Mienfoo Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mienfoo in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mienfoo
Mienfoo is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 71.529 DPS.
Mienfoo can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mienfoo is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Mienfoo resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mienfoo is Shadow Mewtwo (71.529 DPS), Mega Alakazam (68.667 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (62.774 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mienfoo: After defeating Mienfoo, the catch encounter will have a CP between 759 and 813 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 944-1012 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mienfoo from raids will have exactly 813 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mienfoo?
The best counter for Mienfoo is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 71.529 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (68.667 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (62.774 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mienfoo?
Mienfoo can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mienfoo weak to?
Mienfoo is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mienfoo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mienfoo's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mienfoo from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mienfoo from raids will have 813 CP at level 20, or 1012 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 759. If you see 813 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mienfoo worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mienfoo is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mienfoo?
For the best moveset for Mienfoo itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mienfoo stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mienfoo without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mienfoo can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (59.294 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (58.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mienfoo in raids?
Weather boost information for Mienfoo is not currently available. Fighting-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.