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Mightyena グラエナ Guraena
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Type	Dark
Species	Bite Pokémon
Height	3′03″ (1.0m)
Weight	81.6 lbs. (37.0kg)
Abilities	Intimidate
	Quick Feet
Egg group	Ground
Time to hatch	3,840 steps
Effort yield	2 Atk
Exp. yield	128 base exp.
Lv100 at	1,000,000 exp.
Gender	50% ♀ / 50% ♂
Pokédex color	Gray
Catch rate	127
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Mightyena (Japanese: グラエナ Guraena) is a Dark-type Pokémon.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the TCG 4 Game data 4.1 Pokédex entries 4.2 Game locations 4.2.1 In side games 4.3 Base stats 4.4 Type effectiveness 4.5 Learnset 4.5.1 By leveling up 4.5.2 By TM/HM 4.5.3 By breeding 4.5.4 Special moves 4.6 Side game data 4.7 Evolution 4.8 Sprites 4.9 Trivia 4.9.1 Origin 4.9.1.1 Name origin 4.10 In other languages 5 External links

Biology

Physiology

Mightyena is based off of a wolf. Mightyena's body is a mixture of black and gray colored fur.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Behavior

Mightyena tend to have a very loyal nature. If they recognize that their trainer is very experienced, they will obey orders without question. Mightyena live in packs led by a dominant Alpha Male and his mate. These wolf-like Pokémon use a number of vocal sounds to communicate with each other over a distance. When a scout sights prey, it alerts the pack with a loud howl. The pack divides into two groups for the hunt, one chasing the prey to a specific point, and the other jumping out in an ambush.

Habitat

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Mightyena first appeared during A Bite to Remember.

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

Butch of Team Rocket owns a Mightyena.

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

In the TCG

Main article: Mightyena (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
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.
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.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None	Evolve Poochyena
	Pokémon Emerald	Uncommon	Routes 120, 121, 123
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	None	Trade
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None	Evolve Poochyena
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Rare	Routes 214, 215 (PokéRadar, Diamond only)
	Pokémon Platinum		Unknown
	Pal Park		Field

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	Evolve from Poochyena

Base stats

HP:	70
Attack:	90
Defense:	70
SpAtk:	60
SpDef:	60
Speed:	70

Type effectiveness

Weakness	Resistance
Fighting: 2× Bug: 2×	Ghost: ½× Psychic: 0× Dark: ½×	Normal: 1× Flying: 1× Poison: 1× Ground: 1× Rock: 1× Steel: 1× Grass: 1× Fire: 1× Water: 1× Electric: 1× Ice: 1× Dragon: 1×

If Miracle Eye is used, the effectiveness of Psychic becomes 1×.

Learnset

Mightyena is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Generation III Level Move Type Prevoius Tackle Howl Sand Attack Bite Odor Sleuth 22 Roar 27 Swagger 32 Scary Face 37 Take Down 42 Taunt 47 Crunch 52 Thief

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Prevoius Tackle Howl Sand Attack Bite Odor Sleuth 22 Roar 27 Swagger 32 Assurance 37 Scary Face 42 Taunt 47 Embargo 52 Take Down 57 Thief 62 Sucker Punch

By TM/HM

#	Generation III	Generation IV
TM05	Roar	Roar
TM06	Toxic	Toxic
TM10	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM12	Taunt	Taunt
TM15	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM17	Protect	Protect
TM18	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM21	Frustration	Frustration
TM23	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM27	Return	Return
TM28	Dig	Dig
TM30	Shadow Ball	Shadow Ball
TM32	Double Team	Double Team
TM41	Torment	Torment
TM42	Facade	Facade
TM43	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest
TM45	Attract	Attract
TM46	Thief	Thief
TM49	Snatch	Snatch
TM58		Endure
TM63		Embargo
TM66		Payback
TM68		Giga Impact
TM78		Captivate
TM79		Dark Pulse
TM82		Sleep Talk
TM83		Natural Gift
TM87		Swagger
TM90		Substitute
HM04	Strength	Strength
HM06	Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By breeding

• Astonish
• Covet
• Feint
• Fire Fang
• Ice Fang
• Leer
• Poison Fang
• Sucker Punch
• Thunder Fang
• Yawn

Special moves

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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
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!

Evolution

Basic Poochyena

Level 18 Mightyena

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
				Image:Spr 3f 262.png
	Image:Spr 3r 262 s.png		Image:Spr 3e 262 s.gif	Image:Spr 3f 262 s.png		Image:Spr b g3 262 s.png
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			Back
	Image:Spr 4d 262.png		Image:Spr 4p 262.png
			Image:Spr 4p 262 s.png			Image:Spr b g4 262 s.png

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

Trivia

Origin

It shares some similarities with both canines and hyenas.

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
• Korean: 그라에나 Graena

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• The Mightyena Fanlisting, the fanlisting for Mightyena at The Anime Fanlistings Network

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