Mightyena
#262 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bite Pokémon
Mightyena
#262 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bite Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
70
250
344
Attack
90
166
306
Defense
70
130
262
Sp. Atk
60
112
240
Sp. Def
60
112
240
Speed
70
130
262
Total
420
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Mightyena
Bite Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
| Catch rate | 127 |
| Base Exp. | 147 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore

HeartGold
It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.

SoulSilver
It chases down prey in a pack of around ten. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Poochyena #261 | Level 18 | ![]() Mightyena #262 |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy. |
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. |
| Start | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. |
| Start | Howl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat. |
| 5 | Howl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat. |
| 9 | Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy. |
| 13 | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. |
| 17 | Odor Sleuth | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe. |
| 22 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| 27 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| 32 | Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. |
| 37 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat. |
| 42 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns. |
| 47 | Embargo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| 52 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. |
| 57 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| 62 | Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM49 | Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM63 | Embargo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM79 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however. |
| Super Fang | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 10 | The user chomps hard on the foe with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target’s HP to half. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep. |
Traits
Intimidate
Ability Slot 1
Lowers the foe’s Attack stat.
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Quick Feet
Ability Slot 2
Boosts Speed if there is a status problem.
Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.





































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