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 |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
What is Mienshao Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Mienshao
Tyranitar's Stone Edge hits Mienshao for 51-60%. Incineroar deals 73-87% with Flare Blitz.
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off33-39% Stone Edge51-60% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Incineroar builds →Knock Off20-24% Flare Blitz73-87% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySapsipper ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves View Goodra-Hisui 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 are average hatch time. 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 Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
How to Get Mienshao
No wild encounters for Mienshao. The 2-stage line runs through Mienfoo, which you can catch at moderate rates 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 ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mienshao 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%RainingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%RainingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%RainingChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Thunderstorm
Step 2Mienshao ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mienshao 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 1Catch MienfooVast Poni Canyon - OutsideLv.43-46GrassRate 20%
Step 2Mienshao ✓
Mienshao can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Mienfoo from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Mienshao in SM
Step 1Obtain MienfooBREEDINGAvailableLeave Mienshao with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mienfoo egg.CARTRIDGE 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 Walking · 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 Walking · Route 22. 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 Guide
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.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
The core moveset is U Turn, Knock Off, Close Combat, and Fakeout. U Turn leads at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves