# Mienshao - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Mienshao in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Mienshao)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Mienshao
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 93.727%
- **Close Combat**: 93.048%
- **Wide Guard**: 91.587%
- **Knock Off**: 41.645%
- **Coaching**: 18.378%
- **Quick Guard**: 13.248%
- **Feint**: 11.664%
- **Taunt**: 8.607%
- **Upper Hand**: 5.863%
- **U-turn**: 5.636%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 94.105%
- **Regenerator**: 5.414%
- **Reckless**: 0.480%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 78.084%
- **Safety Goggles**: 5.182%
- **Life Orb**: 4.759%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.809%
- **Covert Cloak**: 2.182%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.984%
- **Other**: 5.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 34.413%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 32.071%
- **Dusclops**: 23.670%
- **Araquanid**: 23.440%
- **Rayquaza**: 23.392%
- **Malamar**: 23.392%

## FAQ for Mienshao in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Mienshao?
The most common moves for Mienshao are Fake Out, Close Combat, Wide Guard, Knock Off. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Mienshao?
Mienshao is frequently paired with Calyrex-Shadow, Grimmsnarl, Dusclops, Araquanid. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 `4/252/0/0/0/248`. This configuration accounts for 40.589% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Mienshao?
Mienshao is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (94.105%) and the item **Focus Sash** (78.084%).

### What is the most common role for Mienshao?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Mienshao often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9vgc2026regi-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/gen9vgc2026regi/Mienshao) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regi) - Build teams with Mienshao
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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