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 |
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela threatens a KO with Air Slash (132-155%). Clefable's Moonblast also KOs at 109-128%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower52-62% Air Slash 2x132-155%KO | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x109-128%KO Knock Off9-10% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Slowking builds →Scald48-57% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mienshao View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz88-103%KO | ||
Sword & Shield 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 152 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Feint, Focus Punch, Knock Off and 1 more.
Sword & Shield Mienshao Best Moveset
Mienshao keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Focus Sash gives it a guaranteed survive from full HP, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Mienshao best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- High Jump Kick
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Close Combat
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Mienshao gets Feint and Focus Punch exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Focus Punch and High Jump Kick.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mienshao in Sword & Shield
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 Sword & Shield
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.
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Step 2Mienshao ✓
Mienshao Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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. U Turn with Focus Sash 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 Sword & Shield, the core moveset is U Turn, Knock Off, High Jump Kick, and Fakeout. U Turn leads at 22% 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