# Mienshao - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

> Find the best Mienshao builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Mienshao Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **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/gen9ou/Mienshao)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Mienshao
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## 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**: 99.102%
- **Knock Off**: 99.027%
- **Close Combat**: 96.555%
- **Ice Spinner**: 58.287%
- **Triple Axel**: 22.137%
- **Stone Edge**: 10.613%
- **Other**: 14.279%

## Common Abilities
- **Regenerator**: 98.193%
- **Reckless**: 1.486%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.321%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 48.525%
- **Assault Vest**: 26.437%
- **Choice Scarf**: 21.695%
- **Other**: 3.343%

## Common Teammates
- **Gliscor**: 72.446%
- **Corviknight**: 71.965%
- **Toxapex**: 57.127%
- **Blissey**: 56.811%
- **Dondozo**: 56.522%
- **Dragonite**: 15.765%

## FAQ for Mienshao in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Mienshao?
The most common moves for Mienshao are U-turn, Knock Off, Close Combat, Ice Spinner. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Mienshao?
Mienshao is frequently paired with Gliscor, Corviknight, Toxapex, Blissey. 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 **Naive** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/4/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 44.802% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Mienshao?
Mienshao is most effectively run with the ability **Regenerator** (98.193%) and the item **Life Orb** (48.525%).

### What is the most common role for Mienshao?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Mienshao often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Mienshao) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Mienshao
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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