Mightyena (Pokémon)

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Mightyena グラエナ Guraena

Artwork from R/S/E

Type Species  Dark  Bite Pokémon Abilities Exp. at 100 Intimidate or Quick Feet 1,000,000 Pokédex National #262 Johto #— Hoenn #011 Sinnoh #— Browser Fiore R— Almia R— Height Weight 3'03" 81.6 lbs. Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate Gray 127 Gender ratio   50% male   50% female Egg groups Egg cycles Ground 16 (4080 steps*) EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Exp. 128 External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Eevee's Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex (Gen. IV) Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Mightyena (Japanese: グラエナ Guraena) is a Dark-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Poochyena starting at level 18.

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 2.1 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokédex entries 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Stats 5.3.1 Base stats 5.3.2 Pokéthlon stats 5.4 Type effectiveness 5.5 Learnset 5.5.1 By leveling up 5.5.2 By TM/HM 5.5.3 By breeding 5.5.4 By tutoring 5.5.5 Special moves 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 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. 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.

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.

A Mightyena appeared in Camping It Up!.

A Mightyena also appeared in DP140.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex 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. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

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

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
I	This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II	This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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.
	Platinum	It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.
	HeartGold	Currently unknown
	SoulSilver	Currently unknown

Game locations

Gen	Game		Rarity	Area
I	This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II	This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	None	Evolve Poochyena
	Emerald		Uncommon	Routes 120, 121, 123
	FireRed	LeafGreen	None	Trade
	Colosseum		None	Trade
	XD		None	Evolve Poochyena
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Rare	Routes 214, 215 (Poké Radar) (Diamond only)
	Platinum		None	Evolve Poochyena
	HeartGold	SoulSilver	None	Trade
	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 Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Poochyena
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Concealed Ruins (B16-B29) World Abyss (B16-B27)

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 a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéthlon stats

Speed 4 ★★★★	Power 5 ★★★★★
Technique 3 ★★★	Stamina 5 ★★★★★
Jump 3 ★★★	Total 20 ★★★★

Type effectiveness

Weak to	Resistant to	Immune to	Normal effectiveness
Fighting : 2×  Bug : 2×	Ghost : ½×  Dark : ½×	Psychic : 0×	Normal : 1×  Flying : 1×  Poison : 1×  Ground : 1×  Rock : 1×  Steel : 1×  Fire : 1×  Water : 1×  Grass : 1×  Electric : 1×  Ice : 1×  Dragon : 1×
Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Mightyena is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

• Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.

By leveling up

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: III

Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal Start Tackle Normal Physical 35 95% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ Start Howl Normal Status — —% 40 Cool 0 Start Sand-Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ Start Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 5 Howl Normal Status — —% 40 Cool 0 9 Sand-Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 13 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 17 Odor Sleuth Normal Status — —% 40 Smart 1 ♥ 22 Roar Normal Status — 100% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 27 Swagger Normal Status — 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 32 Assurance Dark Physical 50 100% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥ 37 Scary Face Normal Status — 90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 42 Taunt Dark Status — 100% 20 Smart 0 47 Embargo Dark Status — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 52 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 57 Thief Dark Physical 40 100% 10 Tough 0 62 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 80 100% 5 Smart 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: III

TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal TM05 Roar Normal Status — 100% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special — 100% 15 Smart 1 ♥ TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM12 Taunt Dark Status — 100% 20 Smart 0 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 0 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM28 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 Smart 1 ♥ TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM41 Torment Dark Status — 100% 15 Tough 0 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 Cute 0 TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM46 Thief Dark Physical 40 100% 10 Tough 0 TM49 Snatch Dark Status — —% 10 Smart 0 TM58 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM63 Embargo Dark Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM66 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10 Cool 1 ♥ TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM78 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM79 Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 Smart 1 ♥ HM04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: III

Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal Diglett, Dugtrio Aipom, Ambipom Girafarig Stantler Whismur, Loudred, Exploud Mawile Wailmer, Wailord Kecleon Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15 Smart 3 ♥♥♥ Mankey, Primeape Teddiursa, Ursaring Zigzagoon, Linoone Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking Skitty, Delcatty Covet Normal Physical 40 100% 40 Cute 0 Snubbull, Granbull Houndour, Houndoom Manectric Arbok Growlithe, Arcanine Flareon Donphan Exploud Hippowdon Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15 Beauty 3 ♥♥♥ Snubbull, Granbull Snorunt, Glalie Arbok Piloswine, Mamoswine Glaceon Floatzel Walrein Exploud Hippowdon Ice Fang Ice Physical 65 95% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ Ekans, Arbok Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking Mankey, Primeape Growlithe, Arcanine Farfetch'd Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion Sneasel, Weavile Teddiursa, Ursaring Houndour, Houndoom Stantler Electrike, Manectric Zangoose Absol Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape Shinx, Luxio, Luxray Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ Sentret, Furret Stantler Absol Lucario Me First Normal Status — —% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ Seviper Poison Fang Poison Physical 50 100% 15 Smart 2 ♥♥ Rattata, Raticate, Diglett Dugtrio Sentret, Furret Spinda Kecleon Poochyena, Mightyena Mawile Glameow, Purugly Absol Sucker Punch Dark Physical 80 100% 5 Smart 2 ♥♥ Snubbull, Granbull Houndoom Electrike, Manectric Arbok Shinx, Luxio, Luxray Arcanine Jolteon Exploud Donphan Hippowdon Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15 Smart 3 ♥♥♥ Wooper, Quagsire Dunsparce Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking Bidoof, Bibarel Hippopotas, Hippowdon Yawn Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon *Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: III

Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal D P Pt HG SS Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Sucker Punch Dark Physical 80 100% 5 Smart 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Uproar Normal Special 50 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game, while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

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 Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -4.5%	IQ Group: D

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
	File:Spr 3r 262 s.png		File:Spr 3e 262 s.gif	File:Spr 3f 262 s.png		File:Spr b g3 262 s.png
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	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 grey colorations.

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 - Includes hyena.
• Korean: 그라에나 Graena

External links

• The Mightyena Fanlisting, the fanlisting for Mightyena

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