Mightyena (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0261MS.png #0261: Poochyena
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Mightyena (disambiguation).
Mightyena
Bite Pokémon
グラエナ
Graena
#0262
Mightyena



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dark Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Intimidate or Quick FeetGen IV+ Cacophony
Cacophony
Moxie
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
127 (26%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
3'03" 1.0 m
Mightyena
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Weight
81.6 lbs. 37.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
128
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
147
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Mightyena
0
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
0
Atk
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Sp.Def
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HP
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Atk
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0
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0
Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Gray
Base friendship
70
External Links

Mightyena (Japanese: グラエナ Graena) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Poochyena starting at level 18.

Biology

Mightyena is a mammalian Pokémon that strongly resembles a cross between a canine and a hyena. Its fur is mostly short and gray, but its lower legs, tail, and two thick shaggy strips starting behind its eyes and running the length of its body are black. It has dark, triangular streak patterns below its eyes, which are red with yellow sclerae. Its ears are rhombus-shaped with dark insides, its nose is red, and it has gray paw pads.

Mightyena gives obvious signals when it is about to attack, as it starts to growl deeply and flattens its body. Mightyena travels and lives as a pack in the wild, consisting of around ten individuals. Once a Mightyena targets a prey, it will never allow it to escape. The pack chases prey and defeats foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork. The pack can also howl in unison to send information to allies from far away. Mightyena living in a pack follows a strict hierarchy, and will always follow the orders of their leader. This instinct also compels Mightyena to obey only the most experienced of Trainers. As depicted in the movie Zoroark: Master of Illusions, Mightyena is prone to licking the faces of the people it's fond of. This species lives in grasslands and savannas. In Lental, Mightyena preys on Furret.

Evolution

Mightyena evolves from Poochyena

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0261Poochyena.png
Unevolved
Poochyena
 Dark 

0262Mightyena.png
First Evolution
Mightyena
 Dark 

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#011
Kanto
#—
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
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.
White
Black 2 It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #045
Hoenn
#011
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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#8
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet They faithfully follow the orders of their leader. Prey targeted by Mightyena is never allowed to escape the outstanding teamwork of its pursuers.
Violet Once it's caught the scent of faraway prey, the leader gives a signal, and the whole pack moves out.


Pokédex Image Mightyena SV Kitakami.png
Mightyena in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evolve Poochyena
Emerald
Routes 120, 121, and 123
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Evolve Poochyena
Generation IV
Diamond
Routes 214 and 215 (Poké Radar)
Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Evolve Poochyena
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Poochyena
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
Evolve Poochyena
Black 2 White 2
Trade
Generation VI
X
Route 15, Friend Safari (Dark)
Y
Friend Safari (Dark)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Poochyena
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank, Event
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond
Routes 214 and 215 (Poké Radar)
Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Shining Pearl
Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 2.0.1+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods
Tera Raid Battles (4★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Poochyena
Trozei!
Secret Storage 12, Endless Level 56, Forever Level 27, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Poochyena
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B16F-B29F), World Abyss (B16F-B29F)
MD Sky
Concealed Ruins (B16F-B29F), World Abyss (B16F-B29F)
Ranger: GS
Old Mansion, Fire Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Meadow: Seabreeze Trail (Post-ending)
Rumble U
Wonder Area: Pokémon Outbreak!, Chill Battle: The Three Little Tepig (Boss)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Tu
Rumble World
Ruby Volcano: Smoldering Caldera (All Areas), Distortion Land: Withered Cemetery (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Pinsir Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Zygarde Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Frosty Forest (7F-9F), Howling Forest (11F-15F), Joyous Tower (56F-60F), Purity Forest (56F-60F)
Fainted Pokémon: Mt. Blaze
Mystery House: Howling Forest
New Snap
Shiver SnowfieldsNight
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Wacky Workshop: Stage 173
Prasino Woods: Stage 579
Masters EX
Seasonal sync pair scout: Hilbert (Fall 2020) & Mightyena


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
USUM Team Rainbow Rocket's Ambition Archie's Mightyena All Japan 64 January 20 to March 11, 2018

