If Mienshao goes down before it attacks, it contributed nothing. If it doesn't, something on the other side is going down. Regenerator recovers a third of its HP every time it switches out, which helps. Part of the Gen 5 roster.
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Mienshao's Attack does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
When 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.
Mienshao Weakness
AvgMienshao is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves. At base 105 Speed, Mienshao outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
Mienshao is what Mienfoo becomes. Breed it for Mienfoo eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Mienfoo pushed Mienshao to 510 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +40.
How to Evolve
Breed with Mienshao to get Mienfoo eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
Mienshao keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Life Orb gives it extra damage on every hit for a health trade, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Best Mienshao Moveset
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Triple Axel
Recommended Teammates
Most of Mienshao's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Focus Punch and High Jump Kick, but Normal and Bug and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Mienshao gets Feint and Focus Punch exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Focus Punch and High Jump Kick.
Egg moves make a real difference. Mienshao gets Ally Switch and Baton Pass exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Focus Punch and High Jump Kick.
Egg moves make a real difference. Mienshao gets Ally Switch and Baton Pass exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside High Jump Kick and Focus Blast.
Mienshao isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Mienfoo from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Mienfoo to Mienshao is covered in the steps below.
Can't catch Mienshao directly. Start with Mienfoo at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 50. The 2-stage line from Mienfoo to Mienshao is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Mienshao in Sword & Shield
Mienfoo is your first catch on the way to Mienshao. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-24 across 36 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MienfooEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteOvercastEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteNormal WeatherEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteSnowstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteSnowingEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteSandstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteRainingEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteHeavy FogEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteHeavy FogEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteSnowingEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteHeavy FogEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteSnowingEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteSnowingEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteSandstormEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteRainingEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteHeavy FogEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteOvercastEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteNormal WeatherEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteSnowstormEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteRainingEASYChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteOvercastEASYChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteSandstormEASYChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteRainingEASYChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteOvercastEASYChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteSandstorm
Step 2Mienshao ✓
Can't catch Mienshao directly. Start with Mienfoo at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 50. The 2-stage line from Mienfoo to Mienshao is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Mienshao in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch MienfooEASYVast Poni Canyon - OutsideUltra SunGrassLv.43-4620%LateEASYVast Poni Canyon - OutsideUltra MoonGrassLv.43-4620%Late
Step 2Mienshao ✓
Mienshao can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Mienfoo from Black, Black 2, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Mienshao looks average on paper at 510 BST. But Regenerator is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier sweeper on our tier list.
Mienfoo evolves into Mienshao at level 50. Mienshao is the fully evolved form. At 510 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Mienshao gets Regenerator, Inner Focus, and Reckless. But Regenerator is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 105 Speed, Regenerator gives Mienshao an edge before opponents can react.
Mienshao is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. But the speed tells the real story — base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Mienshao appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Since Black & White, Mienshao has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Mienshao has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A