mienshao

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

Type: Fighting

Abilities:

• Inner Focus: Prevents flinching.
• Regenerator (Hidden Ability): Restores a portion of its HP when withdrawn from battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Mienshao resembles a weasel or ferret, standing on two legs.
• It has long, slender limbs with whip-like arms, which are tipped with white claws.
• The body is predominantly pale lavender, with cream-colored sections on its face, neck, and lower body.
• Its face has a pointed snout and long, thin, cream-colored whiskers.
• Mienshao's long, flowing arm fur gives it a distinctive appearance, almost like sleeves.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Mienshao is known for its elegant and fluid movements, often compared to martial artists.
• It tends to inhabit mountainous regions and rocky terrains.
• This Pokémon is highly disciplined and spends much time honing its combat skills.
• Mienshao is generally solitary, focusing on perfecting its techniques rather than social interactions.

In Battle:

• Mienshao is known for its speed and physical attack power, making it a formidable opponent.
• It often uses its long arms to execute powerful, precise strikes.
• Signature moves include High Jump Kick and U-turn, allowing it to deal significant damage and switch out strategically.
• Strong against Dark, Rock, and Ice types, but weak against Flying, Psychic, and Fairy types.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Mienfoo starting at level 50.

Interesting Facts:

• Mienshao's design is inspired by martial arts masters, with its arm fur resembling traditional martial arts sleeves.
• It is known for its graceful movements and the sound of its arm fur slicing through the air.
• In the anime, Mienshao has been depicted as a fierce yet graceful fighter, often showcased in battle tournaments.
• The name Mienshao is derived from "mien" (Chinese for face or appearance) and "shào" (a transliteration of "shāo," meaning to burn or less commonly, "shào" for young), reflecting its elegant appearance and youthfulness in combat.

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.