Mimikyu 81 / 189 Pokemon Card from Darkness Ablaze Set

Mimikyu — Darkness Ablaze 81/189 Pokémon TCG card

Mimikyu is a Basic Pokémon card from the Darkness Ablaze set in the Sword & Shield series. It is a Psychic type with 70 HP, illustrated by artist Ryota…

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About the Mimikyu Pokémon Card

Mimikyu is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Darkness Ablaze set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 81/189 and is classified as Rare. The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.

The card includes the flavor text: “It wears a rag fashioned into a Pikachu costume in an effort to look less scary. Unfortunately, the costume only makes it creepier.”.

Mimikyu Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Mimikyu

Card number: 81/189

Set: Darkness Ablaze

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Psychic

HP: 70

Artist: Ryota Murayama

Release date: August 14, 2020

National Pokédex number: 778

Why Collect the Mimikyu Pokémon Card?

Mimikyu is a solid addition to the Darkness Ablaze set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

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 Ryota Murayama.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Mimikyu Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Mimikyu is about

.24. Recent listings range from roughly $0.31 (low) to
9.98 (high), with a mid-point near
.17. 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 Darkness Ablaze set has a median card value near $0.38 and an average near

.54, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -68% over the last 7 days and -69% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Darkness Ablaze 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 431 copies of this card, of which 60 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 13.9%. 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 cards like Mimikyu are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 431 copies to date.

Other Printings of Mimikyu

Mimikyu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Cosmic Eclipse 245 (around $74.43), SM Black Star Promos SM163 (around $56.59) and Paldean Fates 160 (around $54.24).

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 card from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Darkness Ablaze set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.24; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Mimikyu card from?

Mimikyu is from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 81/189 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Mimikyu card?

Mimikyu is classified as Rare.

How much is the Mimikyu 81/189 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.24, within a recent range of roughly $0.31 to
9.98. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Mimikyu card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 431 copies so far, with about 13.9% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Mimikyu?

PSA has graded 431 copies, of which 60 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 13.9%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Mimikyu card?

Rare cards like Mimikyu are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the Darkness Ablaze set released?

The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.

Are there other printings of Mimikyu?

Yes. Mimikyu appears on 19 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.