Mienshao.
BST 510 · fighting
Mienshao is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy and resists Bug, Rock, Dark.
Mienshao base stats
BST 510 · ranges at level 100Mienshao weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeMienshao abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenMienshao evolution line
2 stages
Best Mienshao moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerMienshao moves
gen 9 · 74 moves · 16 level-up · 48 TM/HM · 2 egg · 8 tutorMienshao Pokédex entries
4 generations · newest firstWhen Mienshao comes across a truly challenging opponent, it will lighten itself by biting off the fur on its arms.
Delivered at blinding speeds, kicks from this Pokémon can shatter massive boulders into tiny pieces.
It overwhelms its opponents with continuous attacks and then slowly stores up power before delivering the finishing blow.
When Mienshao lets out a bizarre wail, you’re in danger. A flurry of kicks and chops too fast to see is about to be unleashed!
It wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot even be seen.
Using the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop.
It wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot even be seen.
They use the long fur on their arms as a whip to strike their opponents.
Using the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop.
Mienshao species data
gen V species · breeding and trainingAbout Mienshao
Mienshao is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). When Mienshao comes across a truly challenging opponent, it will lighten itself by biting off the fur on its arms. Mienshao stands 1.4 m (4'07") tall and weighs 35.5 kg (78.3 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Mienshao base stats
Mienshao has a base stat total of 510, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Attack at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Defense at 60 (average). Mienshao excels as a physical attacker. Mienshao is fast with a base Speed of 105.
Mienshao weaknesses and resistances
As a Fighting-type, Mienshao is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves, resists Bug, Rock, Dark-type attacks. This gives Mienshao 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Mienshao abilities
Mienshao's abilities include Inner Focus, Regenerator, Reckless. Inner Focus prevents flinching.. Regenerator heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out. Its Hidden Ability is Reckless, which strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
Mienshao moves and learnset
Mienshao can learn 74 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 48 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Focus Punch (Fighting, 150 power), High Jump Kick (Fighting, 130 power), Close Combat (Fighting, 120 power), Focus Blast (Fighting, 120 power). For coverage, Mienshao can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Mienshao
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Mienshao can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Mienshao yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Mienshao belongs to the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Mienshao is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Mienfoo → Mienshao).
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Mienshao. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Mienshao, or use the team builder to see how Mienshao fits into your squad.
