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No. 0620 · Generation V · Unova

Mienshao

The Martial Arts Pokémon

TL;DR. Mienshao is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 510. It wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot even be seen.

Fighting

It wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot even be seen.

Height1.4 m

Weight35.5 kg

AbilitiesInner Focus, Regenerator

HiddenReckless

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 510. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65

Attack 125

Defense 60

Sp. Attack 95

Sp. Defense 60

Speed 105

Total510

510 base stat total, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 25th among Fighting-types.

125 base Attack, Mienshao's strongest stat, ranking 17th of 73 Fighting-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Mienshao 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, Mienshao reaches 2,710 CP at level 40 and 3,101 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack258

GO Defense127

GO Stamina163

Max CP (L40)2,710

Max CP (L50)3,064

Best buddy (L51)3,101

Raid catch CP 1,472–1,548 (L20). Weather boosted 1,840–1,936 (L25).

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Competitive

Mienshao in competitive play.

Mienshao is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #546 in the Great League.

Choice Scarf

Close Combat / Knock Off / Ice Spinner / U-turn

ItemChoice Scarf
AbilityRegenerator
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraFighting, Dark

Life Orb

Close Combat / Knock Off / U-turn / Triple Axel

ItemLife Orb
AbilityRegenerator
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraSteel, Dark

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #546 76 score

Ultra League #427 76 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Mienshao.

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

What type is Mienshao?

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

What is Mienshao weak to?

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

What is Mienshao resistant to?

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

How does Mienshao evolve?

Mienshao evolves from Mienfoo (Level 50). Mienshao is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Mienshao from?

Mienshao was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0620.

What are Mienshao's base stats?

Mienshao has HP 65, Attack 125, Defense 60, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 60, and Speed 105. Total base stat total: 510.

What are Mienshao's abilities?

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

Is Mienshao legendary or mythical?

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

What is Mienshao's best stat?

Mienshao's highest base stat is Attack at 125, which ranks 17th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Mienshao good?

Mienshao has a base stat total of 510, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 25th among Fighting-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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