Stats & Training
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.
They can often be seen in packs in the morning, slowly moving their bodies through a series of poses.
They seclude themselves in the mountains and devote themselves to training. The form of their kicks and chops differs from pack to pack.
Mienfoo Weakness
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 |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x213-250%KO Moonblast 2x134-158%KO Fly 2x108-128%KO Psychic 2x191-225%KO | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x193-228%KO Psychic 2x183-215%KO Psyshock 2x163-193%KO Extrasensory 2x163-193%KO | ||
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast 2x148-175%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x125-148%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Salamence builds →Fly 2x188-223%KO Zen Headbutt 2x112-132%KO Aerial Ace 2x128-150%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Metagross builds →Psychic 2x142-168%KO Zen Headbutt 2x168-198%KO Psyshock 2x125-148%KO Aerial Ace 2x85-100%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gliscor's Earthquake hits Mienfoo for 61-71%. Starmie's Hydro Pump also KOs at 115-136%.
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Gliscor builds →Earthquake61-71% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Klefki builds →
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 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin20-23% Ice Beam63-74% Thunderbolt63-74% Hydro Pump115-136%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemChoice Scarf NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x170-200%KO Shadow Ball50-59% Thunderbolt56-67% Moonblast 2x179-210%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Mienfoo View Staraptor builds →U Turn21-25% Close Combat72-85% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
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 218 breeding partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ally Switch, Baton Pass, Endure and 6 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Mienfoo Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Mienfoo needs. Focus Sash buys it, max HP and Attack EVs make it count, and Reckless adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Fakeout. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Mienfoo best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Quick Guard
- Knock Off
- High Jump Kick
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Mienfoo Locations
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
Mienfoo Guide
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.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
Game Availability
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