Stats & Training
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.
When Mienshao comes across a truly challenging opponent, it will lighten itself by biting off the fur on its arms.
Delivered at blinding speeds, kicks from this Pokémon can shatter massive boulders into tiny pieces.
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 |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cosmog (Lake Of The Moone Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x160-189%KO Moonblast 2x101-120%KO Psychic 2x144-169%KO Fly 2x81-96% | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x146-171%KO Psychic 2x138-163%KO Psyshock 2x124-146%KO Extrasensory 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Salamence builds →Fly 2x141-167%KO Zen Headbutt 2x85-100%KO Aerial Ace 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Metagross builds →Psychic 2x105-124%KO Zen Headbutt 2x127-150%KO Psyshock 2x94-111%KO Aerial Ace 2x64-76% | ||
 Necrozma Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Necrozma builds →Prismatic Laser 2x239-281%KO Psychic 2x134-159%KO Psyshock 2x120-141%KO Psycho Cut 2x91-107%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Mienshao with Dazzling Gleam (176-207%). Tapu Lele threatens a KO with Moonblast (259-304%). Gliscor deals 58-68% with Earthquake.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt99-116%KO Volt Switch77-91% Dazzling Gleam 2x176-207%KO | ||
Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x259-304%KO Psyshock 2x218-257%KO Psychic 2x245-289%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Gliscor builds →Earthquake58-68% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Talonflame builds →Fire Blast54-64% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Baton Pass, Endure and 6 more.
Sun & Moon Mienshao Best Moveset
For a physical attacker, Mienshao wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Weakness Policy. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Innerfocus contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Mienshao best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- High Jump Kick
- Meditate
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Poison Jab
- High Jump Kick
- Knock Off
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- High Jump Kick
- Fake Out
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Mienshao gets Ally Switch and Baton Pass 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Mienshao in Sun & Moon
Mienshao can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Mienfoo from Black, Black 2, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Mienshao Guide
In Sun & Moon, Mienshao looks average on paper at 510 BST. But Regenerator is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier sweeper on our tier list. Knock Off with Weakness Policy is the standard set.
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.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Knock Off, High Jump Kick, Meditate, and Poisonjab. Knock Off leads at 25% 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.
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