Type matchups
Damage Mienshao takes from each attacking type.
As a Fighting type, Mienshao has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 30 other Pokémon share the Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 105
- Total
- 510
Mienshao has a base stat total of 510, higher than 69% of Pokémon. With Attack (125) well above Sp. Atk (95), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 105 beats 86% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 65 HP, 60 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail.
Mienshao can have the abilities Inner Focus, Regenerator and Reckless.
How to beat Mienshao
Mienshao takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Rock, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Lunala hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Mienshao's Fighting moves. Dawn Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Mienshao's Fighting moves. Shadow Calyrex hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Mienshao's Fighting moves.
Evolution
Mienshao is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Mienfoo → Mienshao), evolving from Mienfoo.
Best counters to Mienshao
Other Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mienshao weak to?
As a Fighting type, Mienshao takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
What is Mienshao resistant to?
Mienshao resists Rock, Bug and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Mienshao?
Strong type-based picks include Lunala, Dawn Necrozma and Shadow Calyrex, which hit Mienshao with super-effective attacks.