#619 Mienfoo

#619 Mienfoo

Height0.9 m(2'11")
Weight20 kg(44.1 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 5

Mienfoo's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 45
231
Attack 85
206
Defense 50
136
Sp. Atk 55
146
Sp. Def 50
136
Speed 65
166
1021
Type Effectiveness

Mienfoo Abilities

Prevents flinching.

Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

RecklessHidden

Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

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Mienfoo Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Poundnormalphysical40100Level 1The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.
DetectfightingstatusLevel 1This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Fake Outnormalphysical40100Level 5This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.
Reversalfightingphysical100Level 10An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Fury Swipesnormalphysical1880Level 15The user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Quick GuardfightingstatusLevel 20The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.
Force Palmfightingphysical60100Level 25The target is attacked with a shock wave. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
U Turnbugphysical70100Level 30After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Drain Punchfightingphysical75100Level 35The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Hone ClawsdarkstatusLevel 40The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Aura Spherefightingspecial80Level 45The user lets loose a pulse of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.
Bounceflyingphysical8585Level 51The user bounces up high on the first turn, then drops onto the target on the next turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Calm MindpsychicstatusLevel 55The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
High Jump Kickfightingphysical13090Level 60The target is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.
Acrobaticsflyingphysical55100TMThe user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60TMThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
AgilitypsychicstatusTMThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Baton PassnormalstatusTMThe user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulk UpfightingstatusTMThe user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.
Close Combatfightingphysical120100TMThe user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
CoachingfightingstatusTMThe user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flingdarkphysical100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blastfightingspecial12070TMThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Low Kickfightingphysical100TMA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Low Sweepfightingphysical65100TMThe user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
Poison Jabpoisonphysical80100TMThe target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych UpnormalstatusTMThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Rock Tombrockphysical6095TMThe user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Stone Edgerockphysical10080TMThe user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Swords DancenormalstatusTMA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tauntdarkstatus100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf 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.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Upper Handfightingphysical65100TMThe 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.
Feintnormalphysical30100EggThis attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.
Focus Punchfightingphysical150100EggThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Knock Offdarkphysical65100EggThe user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Mienfoo Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Black

In fights, they dominate with onslaughts of flowing, continuous attacks. With their sharp claws, they cut enemies.

White

They have mastered elegant combos. As they concentrate, their battle moves become swifter and more precise.

Black 2

It takes pride in the speed at which it can use moves. What it loses in power, it makes up for in quantity.

Ultra Sun

They can often be seen in packs in the morning, slowly moving their bodies through a series of poses.

Ultra Moon

They seclude themselves in the mountains and devote themselves to training. The form of their kicks and chops differs from pack to pack.

In Other Languages

Mienfoo's Japanese name is Kojofu (コジョフー). Here are all the official names for Mienfoo across different languages:

JapaneseコジョフーKojofu
Korean비조푸
Chinese (Traditional)功夫鼬
FrenchKungfouine
GermanLin-Fu
SpanishMienfoo
ItalianMienfoo
Chinese (Simplified)功夫鼬

Mienfoo Breeding

Hatch Time6,400 steps(25 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate180
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience70

How to Get Mienfoo

Mienfoo can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Mienfoo in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Mienfoo

Mienfoo is a Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 350, Mienfoo is classified as a Martial Arts Pokémon and is part of the Mienfoo → Mienshao evolution line.

In competitive play, Mienfoo is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Inner Focus and Regenerator and Reckless, which allow it to function as a bulky pivot with incredible longevity. Mienfoo is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Mienfoo can learn 83 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.9m tall and weighing 20kg, Mienfoo has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.