mienfoo
Generation V · #0619 — Martial Arts Pokémon
Mienfoo, known as the Martial Arts Pokémon, is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V that embodies the principles of disciplined combat and graceful precision. With a National Pokédex number of 619, Mienfoo represents the foundation of an evolutionary line dedicated to mastering flowing, continuous attacks. Standing at just 0.9 meters tall and weighing 20.0 kilograms, this small but fierce Pokémon packs a remarkable amount of technique and determination into its compact frame. Despite its diminutive stature, Mienfoo possesses a temperamental nature that belies its size, attacking anyone who approaches it carelessly with a flurry of attacks. The Pokédex entries paint a picture of a Pokémon that takes immense pride in the speed and quantity of its moves rather than raw power, compensating for modest individual strike strength through relentless combinations and elegant combos.
Base Stats
Height
0.9m
Weight
20.0kg
Category
Martial Arts Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
yellow
Shape
upright
Abilities
Prevents flinching.
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
Mienfoo Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mienfoo is a yellow, bipedal Pokémon with a mustelid-like appearance, featuring round ears, striking red eyes, and a pink nose with whiskers on each side. Its most distinctive features are its red arms, which resemble flared sleeves, contrasting sharply with its yellow paws and body. A small red band adorns its chest, while red fur piles around its thighs, creating the appearance of a martial arts tunic or robe. The creature's legs are predominantly red, and its yellow tail is distinctively tipped with red, giving it an appearance befitting its martial arts theme. According to Pokédex records from Sword and Shield, a well-trained Mienfoo is capable of executing over 100 arm chops in the span of just one minute, showcasing the incredible muscular development and control this Pokémon maintains despite its small size. The species possesses sharp claws that it uses effectively in combat, capable of cutting through enemies with precision during its flowing attack sequences.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Mienfoo Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Mienfoo exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio, with 50% of the species being male and 50% female, meaning breeding populations maintain equal representation of both sexes. The species belongs to the Field and Human-Like egg groups, categorizing it alongside other creatures that share mammalian or humanoid characteristics. With a base friendship value of 70 (in Generations V through VII, later adjusted), Mienfoo demonstrates a naturally cooperative temperament toward trainers who treat it with respect and kindness, though this friendliness does not extend to those who approach it carelessly in the wild. The species has a hatching cycle of 25 eggs, requiring between 6,169 and 6,425 steps to hatch depending on various in-game factors. Mienfoo's growth rate is classified as medium-slow, meaning it takes a moderate amount of experience to reach higher levels compared to faster-growing species, reflecting the idea that true martial mastery takes time and dedication to achieve.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
sun moon
tm01
x y
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
+672 more TMs/HMs
mienfoo's Evolution Chain
Mienfoo Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mienfoo undergoes a significant transformation when it reaches level 50, evolving into Mienshao, a more powerful and refined Fighting-type Pokémon. This evolution represents the culmination of Mienfoo's martial training journey, with Mienshao becoming faster, stronger, and far more dangerous in combat. The evolution is not merely a physical transformation but rather the maturation of all the techniques and discipline that Mienfoo has accumulated during its mountain training regimen. Mienshao maintains the Fighting-type designation while gaining access to improved base stats, particularly in attack and speed categories, allowing it to execute the high-frequency combo attacks that Mienfoo specializes in with even greater effectiveness. The evolution line has no Mega Evolution or other alternate forms, keeping the focus on the pure martial progression from student Mienfoo to master Mienshao.
Where to Find
dragonspiral tower
unova
+41 more
unova victory road
unova
+29 more
trial chamber
unova
unova route 14
unova
+7 more
unova route 22
unova
+9 more
unova route 23
unova
+1 more
kalos route 8
kalos
+5 more
vast poni canyon
alola
Mienfoo Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Mienfoo exhibits a lifestyle deeply rooted in martial discipline and pack-based training rituals. These Pokémon seclude themselves in mountainous regions where they devote themselves entirely to perfecting their combat techniques, much like monks or martial artists in human cultures. The Pokédex entry from Ultra Moon reveals that Mienfoo can often be seen in packs during the morning hours, slowly moving their bodies through deliberate series of poses that resemble meditation or kata practice. Notably, the form and style of their kicks and chops differs from pack to pack, suggesting that each group develops its own distinct martial philosophy and technique lineage. Despite their dedication to training and their small, almost unassuming appearance, individual Mienfoo possess fierce temperaments that make them dangerous opponents. The species dominates fights through onslaughts of flowing, continuous attacks, with each movement building into the next with almost choreographed precision, creating elegant combinations that become swifter and more precise as the Pokémon concentrates on the battle.
Pokedex Entries
In fights, they dominate with onslaughts of flowing, continuous attacks. With their sharp claws, they cut enemies.
It takes pride in the speed at which it can use moves. What it loses in power, it makes up for in quantity.
They have mastered elegant combos. As they concentrate, their battle moves become swifter and more precise.
It takes pride in the speed at which it can use moves. What it loses in power, it makes up for in quantity.
In fights, they dominate with onslaughts of flowing, continuous attacks. With their sharp claws, they cut enemies.
It takes pride in the speed at which it can use moves. What it loses in power, it makes up for in quantity.
In fights, they dominate with onslaughts of flowing, continuous attacks. With their sharp claws, they cut enemies.
They can often be seen in packs in the morning, slowly moving their bodies through a series of poses.
They seclude themselves in the mountains and devote themselves to training. The form of their kicks and chops differs from pack to pack.
In one minute, a well-trained Mienfoo can chop with its arms more than 100 times.
Though small, Mienfoo’s temperament is fierce. Any creature that approaches Mienfoo carelessly will be greeted with a flurry of graceful attacks.
Mienfoo Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Mienfoo is derived from a combination of linguistic elements that reference both its appearance and its cultural inspiration. The Japanese name, Kojofu, contains references to martial arts terminology, specifically evoking the concept of a young martial arts student or practitioner still in training. The English name Mienfoo blends these martial arts associations with phonetic elements, creating a name that feels both distinctly Asian in flavor and naturally pronounceable in English. The design itself draws heavily from martial arts cinema and East Asian martial traditions, with the creature's yellow and red coloration, flowing sleeves, and focused demeanor evoking the image of a monk or kung fu student. The mustelid-like base of the design—resembling creatures like ferrets or weasels—provides an animal foundation known for quick, flowing movements and sharp claws, making it thematically appropriate for a martial arts specialist. Every visual element from the robe-like fur arrangement to the deliberate pose of the creature's stance reinforces the concept of disciplined martial training and spiritual dedication.
Learnable Moves
Mienfoo can learn 83 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| aura sphere | fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| coaching | fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double slap | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dual chop | dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake out | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| feint | normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| force palm | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| high jump kick | fighting | Physical | 130 | 90 | 10 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| jump kick | fighting | Physical | 100 | 95 | 10 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| me first | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| meditate | psychic | Status | — | — | 40 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick guard | fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smelling salts | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| upper hand | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 |
| vital throw | fighting | Physical | 70 | — | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Mienfoo Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Mienfoo serves primarily as an entry-level Fighting-type option, though its limited power output and modest base stat total of 350 restrict its viability in higher-level competitive play. The creature's base Attack stat of 85 provides a reasonable foundation for physical moves, while its base Speed of 65 grants moderate initiative in battle, though it lacks the exceptional velocity of truly competitive sweepers. Mienfoo's three available abilities offer distinct strategic approaches: Inner Focus prevents the flinching status, Regenerator allows it to recover one-third of its maximum HP upon switching out, and the hidden ability Reckless amplifies recoil-based moves to 1.2 times their normal power. The Regenerator ability proves particularly valuable for sustained battles, allowing Mienfoo to function as a potential hit-and-run attacker that can switch in and out of battle while maintaining health. Competitive trainers typically consider Mienfoo a stepping stone toward its evolution Mienshao, which benefits from the same training regimen and experience but reaches the stat thresholds necessary for serious competitive consideration.
Commonly Asked Questions About Mienfoo
What type is Mienfoo?
Mienfoo is a fighting type Pokemon.
What does Mienfoo evolve into?
Mienfoo evolves into mienshao.
What are Mienfoo's weaknesses?
Mienfoo is weak to flying, psychic and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Mienfoo?
Mienfoo can be found in dragonspiral tower (unova), unova victory road (unova) and trial chamber (unova) and 5 other locations.
Mienfoo Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Mienfoo has established itself within Pokémon culture as the quintessential representation of martial arts mastery and disciplined training. The species appears prominently in various Pokémon media, including the animated series and manga adaptations, where its dedication to improvement serves as an inspirational character trait. In Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Mienfoo takes on a teaching role, instructing younger Pokémon like Skiddo in the fundamentals of martial arts, reinforcing its position as a mentor figure despite its small stature. The design resonates strongly with trainers who appreciate East Asian martial arts aesthetics and philosophy, making Mienfoo a popular choice among players seeking to build teams with thematic coherence. The creature's emphasis on technique over raw power appeals to players who enjoy strategic, combo-based gameplay, and its eventual evolution into Mienshao provides a satisfying progression arc for those committed to training their Mienfoo companions from early stages through higher levels.
Where to Find Mienfoo in Every Pokémon Game
Mienfoo first became available to trainers in Generation V, where it was assigned Pokédex numbers 125 in Pokémon Black and White and 219 in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. The species has maintained consistent availability across most subsequent generations, appearing in Pokémon X and Y as entry 0003 in the Coastal Kalos regional Pokédex, in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon as entry 0359 in the Alola Pokédex, and in Pokémon Sword and Shield as entry 0163 within the Isle of Armor expansion. Mienfoo also appears in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the recent remake of Pokémon X and Y. The species can be encountered in various locations depending on the generation, typically found in mountainous or training-oriented areas that align with its lore of secluded martial arts practice. With a capture rate of 180, Mienfoo proves relatively easy to catch compared to many Pokémon, making it an accessible choice for trainers building their teams early in their journey. The species maintains a base happiness value that encourages trainers to bond with their captured Mienfoo, fostering the companionship necessary for evolution into the more powerful Mienshao.