Held items

Games Held items
Emerald
Diamond Pearl

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
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 IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15
011 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15
011 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15
011 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
011 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
Evo.Evo. Snarl Dark Special 05555 09595% 15
1313 Howl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
1313 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
1616 Roar Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
2020 Swagger Normal Status 0000 08585% 15
2424 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10
2828 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
3636 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
4444 Yawn Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
4848 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
5252 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
5656 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10
  • 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

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM009Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM010Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM062Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM063Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM094Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM117Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM127Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM140Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM177Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM183Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM183 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000 090}}90% 10
TM191Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM199Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM221Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM221 Throat Chop Dark 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 or an alternate form of Mightyena
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
DiglettDiglettDugtrioDugtrioAipomAmbipomGirafarigFarigirafStantlerWyrdeerSeedotNuzleafShiftryFinizenPalafin
Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15
MankeyEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreonLeafeonGlaceonSylveonTeddiursaUrsaringUrsalunaSlakothSlakingEspurrMeowsticGreedentLechonkOinkologneFidoughDachsbun
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
SeviperShroodleGrafaiai
Poison Fang Poison Physical 50 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mightyena
  • 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 a prior Evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • 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

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Lunge Team Magma's Mightyena (EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua 37)
Butler's Mightyena (Movie VS Pack 12)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS262.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani262.png
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, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 262.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 262.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Zoroark
Connected to: Purugly, Zoroark
Connection Orb Set: 26

Phrases
Normal Teamwork is key! We need to coordinate our attacks!
Low HP (< 50%) My vision's starting to suffer…
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist:
(present)
Dark Assist.png
Dark
Field move:
(present)
Crush 2 field move.png
(Crush ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Dark Assist.png
Dark
Field move:
(past)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-041/N-091
It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush262Body.png Walking Speed: 1.32 seconds Base HP: 53
Base Attack: 75 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dark
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT262.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Dark
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#188
Shuffle262.png

Sinister Power
Increases damage done by any Dark types in the combo.


Pokémon GO
GO262.png Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 171 Base Defense: 132
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Bite, Fire Fang, Thunder Fang*, Ice Fang*
Charged Attacks: Crunch, Play Rough, Poison Fang, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
New Pokémon Snap
NPS262.png
Photodex entry #158
Wild Mightyena live in packs with very strict hierarchies. When the pack leader howls, the others howl with it to send information to faraway allies.

Evolution data

0261Poochyena.png
Unevolved
Poochyena
 Dark 
Rare Candy
Level 18
0262Mightyena.png
First Evolution
Mightyena
 Dark 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 262.png Spr b 3r 262.png Spr 3e 262.png Spr b 3e 262.png Spr 3f 262.png Spr b 3f 262.png
Spr 3r 262 s.png Spr b 3r 262 s.png Spr 3e 262 s.png Spr b 3e 262 s.png Spr 3f 262 s.png Spr b 3f 262 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 262.png Spr b 4d 262.png Spr 4p 262.png Spr b 4p 262.png Spr 4h 262.png Spr b 4h 262.png
Spr 4d 262 s.png Spr b 4d 262 s.png Spr 4p 262 s.png Spr b 4p 262 s.png Spr 4h 262 s.png Spr b 4h 262 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 262.png Spr b 5b 262.png Spr 5b2 262.png Spr b 5b2 262.png
Spr 5b 262 s.png Spr b 5b 262 s.png Spr 5b2 262 s.png Spr b 5b2 262 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 262.png
Spr b 6x 262.png
Spr 6o 262.png
Spr b 6o 262.png
Spr 6x 262 s.png
Spr b 6x 262 s.png
Spr 6o 262 s.png
Spr b 6o 262 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 262.png
Spr b 7s 262.png
Spr 7s 262.png
Spr b 7s 262.png
Spr 7s 262 s.png
Spr b 7s 262 s.png
Spr 7s 262 s.png
Spr b 7s 262 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0262.png HOME0262 s.png
262MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Mightyena images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Four Mightyena debuted in A Bite to Remember, under the ownership of Katrina, who uses them to help her protect a Pokémon reserve. One of them evolved from a Poochyena after befriending Max. Brock's demonstration also featured a Mightyena evolving from a Poochyena.

