No. 0620
Mienshao
Martial Arts Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 1.4 m 4′07″
- Weight
- 35.5 kg 78.3 lbs
- Base stat total
- 510 Higher than 75% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen V Black & White
Delivered at blinding speeds, kicks from this Pokémon can shatter massive boulders into tiny pieces.
Base stats
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: 2 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Colors show what this Pokémon takes
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 12 types
Abilities
- Inner Focus
This Pokémon cannot be made to flinch. Immune to Intimidate.
- Regenerator
This Pokémon restores 1/3 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when it switches out.
- Reckless, hidden ability Hidden ability
This Pokémon's attacks with recoil or crash damage have 1.2× power; not Struggle.
Reckless boosts 3 moves it learns that have recoil in Scarlet & Violet.
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
1.3% of teams · rank #83 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Choice Scarf- Ability
- Regenerator
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fighting
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Triple Axel, Physical, power 20, accuracy 90%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.4%
- 1500 weighting1.9%
- 1630 weighting1.3%
- 1760 weighting1.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%97.3%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%89.4%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%74.9%
- Triple Axel, Physical, power 20, accuracy 90%67.4%
- High Jump Kick, Physical, power 130, accuracy 90%24.8%
- Fake Out, Physical, power 40, accuracy 100%22.3%
- Ice Spinner, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%6.4%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%6.0%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%5.2%
- Swords Dance, Status1.5%
Items
Choice Scarf47.2%
Life Orb32.7%
Assault Vest8.0%
Protective Pads6.0%
Heavy-Duty Boots3.4%
Focus Sash0.7%
Abilities
- Regenerator92.3%
- Reckless, hidden ability7.1%
- Inner Focus0.6%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe72.4%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe9.5%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe5.7%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe5.1%
- Jolly 76 Atk / 208 SpD / 224 Spe4.0%
Common teammates
Slowking42.7%
Tinkaton28.1%
Sandy Shocks25.8%
Latios24.3%
Excadrill22.1%
Salamence21.7%
Zoroark-Hisui21.5%
Tyranitar18.9%
0.9% of teams · rank #94 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Focus Sash- Ability
- Inner Focus
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 100 HP / 252 Atk / 156 Spe
- Tera Type
- Steel
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Wide Guard, Status
- Protect, Status
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.7%
- 1695 weighting0.9%
- 1825 weighting0.5%
Usage by month
Moves
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%96.3%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%90.3%
- Wide Guard, Status87.7%
- Protect, Status38.8%
- Fake Out, Physical, power 40, accuracy 100%22.9%
- Substitute, Status15.9%
- Quick Guard, Status15.9%
- Upper Hand, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%9.8%
- Brick Break, Physical, power 75, accuracy 100%7.4%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%5.5%
Items
Focus Sash60.0%
Life Orb36.4%
Covert Cloak1.0%
Expert Belt0.6%
Wide Lens0.5%
Choice Scarf0.4%
Abilities
EV spreads
- Adamant 100 HP / 252 Atk / 156 Spe44.1%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe28.0%
- Adamant 144 HP / 252 Atk / 112 Spe24.8%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe0.7%
- Careful 252 HP / 108 SpA / 148 SpD0.7%
Common teammates
Landorus45.6%
Moltres-Galar42.6%
Tornadus41.2%
Sinistcha27.2%
Iron Crown26.9%
Indeedee-F26.2%
Grimmsnarl25.9%
Diancie24.5%
0.1% of teams · rank #222 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Choice Scarf- Ability
- Regenerator
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.6%
- 1500 weighting0.3%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%92.7%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%89.4%
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%70.9%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%50.4%
- Triple Axel, Physical, power 20, accuracy 90%39.2%
- Fake Out, Physical, power 40, accuracy 100%27.9%
- Ice Spinner, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%10.1%
- High Jump Kick, Physical, power 130, accuracy 90%8.0%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%2.8%
- Drain Punch, Physical, power 75, accuracy 100%2.5%
Items
Choice Scarf58.5%
Life Orb31.7%
Assault Vest3.3%
Choice Band2.6%
Wide Lens1.4%
Heavy-Duty Boots1.3%
Abilities
- Regenerator75.2%
- Inner Focus20.8%
- Reckless, hidden ability4.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe76.1%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe9.6%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe7.3%
- Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD2.2%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe1.1%
Common teammates
Tornadus-Therian47.5%
Iron Treads39.3%
Kyurem38.2%
Tapu Lele36.3%
Tyranitar-Mega36.2%
Alomomola19.3%
Slowking-Galar15.0%
Volcarona10.2%
0.1% of teams · rank #174 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Assault Vest- Ability
- Regenerator
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 248 HP / 4 Atk / 80 SpD / 176 Spe
- Tera Type
- Dark
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Triple Axel, Physical, power 20, accuracy 90%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.5%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1695 weighting0.1%
- 1825 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%94.7%
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%91.3%
- Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%90.3%
- Triple Axel, Physical, power 20, accuracy 90%83.5%
- Fake Out, Physical, power 40, accuracy 100%17.1%
- Low Kick, Physical, accuracy 100%6.1%
- Substitute, Status3.9%
- Poison Jab, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%3.5%
- High Jump Kick, Physical, power 130, accuracy 90%3.4%
- Stone Edge, Physical, power 100, accuracy 80%1.5%
Items
Assault Vest60.1%
Life Orb28.0%
Heavy-Duty Boots5.8%
Choice Scarf3.6%
Choice Band1.4%
Focus Sash0.6%
Abilities
- Regenerator98.2%
- Reckless, hidden ability1.6%
- Inner Focus0.3%
EV spreads
- Jolly 248 HP / 4 Atk / 80 SpD / 176 Spe47.9%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe17.2%
- Jolly 32 HP / 252 Atk / 24 Def / 200 Spe7.0%
- Careful 248 HP / 244 SpD / 16 Spe6.2%
- Impish 252 HP / 232 Def / 24 Spe5.0%
