Mienshao Best Moveset
125 Attack at 105 Speed on Fighting with AbilityRegenerator healing a third of HP every switch. Held ItemLife Orb with NatureJolly runs physical Fighting TermStab and MoveU-turn pivots. The moveset hits hard, pivots out, heals. The cycle makes Life Orb recoil nearly free because Regenerator recovers it. B-Tier as a fast offensive pivot.
Regenerator plus U-turn pivoting in Gen V (Black & White). 125 Attack and 105 Speed on a Fighting-type. Hit hard, pivot out, heal. Repeat.
Best Moves
Best Build
Mienshao best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- High Jump Kick
- Fake Out
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Same pivot formula in Gen VI (X & Y). Knock Off removed items on switch-in, and High Jump Kick gambled for massive damage. Two gens of consistency.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- High Jump Kick
- Knock Off
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). High Jump Kick's crash damage was punishing, and Fairy-types walled the Fighting STAB. Fell when the risk outweighed the reward.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- High Jump Kick
- Fake Out
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Rose between tiers in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Inner Focus blocked Intimidate's Attack drop. The pivot formula still worked when the format aligned.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- High Jump Kick
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Five gens of oscillation. Regenerator plus U-turn was always good, but 60 Defense meant one misprediction ended the game.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Mienshao Weakness
Mienshao is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. At base 105 Speed, Mienshao outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
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| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
What is Mienshao Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Mienshao
Ting-Lu's Earthquake hits Mienshao for 44-51%. Kyurem's Draco Meteor hits Mienshao for 79-93%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake44-51% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear11-14% Draco Meteor79-93% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off33-39% Stone Edge51-60% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Ursaluna builds →Facade49-58% Earthquake71-83% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Hydrapple builds →Giga Drain35-41% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Meowscarada builds →Knock Off26-31% U Turn28-34% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Incineroar builds →Knock Off20-24% Flare Blitz73-87% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMagician ItemAssault Vest NatureQuiet Moves View Hoopa-Unbound builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves View Samurott-Hisui builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Mienshao is what Mienfoo becomes. Breed it for Mienfoo eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolution from Mienfoo pushed Mienshao to 510 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mienshao to get Mienfoo eggs easily using 278 partners from the Field and Human-Like egg groups.
Shiny Mienshao
Blue and teal accents replace the purple, giving Mienshao a cooler, more composed look. It suits the martial artist aesthetic well and stands out in battle.
Shiny Mienshao Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Mienshao
No wild encounters for Mienshao. The 2-stage line runs through Mienfoo, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve at level 50 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Mienshao in SV
The path to Mienshao starts with Mienfoo at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MienfooApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldChilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Mienshao ✓BREEDINGAvailableStart a picnic with two compatible Pokemon in your party, then check the picnic basket to receive a Mienfoo egg.
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 SwSh
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 MienfooChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%RainingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%RainingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%RainingChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Thunderstorm
- Step 2Mienshao ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mienfoo egg.
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 USUM
Step 2Mienshao ✓
Mienshao can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Mienfoo in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, then evolve it into Mienshao. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Mienshao in SM
Step 1Obtain MienfooCARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Vast Poni Canyon, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Dark grass · Dragonspiral Tower · Double grass. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Dark grass · Route 14. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 8. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Challenge Road · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Mienshao ✓
Base Stats
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.
Delivered at blinding speeds, kicks from this Pokémon can shatter massive boulders into tiny pieces.
Mienshao Event Distributions
Mienshao is available only through a single Mystery Gift event distribution.
Team Rainbow Rocket Lysandre's MienshaoUltra SunUltra MoonNot shiny
Mienshao Guide
Mienshao plays as a sweeper. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move.
Mienshao pairs best with Excadrill. Excadrill has Decent synergy and covers what Mienshao can't handle on its own.
Mienshao's hidden ability is Reckless. It strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power. Situational compared to Inner Focus and Regenerator.
Jolly is the go-to nature for Mienshao. That's +Speed / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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