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Mienshao

MienshaoFighting
  • cloudy
Mienshao is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Mienshao is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,710 CP and is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Force Palm / Brick Break. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Mienshao Stats and Max CP

258 ATK
127 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3064 CP
Lvl 40
2710 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1936 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1548 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1161 CP

Mienshao's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Mienshao PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Poor Mienshao! It has an impressive ATK stat of 258 and a great Fast Move in Force Palm, but alas! It lacks a viable Charged Move. 😭

💎 Best PvE moveset: Force Palm, Brick Break

⚔️ Raids

Here’s a cool detail: Mienshao learns Aura Sphere in the main series games, and if it ever gets that in Pokémon GO, it would surpass even Lucario in DPS! 😲

For now, it has to settle for Brick Break, which is a pretty underwhelming move. Niantic, please give it a moveset upgrade! ‼️

🛡️ Gyms

With a terrible DEF stat of 129 and only 163 HP, Mienshao is a lost cause for Gym defense. 😶

Mienshao PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

💎 Best PvP moveset: Force Palm, Brick Break, Brutal Swing

🔵 Great League

Mienshao’s chances in the Great League are dismal, as its bulk gets even worse in this format. While it grabs a few wins against expected targets, it is very disappointing overall. 😕

🟡 Ultra League

Things get even worse in the Ultra League, where Mienshao barely does anything notable. Stick to Shadow Machamp, Pangoro, Annihilape, or Primeape for Fighting-type attackers. 🥊

🟣 Master League

Count to five, and Mienshao is already knocked out. 😵

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FightingFighting-type
#76
Great LeagueGreat League
#604
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#496

Mienshao Type Chart

Mienshao takes increased damage from:Mienshao takes increased damage from:

FairyFairy160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Mienshao takes reduced damage from:Mienshao takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
DarkDark62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Mienshao best moveset

Moves

Force Palm + Brick Break

Fighting
FightingForce Palm
FightingBrick Break
Mienshao's best Fighting-type moveset is Force Palm / Brick Break, with 13.47 DPS and 178.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Mienshao ranks #76 (D Tier) as a Fighting attacker with that moveset.
1.FightingForce PalmGrassGrass Knot12.3014.58193.4
2.FightingForce PalmDarkBrutal Swing12.2214.49192.2
3.FightingForce PalmFireBlaze Kick11.8114.00185.8
4.FightingLow KickDarkBrutal Swing11.4113.52179.4
5.FightingForce PalmFightingBrick Break11.3613.47178.7
6.FightingLow KickGrassGrass Knot11.3113.41177.9
7.PoisonPoison JabDarkBrutal Swing11.1813.25175.8
8.PoisonPoison JabGrassGrass Knot11.0513.09173.7
1–8 of 18

Fast Attacks

  • FightingLow Kick550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Low Kick
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Low Kick has no special effects.
    See Low Kick details page ↗
  • FightingForce Palm10161.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Force Palm
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy16
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage13
    Energy10

    Effects
    Force Palm has no special effects.
    See Force Palm details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Jab1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy7

    Effects
    Poison Jab has no special effects.
    See Poison Jab details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkBrutal Swing65332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Brutal Swing
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Brutal Swing has no special effects.
    See Brutal Swing details page ↗
  • FightingBrick Break40331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Brick Break
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage40
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.7s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Brick Break has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Brick Break details page ↗
  • FightingDrain Punch50332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Drain Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage40
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Drain Punch has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Drain Punch details page ↗
  • FireBlaze Kick40331.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Blaze Kick
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage40
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy35

    Effects
    Blaze Kick has no special effects.
    See Blaze Kick details page ↗
  • GrassGrass Knot90502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Grass Knot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Grass Knot has no special effects.
    See Grass Knot details page ↗
  • RockStone Edge1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Stone Edge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy55

    Effects
    Stone Edge has no special effects.
    See Stone Edge details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Mienshao's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mienshao's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Mienshao has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Mienshao CP Chart

CP Chart

Mienshao reaches a maximum of 2,710 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,472–1,548 CP, rising to 1,840–1,936 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,104–1,161 CP.

Max CPMax CP2710 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1104 CP - 1161 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1472 CP - 1548 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1472 CP - 1548 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1840 CP - 1936 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Mienshao Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
138 CP2120 CP3201 CP
4283 CP5365 CP6447 CP
7529 CP8611 CP9692 CP
10774 CP11852 CP12929 CP
131007 CP141084 CP151161 CP
161239 CP171316 CP181394 CP
191471 CP201548 CP211626 CP
221703 CP231781 CP241858 CP
251936 CP262013 CP272091 CP
282168 CP292246 CP302323 CP
312362 CP322401 CP332439 CP
342478 CP352517 CP362555 CP
372594 CP382633 CP392672 CP
402710 CP412745 CP422779 CP
432814 CP442849 CP452885 CP
462920 CP472956 CP482992 CP
493028 CP503064 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#620
Height1.4 m
Weight35.5 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
MienfooMienfoo
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
MienshaoMienshao
  • Mienfoo evolves into Mienshao which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Mienshao

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mienshao's Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mienshao.

Fighting Fighting

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Mienshao Candy296 Mienshao Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Mienshao Candy10 Mienshao Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Mienshao Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Mienshao Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Mienshao Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Mienshao Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Mienshao Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Mienshao Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Mienshao Candy-

Mienshao Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mienshao from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Mienshao in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Mienshao family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mienshao in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

MienfooMienfoo
MienshaoMienshao

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
MienshaoMienshaoMienshaoScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMienshaoMienshao
0.69 m0.7 m1.4 m2.1 m2.17 m

Mienshao's height ranges from 0.69 m to 2.17 m, with the average being 1.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Mienshao in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.686 m0.7 m
2′03″2′04″
XS0.7 m1.4 m
2′04″4′07″
M1.05 m1.75 m
3′05″5′09″
XL1.75 m2.1 m
5′09″6′11″
XXL2.1 m2.17 m
6′11″7′01″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Mienshao

Mienshao high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mienshao. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Mienshao Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

MienshaoMienshaoMienshaoMienshao

Mienshao Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackIt wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot even be seen.
WhiteThey use the long fur on their arms as a whip to strike their opponents.
Black 2, White 2Using the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop.
X, Omega RubyIt wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot even be seen.
Y, Alpha SapphireUsing the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop.
Ultra SunIt overwhelms its opponents with continuous attacks and then slowly stores up power before delivering the finishing blow.
Ultra MoonWhen 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!
SwordWhen Mienshao comes across a truly challenging opponent, it will lighten itself by biting off the fur on its arms.
ShieldDelivered at blinding speeds, kicks from this Pokémon can shatter massive boulders into tiny pieces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mienshao’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fighting-type Pokémon, Mienshao is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Mienshao in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Mienshao in Pokémon GO are Force Palm and Grass Knot. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.578 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 193.423.

How does Mienshao perform in Raids?

Mienshao's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Mienshao rank as a Fighting-type attacker?

Mienshao is a D-Tier Fighting-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mienshao?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Mienshao: Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, and Mega Falinks.

What is Mienshao’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Mienshao’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2710 CP and 3064 CP at Level 50.

Can Mienshao be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Mienshao can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Mienshao Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Mienshao cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.