Pokémon is one of the most successful franchises in history and one of the keys is the design of creatures. Each one is unique and unrepeatable, although Game Freak has recognized that the initial water-type Pokémon are increasingly difficult to design. And suddenly, from all this madness comes the strangest species of the Pokédex. In the seventh generation they introduced Mimikyu, a ghost / fairy Pokémon of which its real appearance is unknown. His name seems to refer to the English words «Mimic you» what literally means «Imitate you», but really little is known about sad origin of this Pokémon.
Mimikyu is always represented in a Pikachu suit, although fans imagine him in costumes of other Pokémon. Use this costume to repel the first attack in the fighting and then Mimikyu changes to his uncovered form with his head dropped to the side. What is behind this appearance? There are many theories about it and the key may be in the character they used as inspiration. According to Twitter user Dr. Lava, the origin of Mimikyu is based on a mythological creature called Bugul Noz. According to legend, this fairy spirit lives in the forests of French Brittany. He is a lonely and ugly being that everyone runs away from him, even other animals.
Mimikyu Origins:
Mimkyu is based on the Bugul Noz from French folklore. The last of his kind, the Bugul Noz is a gentle fairy spirit who's so ugly, that anyone who looks upon him will drop dead. Even forest creatures avoid him. As a result, he lives a sad and lonely existence. pic.twitter.com/Su60jv9t3t
– Dr. Lava's Lost Pokemon (@DrLavaYT) February 17, 2020
Despite its appearance and the fear it causes, popular stories speak more of a gentle creature who does not want to scare anyone with his presence. Therefore, It has a sad and lonely existence. And all this fits with the Pokémon, who wears a Pikachu costume to get closer to others and make friends since otherwise it would be impossible.
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