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Mightyena is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in the third generation. It is the evolved form of Poochyena.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Mightyena is a quadrupedal Pokémon that is based on a hyena. Its fur is mostly short and gray, but there is shaggy black fur on its lower legs, tail, and in two thick strips starting behind its eyes and running the length of its body. 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 lives in a pack in the wild. As a member of this pack follows the orders of its leader and chases down prey. It gives obvious signals when it is about to attack, as it starts to growl deeply and flattens its body. Mightyena defeats foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork. If its Trainer is very experienced, it will always obey their orders. As depicted in the anime, Mightyena is prone to licking the faces of the people it's fond of. This species lives in grasslands and savannas.

Appearances[]

Origin[]

Mightyena's appears to be based on a hyena - possibly a brown hyena - and also shares some similarities with wolves. The design may have been influenced by domestic breeds of dog 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.

Mightyena may be a combination of mighty and hyena.

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Emerald In the wild, Mightyena live in a pack. They never defy their leader's orders. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Pokémon FireRed It will always obey the commands of a skilled trainer. Its behavior arises from its living in packs in ancient times.
Pokémon LeafGreen It will always obey the commands of a skilled trainer. Its behavior arises from its living in packs in ancient times.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Pokémon Pearl It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Pokémon Platinum It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Pokémon HeartGold It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Pokémon SoulSilver It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Pokémon White It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Pokémon Black 2 It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Pokémon White 2 It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It will always obey the commands of a skilled Trainer. Its behavior arises from its living in packs in ancient times.
Pokémon Y It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet They faithfully follow the orders of their leader. Prey targeted by Mightyena is never allowed to escape the outstanding teamwork of its pursuers.
Pokémon Violet Once it's caught the scent of faraway prey, the leader gives a signal, and the whole pack moves out.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Evolve Poochyena
Pokémon Sapphire
Evolve Poochyena
Pokémon Emerald
Routes 120, 121, and 123
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Routes 214 and 215 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Poochyena
Pokémon HeartGold
Evolve Poochyena
Pokémon SoulSilver
Evolve Poochyena
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon White
Evolve Poochyena
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 15, Friend Safari (Dark)
Pokémon Y
Friend Safari (Dark)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Poochyena
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Poochyena


Evolution[]

Poochyena
Reach level 18.
Mightyena
PKMNSV261 PKMNSV262


Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 70
Attack 90
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 70
Total 420


Moveset[]

Main article: Mightyena/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Ruby Sapphire
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Emerald
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Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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X Y
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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Scarlet Violet
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