally switch, amnesia, aqua ring, aromatherapy, aromatic mist, assist, autotomize, barrier, baton pass, belch, belly drum, bide, bulk up, calm mind, camouflage, celebrate, charge, coil, conversion, conversion 2, copycat, cosmic power, cotton guard, counter, crafty shield, curse, defend order, defense curl, destiny bond, detect, doom desire, double team, dragon dance, electric terrain, endure, final gambit, flower shield, focus energy, focus punch, follow me, future sight, geomancy, grassy terrain, gravity, growth, grudge, guard split, hail, happy hour, harden, haze, heal bell, heal order, heal pulse, healing wish, helping hand, hold hands, hone claws, howl, imprison, ingrain, ion deluge, iron defense, kings shield, light screen, lucky chant, lunar dance, magic coat, magnet rise, magnetic flux, mat block, me first, meditate, metronome, milk drink, mimic, minimize, mirror coat, mirror move, mist, misty terrain, moonlight, morning sun, mud sport, nasty plot, nature power, perish song, power split, power trick, protect, psych up, quick guard, quiver dance, rage powder, rain dance, recover, recycle, reflect, reflect type, refresh, rest, rock polish, role play, roost, rototiller, safeguard, sandstorm, shadow blast, shadow bolt, shadow half, shadow rush, shadow shed, shadow sky, shadow storm, shadow wave, sharpen, shell smash, shift gear, sketch, slack off, sleep talk, snatch, soft boiled, spikes, spiky shield, spit up, splash, stealth rock, sticky web, stockpile, struggle, substitute, sunny day, swallow, swords dance, synthesis, tail glow, tailwind, teleport, toxic spikes, transform, water sport, wide guard, wish, withdraw and work up. This move cannot be selected by assist, metronome, or sleep talk, nor forced by encore.

Mirror Move Move Data

Type	Flying
Category	Status
Introduced in	Generation 1
Power Points (PP)	20
Base Power
Accuracy
Speed Priority	0
Target	Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Ruby Sapphire	Counters the foe’s attack with the same move.
Emerald	Counters the foe’s attack with the same move.
FireRed LeafGreen	The user counters the move last used by the foe with the same move.
Diamond Pearl	The user counters the foe by mimicking the move last used by the foe.
Platinum	The user counters the foe by mimicking the move last used by the foe.
HeartGold SoulSilver	The user counters the foe by mimicking the move last used by the foe.
Black White	The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.
Black 2 White 2	The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.
X Y	The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.
Sun Moon	The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.
Sword Shield	This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Pokémon that Learn Mirror Move by Leveling Up

No.	Name	Type	Egg Group	Level
#21	Pidgey	Normal Flying	Flying	9
#22	Pidgeotto	Normal Flying	Flying	11
#23	Pidgeot	Normal Flying	Flying	11
#30	Spearow	Normal Flying	Flying	19
#31	Fearow	Normal Flying	Flying	19
#135	Farfetchd	Normal Flying	FlyingField	1
#138	Dodrio	Normal Flying	Flying	1
#351	Torchic	Fire	Field	41
#352	Combusken	Fire Fighting	Field	47
#353	Blaziken	Fire Fighting	Field	49
#445	Swablu	Normal Flying	FlyingDragon	30
#566	Chatot	Normal Flying	Flying	9
#682	Sigilyph	Psychic Flying	Flying	34
#752	Vullaby	Dark Flying	Flying	64
#753	Mandibuzz	Dark Flying	Flying	70
#889	Oricorio Baile	Fire Flying	Flying	43
#962	Tapu Koko	Electric Fairy	No Eggs Discovered	38
#24	Pidgeot Mega	Normal Flying	Flying	11
#890	Oricorio Pom Pom	Electric Flying	Flying	43
#891	Oricorio Pau	Psychic Flying	Flying	43
#892	Oricorio Sensu	Ghost Flying	Flying	43

Pokémon that Learn Mirror Move by Breeding

No.	Name	Type	Egg Group
#135	Farfetchd	Normal Flying	FlyingField
#137	Doduo	Normal Flying	Flying
#260	Hoothoot	Normal Flying	Flying
#268	Togepi	Fairy	No Eggs Discovered
#293	Murkrow	Dark Flying	Flying
#376	Taillow	Normal Flying	Flying
#527	Starly	Normal Flying	Flying
#702	Ducklett	Water Flying	Water 1Flying
#877	Pikipek	Normal Flying	Flying

Available

Red Blue	No
Yellow	No
Ruby Sapphire	Yes
Emerald	Yes
FireRed LeafGreen	Yes
Diamond Pearl	Yes
Platinum	Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver	Yes
Black White	Yes
Black 2 White 2	Yes
X Y	Yes
Sun Moon	Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Yes
Sword Shield	Yes