Mienfoo: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk8594–150157–295

Def5063–11294–218

SpA5567–117103–229

SpD5063–11294–218

Spe6576–128121–251

Total350Higher than 31% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

FairyFlyingPsychic

Resists

½×

BugDarkRock

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Mienfoo outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon cannot be made to flinch. Immune to Intimidate.
Everything about Inner Focus →
Other Pokémon with Inner Focus 35
Zubat Golbat Abra Kadabra Alakazam Farfetch’d Drowzee Hypno Hitmonchan Kangaskhan Dragonite Crobat Umbreon Girafarig Sneasel Raikou Entei Suicune Snorunt Glalie Riolu Lucario Mega Gallade Throh Sawk Darumaka Mienshao Pawniard Bisharp Mudbray Mudsdale Oranguru Indeedee Kubfu Annihilape
This Pokémon restores 1/3 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when it switches out.
Everything about Regenerator →
Other Pokémon with Regenerator 24
Slowpoke Slowbro Tangela Slowking Corsola Ho-Oh Tangrowth Audino Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Foongus Amoonguss Alomomola Mienshao Therian Tornadus Mega Dragalge Mareanie Toxapex Gossifleur Eldegoss Klawf Cyclizar Hydrapple
This Pokémon's attacks with recoil or crash damage have 1.2× power; not Struggle.
Everything about Reckless →
Other Pokémon with Reckless 12
Hitmonlee Rhyhorn Rhydon Starly Staravia Staraptor Rhyperior Emboar Basculin Mienshao Bouffalant Obstagoon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

85.26% of teams · rank #1 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 196 Def / 36 SpD / 236 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Knock Off
High Jump Kick
U-turn
Fake Out

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players66.59%
Rated 1500+75%
Rated 1630+85.26%
Rated 1760+81.12%

Usage by month

Oct 202585.26%

Moves

Items

Abilities

87.4%
10.8%
1.8%

EV spreads

Jolly 196 Def / 36 SpD / 236 Spe62.4%
Jolly 236 Atk / 36 Def / 236 Spe14.5%
Adamant 236 Atk / 36 Def / 236 Spe7.4%
Jolly 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe4.2%
Impish 156 HP / 196 Def / 156 Spe2.1%

Tera types

Water43%
Steel32.2%
Fighting14.2%
Ghost5.4%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Venonat88.5%
Numel83%
Shellos78%
Vullaby65.2%
Foongus58.6%
Snubbull74.2%

Evolution

#0619MienfooFighting
1. Level 50
  #0620MienshaoFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

1PoundNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10

10ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

15Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

20Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.FightingStatus——15

25Force Palm30% chance to paralyze the target.FightingPhys60100%10

30U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

35Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10

40Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15

45Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpec80—20

51BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.FlyingPhys8585%5

55Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

60High Jump KickUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.FightingPhys13090%10

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10

TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM112Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpec80—20

TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10

TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 3

EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10

EggFocus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

EggKnock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20

Biology

Any creature that approaches Mienfoo carelessly will be greeted with a flurry of graceful attacks.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Martial Arts Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Yellow

: —

Original Unova#125Updated Unova#219Coastal Kalos#003Updated Alola#359Updated Poni#106Isle of Armor#163Kitakami#137

Though small, Mienfoo’s temperament is fierce. Any creature that approaches Mienfoo carelessly will be greeted with a flurry of graceful attacks.
Shield
In one minute, a well-trained Mienfoo can chop with its arms more than 100 times.
Sword
They seclude themselves in the mountains and devote themselves to training. The form of their kicks and chops differs from pack to pack.
Ultra Moon
They can often be seen in packs in the morning, slowly moving their bodies through a series of poses.
Ultra Sun
It takes pride in the speed at which it can use moves. What it loses in power, it makes up for in quantity.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
They have mastered elegant combos. As they concentrate, their battle moves become swifter and more precise.
White
In fights, they dominate with onslaughts of flowing, continuous attacks. With their sharp claws, they cut enemies.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English: Mienfoo
Japanese: コジョフー
Japanese (romaji): Kojofu
Korean: 비조푸
Chinese (Traditional): 功夫鼬
Chinese (Simplified): 功夫鼬
French: Kungfouine
German: Lin-Fu
Spanish: Mienfoo
Italian: Mienfoo

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 1 Atk
: 180 ≈23.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 70
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: FieldHuman-Like
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Ultra Moon 1 area

Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46

Ultra Sun 1 area

Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Fighting)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 13–15

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Fighting)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 13–15

White 2 5 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass · Lv 66
Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–39
Road 22Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–47
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
Route 22 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 40–44

Black 2 5 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass · Lv 66
Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–39
Road 22Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–47
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
Route 22 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 40–44

White 20 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–37
Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–37
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Trial ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (4f Middle Room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Victory Road (unknown area 53)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 54)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 55)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 57)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 58)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 59)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 60)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 61)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 62)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (unknown area 63)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (unknown area 64)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (unknown area 65)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (unknown area 66)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

Black 20 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–37
Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–37
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Trial ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (4f Middle Room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Victory Road (unknown area 53)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 54)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 55)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 57)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 58)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 59)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 60)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 61)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Victory Road (unknown area 62)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (unknown area 63)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (unknown area 64)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (unknown area 65)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (unknown area 66)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.