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.
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.
Mienshao Weakness
AvgMienshao is weak to Flying and Psychic-type moves. Not many exploitable gaps in the Fighting typing defensive chart. At base 105 Speed, Mienshao outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 180 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Endure, Feint and 5 more.
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
- High Jump Kick
- Fake Out
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Mienshao gets Baton Pass and Endure 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
A few locations for Mienshao with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Mienshao in Black & White
To get Mienshao, start by catching Mienfoo through walking encounters at Lv. 30-59. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MienfooEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackGrassLv.30-33CommonMidBuildingWinterEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteGrassLv.30-33CommonMidBuildingWinterDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteGrassLv.30-33CommonMidBuildingWinterEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackGrassLv.30-33CommonMidBuildingWinterDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteGrassLv.31-33CommonLateBuildingSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackGrassLv.31-33CommonLateBuildingSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteGrassLv.34-37CommonLateBuildingSpring/summer/autumnDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackGrassLv.34-37CommonLateBuildingSpring/summer/autumnDouble grassEASYDragonspiral Tower - 1FBlackGrassLv.33UncommonLateBuildingAnyEASYDragonspiral Tower - 1FWhiteGrassLv.33UncommonLateBuildingAnyEASYVictory Road - OutsideWhiteGrassLv.38UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - OutsideBlackGrassLv.38UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 1FWhiteGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 1FBlackGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 2FWhiteGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 2FBlackGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 3FWhiteGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 3FBlackGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 4FBlackGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 4FWhiteGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 5FBlackGrassLv.41UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 5FWhiteGrassLv.41UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 6FBlackGrassLv.41UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 6FWhiteGrassLv.41UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 7FWhiteGrassLv.41UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 7FBlackGrassLv.41UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYRoute 14WhiteGrassLv.49UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 14BlackGrassLv.49UncommonPostRouteAny
Step 2Mienshao ✓EASYRoute 14WhiteGrassLv.59UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 14BlackGrassLv.59UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassor evolve from Mienfoo (Step 1)
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