
| Max CP | 3,101 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Mienshao is a Fighting-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,101 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Mienshao has base stats of 258 Attack, 127 Defense, and 163 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 548.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 258, Mienshao is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Cloudy weather, Mienshao receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Mienshao is 3km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 10 | +7 | 12.5 | - | - | - |
| Force Palm STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | -50 | - | 90 | -50 |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Blaze Kick STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brutal Swing STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Drain Punch STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Mienshao takes increased damage from these types:
Mienshao takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Mienshao in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 3 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 4 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 6 |
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 7 |
| Psychic | 270 | 151 | 181 | 3,673 |
| 8 |
| Dragon Psychic | 268 | 212 | 190 | 4,362 |
| 9 |
| Dragon Flying | 263 | 198 | 209 | 4,338 |
| 10 |
| Psychic | 261 | 175 | 163 | 3,626 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 1,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 1,496 |
| 5 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 21 | 1,497 |
| 6 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 1,498 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 1,497 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 38 | 2,498 |
| 2 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 38 | 2,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 39 | 2,498 |
| 4 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 38 | 2,493 |
| 5 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 38 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 39 | 2,493 |
| 7 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 39 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 39 | 2,495 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 38 | 2,488 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 39 | 2,496 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,323 | 1,161 | 1,548 | 1,936 | 2,710 | 3,073 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,317 | 1,158 | 1,544 | 1,930 | 2,703 | 3,064 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,315 | 1,157 | 1,543 | 1,929 | 2,701 | 3,062 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,300 | 1,150 | 1,533 | 1,917 | 2,683 | 3,042 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,294 | 1,147 | 1,529 | 1,911 | 2,676 | 3,034 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,277 | 1,138 | 1,518 | 1,897 | 2,656 | 3,012 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,254 | 1,127 | 1,502 | 1,878 | 2,630 | 2,982 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,281 | 1,140 | 1,520 | 1,900 | 2,661 | 3,017 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,208 | 1,104 | 1,472 | 1,840 | 2,576 | 2,921 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,987 | 993 | 1,324 | 1,656 | 2,318 | 2,628 |
Important CP values for Mienshao with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,073 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,710 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,472 - 1,548 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,840 - 1,936 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,472 - 1,548 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,104 - 1,161 CP |
Maximum CP for Mienshao with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 2,710 |
| 2 | 2,710 | 27 | 2,710 |
| 3 | 2,710 | 28 | 2,710 |
| 4 | 2,710 | 29 | 2,710 |
| 5 | 365 | 30 | 2,323 |
| 6 | 2,710 | 31 | 2,710 |
| 7 | 2,710 | 32 | 2,710 |
| 8 | 2,710 | 33 | 2,710 |
| 9 | 2,710 | 34 | 2,710 |
| 10 | 774 | 35 | 2,517 |
| 11 | 2,710 | 36 | 2,710 |
| 12 | 2,710 | 37 | 2,710 |
| 13 | 2,710 | 38 | 2,710 |
| 14 | 2,710 | 39 | 2,710 |
| 15 | 1,161 | 40 | 2,710 |
| 16 | 2,710 | 41 | 2,710 |
| 17 | 2,710 | 42 | 2,710 |
| 18 | 2,710 | 43 | 2,710 |
| 19 | 2,710 | 44 | 2,710 |
| 20 | 1,548 | 45 | 2,899 |
| 21 | 2,710 | 46 | 2,710 |
| 22 | 2,710 | 47 | 2,710 |
| 23 | 2,710 | 48 | 2,710 |
| 24 | 2,710 | 49 | 2,710 |
| 25 | 1,936 | 50 | 3,073 |
Mienshao (#620) is a Fighting-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,101 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Mienshao is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Mienshao in 2026.
Mienshao's Attack stat is 258 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Mienshao an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 127 Defense (Average) and 163 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 548. This gives Mienshao reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fighting-type Pokémon, Mienshao's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Mienshao depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Low Kick (Fast) with Brick Break (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Mienshao has 3 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Mienshao can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Rock, Dark-type threats while being weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy types.
In Master League, Mienshao faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
Mienshao appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Mienshao at Level 20 (1,472 - 1,548 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,840 - 1,936 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,548 CP.
Mienshao can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Mienshao is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Mienshao is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Mienshao gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,840 - 1,936 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
Q: What is Mienshao's max CP?
A: 3,073 CP at Level 50, or 2,710 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Mienshao good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Mienshao be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Mienshao is available.
Q: What is Mienshao weak to?
A: Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Low Kick + Brick Break for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.