Special
Balanced
70Speed · Below Avg

Is Mightyena Good in Emerald Playthrough?

Dark with AbilityIntimidate lowering Attack on switch-in. Mightyena handles Phoebe and Tate and Liza through Dark coverage. The Intimidate support helps teammates against physical threats. Stats fall behind the E4 level curve though. Useful through mid-game, outpaced by the finish.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadETEGGEGEEGGEEPoochyenaCatchRoxanneGym 1BrawlyGym 2MightyenaEvolveWattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4NormanGym 5WinonaGym 6Tate & LizaGym 7JuanGym 8SidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4WallaceChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Even

Poochyena trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.

You Win
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
You Win
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Even
Nosepass
Lv 15
Rock
Sturdy
BlockHardenTackleRock Tomb
Brawly
Gym 2
Tough

Brawly's team hits Poochyena's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Machop
Lv 16
Fighting
Guts
Karate ChopLow KickSeismic TossBulk Up
Even
Meditite
Lv 16
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Focus PunchLight ScreenReflectBulk Up
Risky
Makuhita
Lv 19
Fighting
Thick Fat
Arm ThrustVital ThrowReversalBulk Up
Wattson
Gym 3
Even

Mightyena trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 20
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutSparkSelf DestructShock Wave
You Win
Electrike
Lv 20
Electric
Static
Shock WaveLeerQuick AttackHowl
Risky
Magneton
Lv 22
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicShock WaveThunder WaveSonic Boom
Even
Manectric
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveShock WaveHowl
Flannery
Gym 4
Good

Mightyena has the type edge here and should clean up Flannery's team.

Easy KO
Numel
Lv 24
FireGround
Oblivious
OverheatTake DownMagnitudeSunny Day
Easy KO
Slugma
Lv 24
Fire
Magma Armor
OverheatSmogLight ScreenSunny Day
You Win
Camerupt
Lv 26
FireGround
Magma Armor
OverheatTackleSunny DayAttract
You Win
Torkoal
Lv 29
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatSunny DayBody SlamAttract
Norman
Gym 5
Good

Mightyena has the type edge here and should clean up Norman's team.

You Win
Spinda
Lv 27
Normal
Own Tempo
Teeter DancePsybeamFacadeEncore
You Win
Vigoroth
Lv 27
Normal
Vital Spirit
SlashFacadeEncoreFeint Attack
You Win
Linoone
Lv 29
Normal
Pickup
SlashBelly DrumFacadeHeadbutt
Even
Slaking
Lv 31
Normal
Truant
CounterYawnFacadeFeint Attack
Winona
Gym 6
Even

Mightyena trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.

You Win
Swablu
Lv 29
NormalFlying
Natural Cure
Perish SongMirror MoveSafeguardAerial Ace
You Win
Tropius
Lv 29
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Sunny DayAerial AceSolar BeamSynthesis
You Win
Pelipper
Lv 30
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water GunSupersonicProtectAerial Ace
Risky
Skarmory
Lv 31
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackFury AttackSteel WingAerial Ace
Even
Altaria
Lv 33
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Good

Mightyena has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.

You Win
Claydol
Lv 41
GroundPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
EarthquakeAncient PowerPsychicLight Screen
You Win
Xatu
Lv 41
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
PsychicSunny DayConfuse RayCalm Mind
You Win
Lunatone
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
You Win
Solrock
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Sunny DaySolar BeamPsychicFlamethrower
Juan
Gym 8
Even

Mightyena trades roughly evenly with Juan's team.

Even
Luvdisc
Lv 41
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissFlail
Even
Whiscash
Lv 41
WaterGround
Oblivious
Rain DanceWater PulseAmnesiaEarthquake
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 43
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWater Pulse
Even
Crawdaunt
Lv 43
WaterDark
Hyper Cutter
Water PulseCrabhammerTauntLeer
Risky
Kingdra
Lv 46
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
Water PulseDouble TeamIce BeamRest
Sidney
Elite Four
Even

Mightyena trades roughly evenly with Sidney's team.

Even
Mightyena
Lv 46
Dark
Intimidate
RoarDouble EdgeSand AttackCrunch
Even
Shiftry
Lv 48
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
TormentDouble TeamSwaggerExtrasensory
Even
Cacturne
Lv 46
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedFeint AttackNeedle ArmCotton Spore
Even
Crawdaunt
Lv 48
WaterDark
Hyper Cutter
SurfSwords DanceStrengthFacade
Even
Absol
Lv 49
Dark
Pressure
Aerial AceRock SlideSwords DanceSlash
Phoebe
Elite Four
Good

Mightyena has the type edge here and should clean up Phoebe's team.

Easy KO
Dusclops
Lv 48
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseProtect
Easy KO
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallGrudgeWill O WispFeint Attack
You Win
Sableye
Lv 50
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Shadow BallDouble TeamNight ShadeFeint Attack
You Win
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallPsychicThunderboltFacade
You Win
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow BallIce BeamRock SlideEarthquake
Glacia
Elite Four
Good

Mightyena has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.

You Win
Sealeo
Lv 50
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamHailIce Ball
You Win
Glalie
Lv 50
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenCrunchIcy WindIce Beam
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 52
IceWater
Thick Fat
AttractDouble EdgeHailBlizzard
Even
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Shadow BallExplosionHailIce Beam
Even
Walrein
Lv 53
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamIce BeamSheer Cold
Drake
Elite Four
Even

Mightyena trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.

You Win
Shelgon
Lv 52
Dragon
Rock Head
Rock TombDragon ClawProtectDouble Edge
Even
Altaria
Lv 54
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Double EdgeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Even
Kingdra
Lv 53
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
SmokescreenDragon DanceSurfBody Slam
Even
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
FlamethrowerCrunchDragon BreathEarthquake
Risky
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
FlamethrowerDragon ClawRock SlideCrunch
Wallace
Champion
Even

Mightyena trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.

