# Mienshao - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Mienshao in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Mienshao)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Mienshao
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 96.998%
- **High Jump Kick**: 73.900%
- **Swords Dance**: 41.935%
- **Stone Edge**: 40.984%
- **Wide Guard**: 26.346%
- **Rock Slide**: 20.780%
- **U-turn**: 19.531%
- **Knock Off**: 16.520%
- **Drain Punch**: 10.950%
- **Low Kick**: 9.721%

## Common Abilities
- **Reckless**: 50.655%
- **Inner Focus**: 25.507%
- **Regenerator**: 23.838%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 70.583%
- **Life Orb**: 10.677%
- **Fightinium Z**: 8.278%
- **Leftovers**: 2.493%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.481%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.078%
- **Other**: 3.411%

## Common Teammates
- **Raichu-Alola**: 41.108%
- **Weavile**: 41.100%
- **Ambipom**: 41.095%
- **Blastoise-Mega**: 41.095%
- **Salazzle**: 40.981%
- **Arcanine**: 9.539%

## FAQ for Mienshao in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Mienshao?
The most common moves for Mienshao are Fake Out, High Jump Kick, Swords Dance, Stone Edge. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Mienshao?
Mienshao is frequently paired with Raichu-Alola, Weavile, Ambipom, Blastoise-Mega. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 79.384% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Mienshao?
Mienshao is most effectively run with the ability **Reckless** (50.655%) and the item **Focus Sash** (70.583%).

### 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 vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Mienshao) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Mienshao
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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