Mienshao Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mienshao in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mienshao
Mienshao is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 54.941 DPS.
Mienshao 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: Mienshao is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves as Mienshao 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 Mienshao is Shadow Mewtwo (54.941 DPS), Mega Alakazam (52.889 DPS), and Mega Rayquaza (48.710 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mienshao: After defeating Mienshao, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1509 and 1587 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1877-1975 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mienshao from raids will have exactly 1587 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 Mienshao?
The best counter for Mienshao is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 54.941 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (52.889 DPS) and Mega Rayquaza (48.710 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mienshao?
Mienshao 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 Mienshao weak to?
Mienshao is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mienshao be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mienshao's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mienshao from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mienshao from raids will have 1587 CP at level 20, or 1975 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1509. If you see 1587 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mienshao worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mienshao 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 Mienshao?
For the best moveset for Mienshao itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mienshao 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 Mienshao without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mienshao can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (46.118 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (45.333 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 Mienshao in raids?
Weather boost information for Mienshao 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.