Common teammates
Corviknight54.6%
Iron Treads53.1%
Slowking-Galar51.3%
Darkrai49.1%
Ogerpon47.9%
Ting-Lu17.8%
Gholdengo15.1%
Sinistcha12.9%
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 105); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Mienshao outspeeds 22 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.
Moves
Level up 15
| 1 | DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | PoundNo additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 15 | Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 20 | Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 25 | Force Palm30% chance to paralyze the target. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 30 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1. | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 45 | Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy. | Fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| 53 | BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze. | Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 | |
| 59 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 66 | High Jump KickUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses. | Fighting | Physical | 130 | 90% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 47
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM12 | Low KickMore power the heavier the target. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Physical | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM20 | Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Grass | Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM39 | Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM55 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM60 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM64 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM73 | Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM83 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM112 | Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy. | Fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| TM124 | Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain. | Ice | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM132 | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TM134 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM150 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM158 | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM167 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM184 | Vacuum WaveUsually goes first. | Fighting | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| TM192 | Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits. | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM203 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM212 | Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises. | Ice | Physical | 20 | 90% | 10 |
| TM213 | CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM229 | Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack. | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves 3
| Egg | FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard. | Normal | Physical | 30 | 100% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits. | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Evolution
Where to find
Evolves from Mienfoo: Level 50.
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
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 25–60
- Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
- Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
- Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
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 25–60
- Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
- Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
- Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
White 2 4 areas
- Dragonspiral Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
- Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–66
- Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–66
- Road 23Walking in dark grass · Lv 53
Black 2 4 areas
- Dragonspiral Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
- Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–66
- Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–66
- Road 23Walking in dark grass · Lv 53
White 1 area
- Road 14Walking in dark grass · Lv 59
Black 1 area
- Road 14Walking in dark grass · Lv 59
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.
Training
- EV yield
- 2 Atk
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- FieldHuman-Like
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Pokédex entries
Delivered at blinding speeds, kicks from this Pokémon can shatter massive boulders into tiny pieces.
ShieldWhen Mienshao comes across a truly challenging opponent, it will lighten itself by biting off the fur on its arms.
SwordWhen 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!
Ultra MoonIt overwhelms its opponents with continuous attacks and then slowly stores up power before delivering the finishing blow.
Ultra SunUsing the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha SapphireThey use the long fur on their arms as a whip to strike their opponents.
WhiteIt wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot even be seen.
Black · X · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Mienshao
- Japanese
- コジョンド
- Japanese (romaji)
- Kojondo
- Korean
- 비조도
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 師父鼬
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 师父鼬
- French
- Shaofouine
- German
- Wie-Shu
- Spanish
- Mienshao
- Italian
- Mienshao
Biology
It wields the fur on its arms like a whip. It uses these to overwhelm opponents with speed.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#325 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
HP
525th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 44%
50th of 73 Fighting types
Attack
65th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 92%
17th of 73 Fighting types
Defense
612th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 34%
51st of 73 Fighting types
Sp. Atk
201st of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 77%
9th of 73 Fighting types
Sp. Def
594th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 36%
42nd of 73 Fighting types
Speed
100th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 89%
13th of 73 Fighting types
Base stat total
237th of 1,025 Pokémon
25th of 73 Fighting types
A weighting, not a cutoff.
Each Showdown team counts by the chance its player’s Glicko-1 rating is above the number.
Not the rating on the Showdown ladder.
A Japan-only vote on the film's site, for the 720 Pokémon of Generations I–VI except