Mienshao (#0620) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk125117–194229–383

Def6058–123112–240

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe10599–172193–339

Total510Higher than 75% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 105). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+172Max157No SP125Min112Scarf258Tailwind344

At max Speed, Mienshao outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Flying2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Rock½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

Inner Focus
Prevents flinching.
Regenerator
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
RecklessHidden ability
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRUBL

1.34% of teams · rank #83 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 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
Knock Off
Close Combat
Triple Axel

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

Usage by rating

All players2.35%
Rated 1500+1.93%
Rated 1630+1.34%
Rated 1760+1.29%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.34%

Moves

U-turn97.3%
Knock Off89.4%
Close Combat74.9%
Triple Axel67.4%
High Jump Kick24.8%
Fake Out22.3%
Ice Spinner6.4%
Poison Jab6%
Stone Edge5.2%
Swords Dance1.5%

Items

Choice Scarf47.2%
Life Orb32.7%
Assault Vest8%
Protective Pads6%
Heavy-Duty Boots3.4%
Focus Sash0.7%

Abilities

92.3%
7.1%
0.6%

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%

Tera types

Fighting58%
Dark17%
Ghost11.2%
Steel7.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0619MienfooFighting
1. Level 50#0620MienshaoFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

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

1Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

1ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

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

20Wide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

25Force PalmHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.FightingPhys60100%10

30U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

35Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

40Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

45Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

53BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

59Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

66High Jump KickIf the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.FightingPhys13090%10

TM / HM / TR 47

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 3

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Martial Arts Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#126Updated Unova#220Coastal Kalos#004Updated Alola#360Updated Poni#107Isle of Armor#164Kitakami#138

Delivered at blinding speeds, kicks from this Pokémon can shatter massive boulders into tiny pieces.
Shield
When Mienshao comes across a truly challenging opponent, it will lighten itself by biting off the fur on its arms.
Sword
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!
Ultra Moon
It overwhelms its opponents with continuous attacks and then slowly stores up power before delivering the finishing blow.
Ultra Sun
Using 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 Sapphire
They use the long fur on their arms as a whip to strike their opponents.
White
It 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

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

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 179
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield: 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 Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

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