Name origin

mighty
powerful
hyena
dog-like African mammal


Mightyena artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 262
Type Dark
Species Bite Pokémon
Height 3′3″ (0.99m)
Weight 81.6 lbs (37.0 kg)
Abilities Intimidate
Quick Feet
Moxie (Dream World)
Local № 011 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese Guraena

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 127 (16.6% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 128
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Mightyena stats

The base stats for Mightyena are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

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
LeafGreen
It will always obey the commands of a skilled TRAINER. Its behavior arises from its living in packs in ancient times.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
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.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Mightyena learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 BiteDarkPhysical60100
1 HowlNormalStatus--
5 HowlNormalStatus--
9 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
13 BiteDarkPhysical60100
17 Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
22 RoarNormalStatus-100
27 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
32 AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
37 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
42 TauntDarkStatus-100
47 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
52 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
57 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
62 Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100

Pre-evolution moves

Mightyena can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CrunchDarkPhysical80100

Egg moves

Mightyena learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Mightyena egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
LeerNormalStatus-100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
YawnNormalStatus--
SnatchDarkStatus--
Poison FangPoisonPhysical50100
AstonishGhostPhysical30100
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Me FirstNormalStatus--
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
Ice FangIcePhysical6595
Fire FangFirePhysical6595

Mightyena learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Mightyena egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
LeerNormalStatus-100
YawnNormalStatus--
Poison FangPoisonPhysical50100
AstonishGhostPhysical30100
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Me FirstNormalStatus--
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
Ice FangIcePhysical6595
Fire FangFirePhysical6595

Move Tutor moves

Mightyena can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
UproarNormalSpecial90100
SnatchDarkStatus--
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100

Mightyena can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100

Moves learnt by HM

Mightyena is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Mightyena is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Mightyena is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
95 SnarlDarkSpecial5595

Mightyena is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
49 SnatchDarkStatus--
58 EndureNormalStatus--
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
79 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Mightyena sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Mightyena normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Mightyena shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Mightyena normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Mightyena shiny sprite

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Where to find Mightyena

Emerald Route 120, 121, 123
Pearl
Diamond
Route 214, 215

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power ★ ★ ★
Skill
Stamina ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Mightyena questions