Mightyena (Pokémon)

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Mightyena グラエナ Guraena #262
Artwork from R/S/E
Type Dark ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Bite Pokémon
Abilities Intimidate or Quick Feet Quick Feet Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #011 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-041 N-091
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 81.6 lbs. Imperial 37.0 kg Metric 81.6 lbs./37.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 127 (16.6%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Ground group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 128 Battle Exp.: 1281*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Mightyena (Japanese: グラエナ Guraena) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Poochyena starting at level 18.

Biology

Physiology

Mightyena is based on a wolf. Its body is a mixture of black and gray colored fur, with black coloration on its lower legs, clawed feet, and tail. Mightyena has dark, triangular streak patterns below its eyes, which have yellow scleras and red irises. Mightyena has rhombus-shaped ears with dark insides, grey paw pads, and noses that are depicted as either red or black in coloration. It has eyebrow-like extensions on its head from the black, shaggy "mantle" of fur on its back.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Mightyena defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.

Behavior

Mightyena tend to have a very loyal nature. In the wild, they are pack animals who follow an experienced leader. As a result, if they recognize that their Trainer is very experienced, they will obey orders without question. Mightyena gives obvious signals when it is preparing to attack, starting to growl deeply and then flattening its body. It chases down prey in a pack. Mightyena seem prone to howling atop cliffs before leaping down to apprehend intruders.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Mightyena is a carnivorous, predatory species.

In the anime

File:Mightyena.png

Mightyena in the anime

Major appearances

Mightyena first appeared during A Bite to Remember.

In Jirachi: Wish Maker, Butler owns a Mightyena which he uses in his acts.

Minor appearances

Butch of Team Rocket owns a Mightyena.

Mightyena has also been seen used by many Team Magma grunts.

A Mightyena appeared in Camping It Up!.

A group of Mightyena appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG011 Mightyena Ash's Pokédex Mightyena, the Bite Pokémon. Mightyena is the evolved form of Poochyena. They move primarily in packs, working together to capture their prey.

In the manga

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS182 Before it attacks, it will growl and keep its body close to the ground. This Pokémon bites deep using its sharp fangs.*

In the TCG

Main article: Mightyena (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby Mightyena gives obvious signals when it is preparing to attack. It starts to growl deeply and then flattens its body. This Pokémon will bite savagely with its sharply pointed fangs. Sapphire Mightyena travel and act as a pack in the wild. The memory of its life in the wild compels the Pokémon to obey only those trainers that it recognizes to possess superior skill. Emerald In the wild, Mightyena live in a pack. They never defy their leader's orders. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork. FireRed It will always obey the commands of a skilled trainer. Its behavior arises from its living in packs in ancient times. LeafGreen It will always obey the commands of a skilled trainer. Its behavior arises from its living in packs in ancient times.
Generation IV Diamond It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer. Pearl It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer. Platinum It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer. HeartGold It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork. SoulSilver It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Poochyena Emerald Uncommon Routes 120, 121, 123 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Poochyena
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Routes 214, 215 (Poké Radar) (Diamond only) Platinum None Evolve Poochyena HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Poochyena
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 12 Endless Level 56 Forever Level 27 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Poochyena
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Concealed Ruins (B16-B29) World Abyss (B16-B27)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Old Mansion

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 420	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/4 ★★☆☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 5/5 ★★★★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 15/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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Special moves

Poochyena knows Heal Bell when purified in Pokémon XD and can evolve into Mightyena.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 262.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Wild Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP I will obey any order! It's my duty to serve and protect you! 26%-50% HP My HP has fallen about halfway down. 1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I may not be able to fulfill my duty... Level up I've been promoted in level! I'm ready for any order! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I've been promoted in level! I'm ready for any order!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Dark  ( Dark ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Poochyena  Dark

Level 18 →

First Evolution Mightyena  Dark

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Mightyena images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

It shares some similarities with both canines and hyenas. Although, the design may have been influenced by domestic breeds like the German Shepherd Dog, a breed with personalities that are heavily influenced by their owners. German Shepherds also commonly come in black and gray colorations. Its appearance may also be based on a brown hyena.

Name origin

Mightyena's name may be a portmanteau of might or mighty and hyena.

Its Japanese name may be a combination of growl and hyena.

In other languages

• German: Magnayen
• French: Grahyena - Could be a combination of the English word gray and hyena.
• Korean: 그라에나 Graena

External links

• The Mightyena Fanlisting, the fanlisting for Mightyena

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