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.
Using the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop.
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). No compatible partners 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 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 9 types rounds out the picture alongside High Jump Kick and Focus Blast.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
12 encounter spots for Mienshao at high spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Mienshao in Black 2 & White 2
To get Mienshao, start by catching Mienfoo through walking encounters at Lv. 33-66. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MienfooEFFORTLESSRoute 14White 2GrassLv.37-39CommonLateRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 14Black 2GrassLv.37-39CommonLateRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 22White 2GrassLv.39-42CommonLateRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 22Black 2GrassLv.39-42CommonLateRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 22White 2GrassLv.44-47CommonLateRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 22Black 2GrassLv.44-47CommonLateRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 14Black 2GrassLv.33-35UncommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 14White 2GrassLv.33-35UncommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 23White 2GrassLv.48UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 23Black 2GrassLv.48UncommonPostRouteAnyCHALLENGINGDragonspiral Tower - EntranceBlack 2GrassLv.66RarePostBuildingWinterDouble grassCHALLENGINGDragonspiral Tower - EntranceWhite 2GrassLv.66RarePostBuildingWinterDouble grass
Step 2Mienshao ✓EFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceBlack 2GrassLv.56-58CommonPostBuildingAnyEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceWhite 2GrassLv.56-58CommonPostBuildingAnyEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.56-58CommonPostBuildingAnyEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.56-58CommonPostBuildingAnyEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceWhite 2GrassLv.64-66CommonPostBuildingWinterDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceBlack 2GrassLv.64-66CommonPostBuildingWinterDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.64-66CommonPostBuildingAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.64-66CommonPostBuildingAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 23White 2GrassLv.53UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 23Black 2GrassLv.53UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYDragonspiral Tower - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostBuildingAnyEASYDragonspiral Tower - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostBuildingAnyor 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