The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Speed carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Martial Arts Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 1 Attack EV per KO.
In one minute, a well-trained Mienfoo can chop with its arms more than 100 times.
Though small, Mienfoo’s temperament is fierce. Any creature that approaches Mienfoo carelessly will be greeted with a flurry of graceful attacks.
Mienfoo's Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Standard number of weaknesses for the Fighting typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
Chinchou's Hydro Pump hits Mienfoo for 44-52%. Munchlax's Body Slam hits Mienfoo for 42-50%. Snover deals 58-68% with Leaf Storm.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Chinchou builds →Ice Beam24-29% Volt Switch29-34% Thunderbolt36-43% Hydro Pump44-52% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Munchlax builds →Body Slam42-50% Earthquake33-39% | ||
 Snover GrassIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemIcyrock NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Snover builds →Blizzard49-58% Giga Drain33-39% Ice Shard13-16% Leaf Storm58-68% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Scarf NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon54-64% Volt Switch47-56% Thunderbolt61-72% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Chespin builds →Giga Drain19-23% | ||
One evolution ahead. Mienfoo grows into Mienshao through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Mienfoo. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Mienfoo easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
The 50% bulk from Eviolite is no joke. Mienfoo takes hits that fully evolved Pokemon can't, especially with spread EVs pushing the fast physical side. Knock Off gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Mienfoo best EVs are Speed and Defense
Utility Moveset
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- High Jump Kick
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- High Jump Kick
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- High Jump Kick
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Quick Guard
- Knock Off
- High Jump Kick
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Quick Guard
- Knock Off
- High Jump Kick
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Mienfoo. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Focus Punch and High Jump Kick into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want to breed for Feint and Focus Punch on Mienfoo. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Focus Punch and High Jump Kick, they expand what Mienfoo can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Ally Switch and Baton Pass on Mienfoo. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Focus Punch and High Jump Kick, they expand what Mienfoo can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Ally Switch and Baton Pass on Mienfoo. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from High Jump Kick and Focus Blast, they expand what Mienfoo can actually threaten in practice.
Mienfoo doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Mienfoo is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 36 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Mienfoo in Sword & Shield
Mienfoo's encounter pool splits between Shield and Sword. You've got 36 walking spots at Lv. 10-24 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Mienfoo starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Mienfoo in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Mienfoo in Sun & Moon. It's available in Black, Black 2, or Sword and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Mienfoo is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Mienfoo is meant to evolve into Mienshao. At 350 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Regenerator is what you want on Mienfoo. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Inner Focus, Reckless) work on paper but Regenerator is what makes Mienfoo worth using.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Mienfoo is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
You can run Mienfoo through the first few routes without issues. 350 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Mienshao as fast as you can.
Mienfoo joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves