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Mienshao Weakness & Counters

Weak toFlying2×Psychic2×Fairy2×
Mienshao

Type matchups

Damage Mienshao takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

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.

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.