Mightyena (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Mightyena (disambiguation).

Mightyena グラエナ Guraena #262
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Dark Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Bite Pokémon
Abilities Intimidate or Quick Feet Quick Feet Blue-Striped ----- Moxie Hidden Ability
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 Field 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 Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Poochyena starting at level 18.

Biology

Physiology

Mightyena is based on a hyena. 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, gray paw pads, and noses that are red 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 tends to have a very loyal nature. In the wild, it is a pack animal that follows an experienced leader. As a result, if it recognizes that its Trainer is very experienced, it will obey orders without any problem. As depicted in Zoroark Master of Illusions, Mightyena is prone to licking the faces of the people it is fond of, like a dog. 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 seems prone to howling atop cliffs before leaping down to apprehend intruders.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

This species lives in grassland areas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Mightyena is a carnivorous, predatory species.

In the anime

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.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Mightyena is owned by Joe, Karl's grandfather. It worked alongside Tammy's Tangrowth to catch Zorua, and participated in the final battle against Grings Kodai.

Minor appearances

Butch of Team Rocket owns a Mightyena which first appeared in Oaknapped.

Mightyena has also been seen used by many Team Magma Grunts. Their first appearance was in A Tree Team Scheme!.

A Mightyena appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

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

Ruby's Mightyena, Nana

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Nana

Ruby's Poochyena, Nana, evolved into Mightyena in Granite Cave as the boy met up with Steven. With its increased strength and capacity for better handling advanced techniques such as Hyper Beam, it proved to become a force to be reckoned with, able to defend the boy against his powerful father Norman, and outdo Sapphire's Rono when it was attacked by surprise.

Before this, several wild Mightyena were seen being the Pokémon that attacked Professor Birch. The shiny gleam on their fur had the Contest-obsessed boy jealous.

In the Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga

Main article: Mightyena (CCP)

Mightyena is Poochyena's older brother.

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 {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer. 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 Evolve Poochyena Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Poochyena (White only) 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 Fire Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Seabreeze Trail (Post-ending)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Emerald		Pecha Berry (5%)
Diamond	Pearl	Pecha Berry (5%)

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

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Howl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 00Start Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 055 Howl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 099 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 1313 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1717 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 2222 Roar Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 2727 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 09090% 15 3232 Assurance Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 3737 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 4242 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 4747 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 5252 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 5757 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100100% 10 6262 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mightyena Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mightyena Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mightyena Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mightyena Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100%	15
	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95%	15
	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95%	15
	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
	Me First	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Poison Fang	Poison	Physical	50	100%	15
	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5
	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95%	15
	Yawn	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mightyena in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Mightyena in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mightyena Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mightyena Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
B	W	B2	W2	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Mightyena can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Mightyena cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mightyena Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mightyena Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
‡	Dark PulseBW	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mightyena Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mightyena Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

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   It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack 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. Mightyena's appearance as well as the fact that it is a pack animal is reminiscent of a spotted hyena.

Name origin

Mightyena may be a combination of mighty and hyena.

Guraena may be a combination of growl and hyena.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese グラエナ Guraena From growl and hyena French Grahyena From grand and hyena Spanish Mightyena Same as English name German Magnayen From magna and Hyäne Italian Mightyena Same as English name Korean 그라에나 Graena Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 大狼犬 Dàlángquǎn Literally "Big wolf dog" Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Mightyena (CCP)
• Nana

External links

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