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
- In other generations
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
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:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 14 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 39 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 60 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 64 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 73 | Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 83 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 112 | Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | ∞ | |
| 124 | Ice Spinner | Ice | 80 | 100 | |
| 129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 132 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 167 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 184 | Vacuum Wave | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 203 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 212 | Triple Axel | Ice | 20 | 90 | |
| 213 | Coaching | Fighting | — | — | |
| 229 | Upper Hand | Fighting | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Mienshao learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield 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 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coaching | Fighting | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Mienshao is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
- In other generations
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Mienshao sprites
- See all 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 |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Mienshao questions
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


