Mienshao
Mienshao is a Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
National № | 0620 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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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. |
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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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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:
Moves learnt by level up
Mienshao learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Mienshao gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Feint | Normal | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Vital Throw | Fighting | ![]() | 70 | ∞ |
Move Tutor moves
Mienshao can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Mienshao is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Revenge | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
52 | Bounce | Flying | ![]() | 85 | 85 |
56 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
57 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
58 | Assurance | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
63 | Drain Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
75 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
78 | Acrobatics | Flying | ![]() | 55 | 100 |
79 | Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Mienshao is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
13 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
29 | Baton Pass | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
41 | Blaze Kick | Fire | ![]() | 85 | 90 |
48 | Bulk Up | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
53 | Close Combat | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
56 | Aura Sphere | Fighting | ![]() | 80 | ∞ |
57 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
75 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
85 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Mienshao sprites
Where to find Mienshao
Black White |
Route 14 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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