Mightyena Best Moveset
Dark at 90 Attack and 70 Speed with AbilityIntimidate lowering opposing Attack on entry. AbilityMoxie boosts Attack after each KO for snowball potential. The moveset runs physical Dark TermStab with Intimidate cycling. 70/60/60 bulk is thin. Functional Intimidate user in the lowest tiers.
Route 1 Dark-type in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). 90 Attack with Intimidate had some bite, but 420 BST spread thin across every stat.
Support Moveset
- Crunch
- Shadow Ball
- Toxic
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Sucker Punch gave priority from 90 Attack in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). The physical/Special split helped. Best competitive gen for Mightyena.
Best Moves
Best Build
Mightyena best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Ice Fang
- Fire Fang
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moxie raised Attack on each KO in Gen V (Black & White). Snowball potential, but getting the first KO from 90 Attack and 70 Speed was the hard part.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Crunch
- Taunt
- Ice Fang
Recommended Teammates
Dark-type without secondary STAB fell behind in Gen VI (X & Y). Fairy-types resisted Dark and hit back super-effectively.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Crunch
- Sucker Punch
- Fire Fang
- Poison Fang
Recommended Teammates
Moxie needed a KO to start rolling in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Against faster threats, Mightyena never got the opening.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Play Rough
- Sucker Punch
- Poison Fang
Recommended Teammates
Six gens as the regional Dark-type in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 420 BST was designed for early routes, not competition.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Crunch
- Play Rough
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Mightyena Weakness
Type-wise, Mightyena takes extra damage from Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Standard number of weaknesses for the Dark typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Mightyena Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Mightyena
Conkeldurr can KO Mightyena with Drain Punch (136-160%). Togekiss's Dazzling Gleam also KOs at 133-157%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mightyena View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x136-160%KO Mach Punch 2x73-86% Knock Off20-23% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
| ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mightyena View Togekiss builds →Air Slash62-74% Dazzling Gleam 2x133-157%KO | ||
Evolution
Evolved from Poochyena. Mightyena is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. HP grew the most through evolution (+35 over Poochyena), and Mightyena peaks at 420 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mightyena to get Poochyena eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Mightyena
Mightyena appears at moderate rates across 12 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Mightyena in SV
Poochyena is your first catch on the way to Mightyena. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 24 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PoochyenaApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Mightyena ✓Kitakami RoadLv.18-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.18-60OverworldOni MountainLv.18-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.18-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.18-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.18-60Overworldor evolve from Poochyena (Step 1)
A solid number of locations for Mightyena with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Mightyena in BDSP
To get Mightyena, start by catching Poochyena through walking and special encounters at Lv. 20-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PoochyenaDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameGlacial CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameIcy CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Mightyena ✓Route 215Lv.20-22Using PokeRadarBrilliant DiamondRate 22%Route 214Lv.23-24Using PokeRadarBrilliant DiamondRate 22%Dazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameGlacial CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameIcy CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameor evolve from Poochyena (Step 1)
Mightyena isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Poochyena from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Poochyena to Mightyena is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Mightyena in USUM
Step 1Obtain PoochyenaLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 103. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 103. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Route 214. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 1 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Swarm · Route 9 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 103. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Mightyena ✓
Mightyena isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Poochyena from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Poochyena to Mightyena is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Mightyena in SM
- Step 1Obtain PoochyenaBREEDINGAvailableLeave Mightyena with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Poochyena egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 103. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 103. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Route 214. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 1 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Swarm · Route 9 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 103. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Mightyena ✓
Base Stats
Attack and HP carry most of Mightyena's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It chases down prey in a pack. It will never disobey the commands of a skilled Trainer.
Mightyena Guide
Mightyena can work for a story run. 420 BST is average, but Dark typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
Intimidate changes the entire equation for Mightyena. The 420 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier.
Intimidate is what you want on Mightyena. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Quick Feet, Moxie) work on paper but Intimidate is what makes Mightyena worth using.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Mightyena is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Mightyena spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves