# Mienshao - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Mienshao builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Mienshao Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Mienshao)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Mienshao
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Mienshao.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **U-turn**: 99.868%
- **High Jump Kick**: 93.909%
- **Stone Edge**: 49.332%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 37.976%
- **Aerial Ace**: 31.412%
- **Rock Slide**: 31.301%
- **Fake Out**: 27.718%
- **Hidden Power Psychic**: 9.599%
- **Other**: 18.885%

## Common Abilities
- **Reckless**: 60.206%
- **Regenerator**: 39.558%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.236%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 33.777%
- **Choice Band**: 31.396%
- **Life Orb**: 29.024%
- **Fist Plate**: 5.093%
- **Other**: 0.710%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 41.136%
- **Keldeo**: 38.409%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 28.392%
- **Terrakion**: 27.928%
- **Breloom**: 27.831%
- **Heracross**: 27.800%

## FAQ for Mienshao in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Mienshao?
The most common moves for Mienshao are U-turn, High Jump Kick, Stone Edge, Hidden Power Ice. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Mienshao?
Mienshao is frequently paired with Excadrill, Keldeo, Landorus-Therian, Terrakion. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Mienshao weak to and resistant against?
Mienshao is weak to Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Mienshao?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Mienshao?
The top build for Mienshao features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 34.898% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Mienshao?
Mienshao is most effectively run with the ability **Reckless** (60.206%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (33.777%).

### What is the most common role for Mienshao?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Mienshao often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Mienshao?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 105 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Mienshao on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Mienshao) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Mienshao
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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