Mightyena

Mightyena is a Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Mightyena artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0262
Type Dark
Species Bite Pokémon
Height 1.0 m (3′03″)
Weight 37.0 kg (81.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Intimidate
2. Quick Feet
Moxie (hidden ability)
Local № 0011 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0045 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0011 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0008 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 127 (16.6% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 147
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 70
250 344
Attack 90
166 306
Defense 70
130 262
Sp. Atk 60
112 240
Sp. Def 60
112 240
Speed 70
130 262
Total 420 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Mightyena.

Evolution chart

(Level 18)

Mightyena changes

Pokédex entries

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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It will always obey the commands of a skilled TRAINER. Its behavior arises from its living in packs in ancient times.
Emerald In the wild, MIGHTYENA live in a pack. They never defy their leader’s orders. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.
X It will always obey the commands of a skilled Trainer. Its behavior arises from its living in packs in ancient times.
Y It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.

Moves learned by Mightyena

Moves learnt by level up

Mightyena learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
13HowlNormalStatus
13LeerNormalStatus 100
16RoarNormalStatus
20SwaggerNormalStatus 85
24AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
28Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
36TauntDarkStatus 100
44YawnNormalStatus
48Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
52Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
56Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Mightyena learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95

Egg moves

Mightyena does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Mightyena is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
02CharmFairyStatus 100
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
08Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
09Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
10Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
30SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
62Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
63Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical 85 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
85RestPsychicStatus
87TauntDarkStatus 100
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
117Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
127Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
130Helping HandNormalStatus
140Nasty PlotDarkStatus
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
172RoarNormalStatus
177SpiteGhostStatus 100
183Super FangNormalPhysical 90
191UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
199Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
205EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
221Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Mightyena learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1HowlNormalStatus
1Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
1SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
4HowlNormalStatus
7Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
10BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
13Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
16RoarNormalStatus
20SwaggerNormalStatus 85
24AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
28Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
32HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
36TauntDarkStatus 100
40CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
44YawnNormalStatus
48Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
52Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
56Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Mightyena learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95

Egg moves

Mightyena learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Mightyena gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
LeerNormalStatus 100
Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
Poison FangPoisonPhysical 50 100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
YawnNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Mightyena is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
05RoarNormalStatus
11Sunny DayFireStatus
12TauntDarkStatus 100
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
23Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
41TormentDarkStatus 100
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
58EndureNormalStatus
63Nasty PlotDarkStatus
66PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
78SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
79Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
96StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Mightyena sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Mightyena sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Mightyena sprite from Diamond & Pearl Mightyena sprite from Black & White Mightyena sprite from X & Y Mightyena sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Mightyena Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Mightyena Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Mightyena Shiny sprite from Black & White Mightyena Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Mightyena

Ruby
Sapphire
Evolve Poochyena
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 120, 121, 123
Diamond Route 214, 215
Pearl Trade/migrate from another game
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Poochyena
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White Evolve Poochyena
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X Route 15
Y Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Poochyena
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond Route 214, 215, Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Icy Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Glacial Cavern
Shining Pearl Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Icy Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Glacial Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Mightyena questions

Other languages

English Mightyena
Japanese グラエナ (Graena)
German Magnayen
French Grahyèna
Italian Mightyena
Spanish Mightyena
Korean 그라에나 (geuraena)
Chinese (Simplified) 大狼犬
Chinese (Traditional) 大狼犬

 

English Bite Pokémon
Japanese かみつきポケモン
German Biss-Pokémon
French Pokémon Morsure
Italian Pokémon Morso
Spanish Pokémon Mordisco
Korean 물어뜯기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 紧咬宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 緊咬寶可夢

Name origin

mighty
powerful
hyena
dog-like African mammal