Butch used a Mightyena in Oaknapped!, A Date With Delcatty, and Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing!.

Starting in A Three Team Scheme!, multiple Mightyena served as the main Pokémon for Team Magma Grunts. They made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire.

In Jirachi: Wish Maker, Butler used a Mightyena in his Millennium Festival magic show. It later helped attach a tracking device to a van Ash and his friends were using to evade Butler and go to Forina.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, Joe has a Mightyena that worked with Tammy's Tangrowth to catch Zorua. It later participated in the final battle against Grings Kodai.

In A Festival of Decisions!, the ninja army used a Mightyena in their attack on Ninja Village.

In Serving Up the Flute Cup!, Hodge used a Mightyena in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup. It defeated Goh's Scyther and Scorbunny in the first round, before losing to Ash's Pikachu in the final round.

Minor appearances

A Mightyena appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Coordinator's Mightyena appeared in Mean With Envy.

A Coordinator's Mightyena appeared in Thinning the Hoard!.

In All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!, a Mightyena competed in the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest, where it dressed up as a Suicune.

A Mightyena appeared in Camping It Up!.

In Historical Mystery Tour!, Ash encountered several Mightyena in Xatu's Forest.

In Playing the Performance Encore!, a Coordinator's Mightyena competed in the Battle Stage of the Daybreak Contest with a Houndoom.

In A Performance Pop Quiz!, a Performer's Mightyena competed in the Anistar City Pokémon Showcase. It later competed in the Couriway Showcase in A Dancing Debut!, and in the Master Class Showcase in Gloire City in Master Class is in Session!.

A Trainer's Mightyena appeared in I Choose You!.

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.

Pokémon Generations

In The Vision, a Team Magma Grunt's Mightyena was defeated by Brendan's Sceptile during the pair's intrusion of the Team Magma Hideout.

In the manga

Mightyena in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

A Mightyena appeared in Two Groups Attacking! Magma VS. Aqua, under the ownership of a Team Magma Grunt.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Nana

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

Ruby's Poochyena, nicknamed Nana, evolved into a Mightyena in Guile from Mawile as the boy met up with Steven. With her increased strength and capacity for better handling advanced techniques such as Hyper Beam, she 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 he was attacked by surprise.

Team Flare owns multiple Mightyena, which first appeared in Rhyhorn Charges.

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.*
Pokémon Adventures PS182 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.*

Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪

Main article: Mightyena (CCP)

Mightyena is Poochyena's older brother.

Pokémon Journeys

Hodge's Mightyena appeared in Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!.

In the TCG

Main article: Mightyena (TCG)

In the TFG

One Mightyena figure has been released.

Trivia

Mightyena with a black nose
  • Early artwork, including Ken Sugimori's official art and some TCG art, shows Mightyena with a black nose instead of a red nose.
  • Mightyena and its pre-evolved form share their category with Drednaw. They are all known as Bite Pokémon.

Origin

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Mightyena's design appears to be based on a hyena — possibly a brown hyena, and its manes may be inspired by the thick dorsal mane of the striped hyena. The design may have been influenced by domestic breeds of dogs such as the German Shepherd and the Australian Kelpie, a breed with personalities that are heavily influenced by their owners. German Shepherds are also commonly colored black and gray.

Name origin

Mightyena may be a combination of mighty and hyena.

Graena may be a combination of grand, growl, and hyena.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese グラエナ Graena From grand, growl, and hyena
France Flag.png French Grahyèna From grand and hyène
Spain Flag.png Spanish Mightyena Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Magnayen From magna and Hyäne
Italy Flag.png Italian Mightyena Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 그라에나 Guraeana Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 大狼犬 Dàlángquǎn From , 土狼 tǔláng, and quǎn
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 大狼犬 Daaihlòhnghyún From daaih, 土狼 tóulòhng, and hyún


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