TL;DR. Mightyena is a pure dark-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 420. It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.
It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.
Stat spread.
Total of 420. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Mightyena in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mightyena reaches 1,926 CP at level 40 and 2,203 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Poochyena family appeared on February 15, 2018.
- Poochyena
- Mightyena by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Dec 28, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 2 to Feb 15, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 4 to Aug 16, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| May 9 to May 10, 2022 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Mightyena in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Mightyena across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #279 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Mightyena.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mightyena, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Mightyena?
Mightyena is a pure Dark-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Mightyena weak to?
Mightyena takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Mightyena resistant to?
Mightyena is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ghost, Dark.
How does Mightyena evolve?
Mightyena evolves from Poochyena (Level 18). Mightyena is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Mightyena from?
Mightyena was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0262.
What are Mightyena's base stats?
Mightyena has HP 70, Attack 90, Defense 70, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 60, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 420.
What are Mightyena's abilities?
Mightyena can have the abilities Intimidate, Quick Feet, plus the Hidden Ability Moxie.
Is Mightyena legendary or mythical?
No. Mightyena is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Mightyena's best stat?
Mightyena's highest base stat is Attack at 90, which ranks 36th of 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Mightyena good?
Mightyena has a base stat total of 420, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 48th among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Mightyena as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Mightyena is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Mightyena vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Mightyena | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 76 | -6 |
| Attack | 90 | 94 | -4 |
| Defense | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 73 | -13 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 69 | -9 |
| Speed | 70 | 77 | -7 |
| Total | 420 | 460 | -40 |
Mightyena appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Mightyena is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Mightyena.
Every main-series game Mightyena is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildOni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- WildRoutes 214 and 215 (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIEvent onlyTransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonEvent only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- XObtainable
- WildRoute 15
- WildFriend Safari (Dark) (needs another player)
- YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Dark) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolvePoochyena (Level 18)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolvePoochyena (Level 18)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- DiamondObtainable
- WildRoutes 214 and 215 (Poké Radar)
- PearlTrade
- Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolvePoochyena (Level 18)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · SapphireObtainable
- EvolvePoochyena (Level 18)
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 120, 121, 123
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Mightyena appears in 11 episodes.
From AG011 (2003-02-06) through JN007 (2019-12-29).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Mightyena partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Mightyena partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Mightyena in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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