mienshao

Mienshao is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Fighting

Abilities:

• Inner Focus: Prevents flinching.
• Regenerator (Hidden Ability): Restores a small amount of HP when the Pokémon is withdrawn from battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Mienshao is a bipedal, mustelid-like Pokémon with a slender and agile physique.
• It has predominantly white fur with purple markings on its arms and legs.
• Its limbs are long and whip-like, ending in three finger-like appendages.
• Mienshao's face is sharp, with small eyes and a furrowed brow, giving it a focused expression.
• The fur on its arms is particularly long and resembles sleeves, which it uses in its unique fighting style.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Mienshao is known for its graceful and efficient combat style, often making use of martial arts techniques.
• It prefers mountainous regions as its habitat, where it can hone its skills in peace.
• This Pokémon is very disciplined and spends a significant amount of time training.
• Mienshao is known to be solitary but can also form strong bonds with trainers who respect its abilities.

In Battle:

• Mienshao is a versatile and fast physical attacker, often utilizing hit-and-run tactics.
• Notable moves include High Jump Kick, U-turn, and Aura Sphere.
• Its Regenerator ability allows it to recover health when switching out, making it a great pivot Pokémon.
• Mienshao is effective against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel types but is vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy types.

Evolution:

• Mienshao evolves from Mienfoo starting at level 50.

Interesting Facts:

• Mienshao's design is likely inspired by martial artists, particularly those practicing Kung Fu.
• It is known as the "Martial Arts Pokémon," and its fighting style is depicted as elegant and fluid.
• Despite its combat prowess, Mienshao values peace and solitude, only engaging in battle when necessary.
• Mienshao's name may derive from "mien," an old English term for demeanor or appearance, and "shaolin," referencing the famous martial arts monks.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: It wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot even be seen.
• White: They use the long fur on their arms as a whip to strike their opponents.
• Black-2: Using the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop.
• White-2: Using the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop.
• X: It wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot even be seen.
• Y: Using the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop.
• Omega-Ruby: It wields the fur on its arms like a whip. Its arm attacks come with such rapidity that they cannot even be seen.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Using the long fur on its arms like whips, it launches into combo attacks that, once started, no one can stop.
• Ultra-Sun: It overwhelms its opponents with continuous attacks and then slowly stores up power before delivering the finishing blow.
• Ultra-Moon: 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!
• Sword: When Mienshao comes across a truly challenging opponent, it will lighten itself by biting off the fur on its arms.
• Shield: Delivered at blinding speeds, kicks from this Pokémon can shatter massive boulders into tiny pieces.