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No. 0262

Mightyena

Bite Pokémon

Mightyena
Official art
Dark
Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
37 kg 81.6 lbs
Base stat total
420 top 56%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
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.
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Base stats

HP70130–177250–344
Atk9085–156166–306
Def7067–134130–262
SpA6058–123112–240
SpD6058–123112–240
Spe7067–134130–262
Total420Higher than 44% of all Pokémon
HP70Atk90Def70Spe70SpD60SpA60

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Mightyena outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 134Mightyena · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 122Mightyena · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90Mightyena · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fairy2×Fighting2×

Resists

Dark½×Ghost½×

Immune to

Psychic0×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

  • Intimidate

    Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

  • Quick Feet

    Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

  • MoxieHidden ability

    Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Moves

Level up 20

EvoSnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
1Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
1Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
1Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
13HowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40
13LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
16RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
20SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
24AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
28Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
36TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
44YawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10
48Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
52Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5
56Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM183Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10
TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 3

EggAstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
EggCovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25
EggPoison FangHas a 50% chance to badly poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Bite Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Gray
Shape
Habitat
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#011Mountain Kalos#045New Hoenn#011Kitakami#008
  1. It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
  2. It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.

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

    FireRed · LeafGreen · X
  4. In the wild, MIGHTYENA live in a pack. They never defy their leader’s orders. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.

    Emerald
  5. 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.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  6. 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

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

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
127 ≈16.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
147
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 15Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Diamond 2 areas
  • Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–24
  • Road 215Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Emerald 3 areas
  • Road 120Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
  • Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
  • Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28