Name origin

mien
dignified manner
shaolin
Chinese martial art


Mienshao artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 620
Type Fighting
Species Martial Arts Pokémon
Height 4′7″ (1.40m)
Weight 78.3 lbs (35.5 kg)
Abilities Inner Focus
Regenerator
Reckless (Dream World)
Local № 126 (Black, White)
220 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Kojondo

Breeding

Egg Groups Field, Human-Like
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 26 (minimum 6,630 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 179
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Mienshao stats

The base stats for Mienshao are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 65
240 - 334
Attack 125
229 - 383
Defense 60
112 - 240
Sp. Atk 95
175 - 317
Sp. Def 60
112 - 240
Speed 105
193 - 339
Total 510

Pokedex descriptions

Black It wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot even be seen.
White They use the long fur on their arms as a whip to strike their opponents.
Black 2
White 2
Using the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Mienshao learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 PoundNormalPhysical40100
1 MeditatePsychicStatus--
1 DetectFightingStatus--
1 Fake OutNormalPhysical40100
5 MeditatePsychicStatus--
9 DetectFightingStatus--
13 Fake OutNormalPhysical40100
17 DoubleSlapNormalPhysical1585
21 SwiftNormalSpecial60
25 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
29 Force PalmFightingPhysical60100
33 Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100
37 Jump KickFightingPhysical10095
41 U-turnBugPhysical70100
45 Wide GuardRockStatus--
49 BounceFlyingPhysical8585
56 Hi Jump KickFightingPhysical13090
63 ReversalFightingPhysical-100
70 Aura SphereFightingSpecial90

Pre-evolution moves

Mienshao can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Quick GuardFightingStatus--

Egg moves

Mienshao learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Mienshao egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
EndureNormalStatus--
Baton PassNormalStatus--
Vital ThrowFightingPhysical70
SmellingSaltNormalPhysical60100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
FeintNormalPhysical30100
Me FirstNormalStatus--

Move Tutor moves

Mienshao can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100
Dual ChopDragonPhysical4090

Moves learnt by HM

Mienshao is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Mienshao is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
8 Bulk UpFightingStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
47 Low SweepFightingPhysical60100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Mienshao sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Mienshao normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Mienshao shiny sprite

See all Mienshao sprites


Where to find Mienshao

White
Black
Route 14
Black 2
White 2
Dragonspiral Tower, 23

Answers to Mienshao questions