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No. 0619 · Generation V · Unova

Mienfoo

The Martial Arts Pokémon

TL;DR. Mienfoo is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 350. In fights, they dominate with onslaughts of flowing, continuous attacks. With their sharp claws, they cut enemies.

Fighting

In fights, they dominate with onslaughts of flowing, continuous attacks. With their sharp claws, they cut enemies.

Height0.9 m
Weight20.0 kg
AbilitiesInner Focus, Regenerator
HiddenReckless
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 350. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 45
Attack 85
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 65
Total350
350 base stat total, the 701st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Fighting-types.
85 base Attack, Mienfoo's strongest stat, ranking 54th of 73 Fighting-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Mienfoo in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mienfoo reaches 1,389 CP at level 40 and 1,589 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack160
GO Defense98
GO Stamina128
Max CP (L40)1,389
Max CP (L50)1,570
Best buddy (L51)1,589
Raid catch CP 740–793 (L20). Weather boosted 925–992 (L25).

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Competitive

Mienfoo in competitive play.

Mienfoo is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #726 in the Great League.

LC
Fast Pivot
High Jump Kick / Knock Off / U-turn / Fake Out
  • ItemEviolite
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs196 Def / 36 SpD / 236 Spe
  • TeraSteel, Water
Slow Pivot
Fake Out / High Jump Kick / Knock Off / U-turn
  • ItemEviolite
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureImpish
  • EVs156 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD
  • TeraSteel, Water
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #726 70.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Mienfoo.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mienfoo, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Mienfoo?

Mienfoo is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Mienfoo weak to?

Mienfoo takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Mienfoo resistant to?

Mienfoo resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.

How does Mienfoo evolve?

Mienfoo evolves into Mienshao (Level 50).

What generation is Mienfoo from?

Mienfoo was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0619.

What are Mienfoo's base stats?

Mienfoo has HP 45, Attack 85, Defense 50, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 50, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 350.

What are Mienfoo's abilities?

Mienfoo can have the abilities Inner Focus, Regenerator, plus the Hidden Ability Reckless.

Is Mienfoo legendary or mythical?

No. Mienfoo is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Mienfoo's best stat?

Mienfoo's highest base stat is Attack at 85, which ranks 54th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Mienfoo good?

Mienfoo has a base stat total of 350, the 701st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Mienfoo as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Mienfoo in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Mienfoo in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Mienfoo in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Mienfoo 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Mienfoo is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Flying Psychic Fairy
½× Resists
Bug Rock Dark
Comparison

Mienfoo vs. the average Fighting-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Stat Mienfoo Fighting avg Difference
HP 45 78 -33
Attack 85 104 -19
Defense 50 76 -26
Special Attack 55 64 -9
Special Defense 50 70 -20
Speed 65 75 -10
Total 350 467 -117
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Game appearances

Mienfoo appears in 15 games.

Every mainline release where Mienfoo is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Mienfoo in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.

Black, White
Dragonspiral Tower 1FDragonspiral Tower EntranceDragonspiral Tower OutsideTrial ChamberUnova Route 14Unova Victory Road 1F Unknown RoomUnova Victory Road 4F Middle RoomUnova Victory Road OutsideUnova Victory Road Unknown Area 53Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 54Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 55Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 57Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 59Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 60Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 61Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 62Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 63Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 64Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 65Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 66
Black 2, White 2
Dragonspiral Tower EntranceUnova Route 14Unova Route 22Unova Route 22 Hidden GrottoUnova Route 23
X, Y
Friend Safari FightingKalos Route 8
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Vast Poni Canyon Outside
Pokémon anime

Mienfoo appears in 6 episodes.

From HZ120 (2025-12-05) through XY044 (2014-10-02).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Mienfoo partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Mienfoo partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

3 Mienfoo cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.