Mimikyu 245 / 236 Pokemon Card from Cosmic Eclipse Set

About the Mimikyu Pokémon Card

Mimikyu is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Cosmic Eclipse set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 245/236 and is classified as Rare Secret. The Cosmic Eclipse set was released on November 1, 2019.

The card includes the flavor text: “Although it's a quiet, lonely Pokémon, if you try to look at what's under its rag, it will become agitated and resist violently.”.

Mimikyu Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Mimikyu

Card number: 245/236

Set: Cosmic Eclipse

Series: Sun & Moon

Rarity: Rare Secret

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Psychic

HP: 70

Artist: You Iribi

Release date: November 1, 2019

National Pokédex number: 778

Why Collect the Mimikyu Pokémon Card?

Mimikyu sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Cosmic Eclipse set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Mimikyu Pokémon Card

Mimikyu was illustrated by You Iribi.

For Rare Secret cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Mimikyu Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Mimikyu is about $74.43. Recent listings range from roughly $46.39 (low) to $381 (high), with a mid-point near $79.07. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Cosmic Eclipse set has a median card value near

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Cosmic Eclipse set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Mimikyu Pokémon Card

Whether Mimikyu is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 4,108 copies of this card, of which 1,057 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 25.7%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Mimikyu Pokémon Card?

Rare Secret cards such as Mimikyu are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (245/236) sits above the set's printed total of 236, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4,108 copies to date.

Other Printings of Mimikyu

Mimikyu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include SM Black Star Promos SM163 (around $56.59), Paldean Fates 160 (around $54.24) and SM Black Star Promos SM99 (around $36.40).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Mimikyu Pokémon Card

The Mimikyu pokémon card is a Rare Secret card from the Cosmic Eclipse set (Sun & Moon series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $74.43; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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