Mienshao
Mienshao is a Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0620 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting | 
| Species | Martial Arts Pokémon | 
| Height | 1.4 m (4′07″) | 
| Weight | 35.5 kg (78.3 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Inner Focus 2. Regenerator Reckless (hidden ability) | 
| Local № | 0126 (Black/White) 0220 (Black 2/White 2) 0004 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0360 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0164 (The Isle of Armor) 0138 (The Teal Mask) | 
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 179 | 
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Human-Like | 
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female | 
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) | 
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Mienshao changes
- In Generations 5-7, Mienshao has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. | 
| X Omega Ruby | It wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot even be seen. | 
| Y Alpha Sapphire | Using the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop. | 
| Ultra Sun | It overwhelms its opponents with continuous attacks and then slowly stores up power before delivering the finishing blow. | 
| Ultra Moon | When Mienshao lets out a bizarre wail, you’re in danger. A flurry of kicks and chops too fast to see is about to be unleashed! | 
| Sword | When Mienshao comes across a truly challenging opponent, it will lighten itself by biting off the fur on its arms. | 
| Shield | Delivered at blinding speeds, kicks from this Pokémon can shatter massive boulders into tiny pieces. | 
Moves learned by Mienshao
Moves learnt by level up
Mienshao does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Mienshao does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Mienshao cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Mienshao learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detect | Fighting |  | — | — | 
| 1 | Fake Out | Normal |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 1 | Pound | Normal |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 1 | Quick Guard | Fighting |  | — | — | 
| 1 | Reversal | Fighting |  | — | 100 | 
| 15 | Fury Swipes | Normal |  | 18 | 80 | 
| 20 | Wide Guard | Rock |  | — | — | 
| 25 | Force Palm | Fighting |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 30 | U-turn | Bug |  | 70 | 100 | 
| 35 | Drain Punch | Fighting |  | 75 | 100 | 
| 40 | Hone Claws | Dark |  | — | — | 
| 45 | Aura Sphere | Fighting |  | 80 | ∞ | 
| 53 | Bounce | Flying |  | 85 | 85 | 
| 59 | Calm Mind | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 66 | High Jump Kick | Fighting |  | 130 | 90 | 
Egg moves
Mienshao does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Mienshao is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Mienshao sprites
Where to find Mienshao
| Black White | Route 14 | 
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 | Route 23, Dragonspiral Tower | 
| X Y | Evolve Mienfoo | 
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Sun Moon | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Evolve Mienfoo | 
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Not available in this game | 
| Sword Shield | Evolve Mienfoo | 
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game | 
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available | 
Answers to Mienshao questions
- What is a good moveset for Mienshao?
- Mienshao or Lucario?
- Mienshao/Conkeldurr/Scrafty/Throh/Sawk?
- Should I use Mienshao or Chandelure against the Ice Gym in White?
- What is Mienshao based off of?
- Sun and Moon Battle Spot won't let me use my Mienshao. Why?
- Reckless or Regenerator for Mienshao?
- Fake-Out on Meowstic(F) or Mienshao?
- Eviolite Mienfoo or Phys. Sweeper Mienshao?
 View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Mienshao | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | コジョンド (Kojondo) | 
| German | Wie-Shu | 
| French | Shaofouine | 
| Italian | Mienshao | 
| Spanish | Mienshao | 
| Korean | 비조도 (bijodo) | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 师父鼬 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 師父鼬 | 
| English | Martial Arts Pokémon | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | ぶじゅつポケモン | 
| German | Kampfkünste-Pokémon | 
| French | Pokémon Art Martial | 
| Italian | Pokémon Marziale | 
| Spanish | Pokémon Arte Marcial | 
| Korean | 무술포켓몬 | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 武术宝可梦 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 武術寶可夢 | 
Name origin
- mien
- dignified manner
- shaolin
- Chinese martial art
 
	 