Even
Wailord
Lv 57
Water
Water Veil
Rain DanceWater SpoutDouble EdgeBlizzard
You Win
Tentacruel
Lv 55
WaterPoison
Clear Body
ToxicHydro PumpSludge BombIce Beam
You Win
Ludicolo
Lv 56
WaterGrass
Swift Swim
Giga DrainSurfLeech SeedDouble Team
Even
Whiscash
Lv 56
WaterGround
Oblivious
EarthquakeSurfAmnesiaHyper Beam
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Dragon DanceEarthquakeHyper BeamSurf
Risky
Milotic
Lv 58
Water
Marvel Scale
RecoverSurfIce BeamToxic
Catch Poochyena
Available before Badge 1
Type
Dark
Tier
F

Catch Poochyena on Route 101 (walking, Lv 2-3, common).

View Poochyena locations

Recommended Moves
    • LV 13DarkBite90100%25
  • After Wattson
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
    • LV 33NormalTake Down9085%20
  • After Winona
    • TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
    • LV 41DarkCrunch120100%15
    • LV 45DarkThief90100%25
  • After Juan
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
Evolve Poochyena to Mightyena
Level 18
Type
Dark
Tier
E

Your Poochyena should hit Level 18 before you reach Wattson, at typical leveling pace.

View Mightyena locations

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 18)
    • LV 18DarkBite90100%25
  • After Roxanne
    • HM04NormalStrength80100%15
  • After Wattson
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
  • After Winona
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
  • After Juan
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • LV 47DarkCrunch120100%15
    • LV 52DarkThief90100%25

How to Get Mightyena in Emerald

high spawn rates across 3 locations for Mightyena in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

3 locations to catch Mightyena

Encountered via tall grass encounters

Badge 6

Where To Catch Mightyena in E

The path to Mightyena starts with Poochyena at Lv. 2-28 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Poochyena
    Step 1Catch Poochyena
    Route 103
    Lv.2-4Grass
    Rate 60%
    Route 101
    Lv.2-3Grass
    Rate 45%
    Route 104
    Lv.4-5Grass
    Rate 40%
    Route 102
    Lv.3-4Grass
    Rate 30%
    Petalburg Woods
    Lv.5-6Grass
    Rate 30%
    Route 117
    Lv.13-14Grass
    Rate 30%
    Route 116
    Lv.6-8Grass
    Rate 28%
    Route 110
    Lv.12Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 120
    Lv.25Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 121
    Lv.26Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 123
    Lv.26Grass
    Rate 20%
  2. Mightyena
    Step 2Mightyena
    Route 120
    Lv.25-27Grass
    Rate 30%
    Route 121
    Lv.26-28Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 123
    Lv.26-28Grass
    Rate 20%
    or evolve from Poochyena (Step 1)

Mightyena Weakness

Type-wise, Mightyena takes extra damage from Fighting and Bug. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.

Mightyena Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting, Bug
0.5x (Resist)Ghost, Dark
0x (Immune)Psychic
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Mightyena Weak Against

Good
2Weak
2Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
½xResist
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Mightyena Strong Against

2Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score-1
2xStrong
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Mightyena

Mightyena Evolutions

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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Mightyena
Dark
HP
35
70+35
ATK
55
90+35
DEF
35
70+35
SP.ATK
30
60+30
SP.DEF
30
60+30
SPE
35
70+35
BST
220D-Tier
420C-Tier+200
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Mightyena to get Poochyena eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Covet, Leer and 2 more.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

E Mightyena Best Moveset

AbilityIntimidate is the main reason to consider Mightyena on a team, softening physical threats on switch-in even though 90 base Attack limits its own offensive moveset. Dark TermStab hits Psychic and Ghost types but struggles against bulkier targets.

Best Build

Experimental
Support
Ability
Intimidate
Item
Nothing
Best Nature for Mightyena
Naive+SPE

Mightyena best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Support Moveset

  • CrunchSTAB
  • Shadow Ball
  • ToxicUtility
  • Heal Bell

Moves List

Breeding's the move. Astonish and Covet give Mightyena options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Ground coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Crunch and Bite. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bite
C9010025Dark
Lv 1
Howl
A40Normal
Lv 1
Sand Attack
D10015Ground
Lv 1
Tackle
D3510035Normal
Lv 5
Howl
A40Normal
Lv 9
Sand Attack
D10015Ground
Lv 13
Bite
C9010025Dark
Lv 17
Odor Sleuth
10040Normal
Lv 22
Roar-6
C20Normal
Lv 27
Swagger
D9015Normal
Lv 32
Scary Face
9010Normal
Lv 37
Take Down
A908520Normal
Lv 42
Taunt
A10020Dark
Lv 47
Crunch
B12010015Dark
Lv 52
Thief
C9010025Dark

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM28
Dig
C6010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
B8010015Ghost
TM49
Snatch+4
10Dark
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM12
Taunt
A10020Dark
TM46
Thief
C9010025Dark
TM41
Torment
D10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
A8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Astonish
D3010015Ghost
Egg
Covet
6010025Normal
Egg
Leer
D10030Normal
Egg
Poison Fang
5010015Poison
Egg
Yawn
A10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Tutor
Endure+4
C10Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Psych Up
D10Normal
Tutor
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Tutor
Snore
4010015Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Swagger
D9015Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP70
C
Attack90
B
Defense70
C
Sp. Atk60
C
Sp. Def60
C
Speed70
C
Total420
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate127 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.0 m
Weight37.0 kg
Base XP147
Abilities
Intimidate
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Quick Feet
Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
EV Yield
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Emerald

Mightyena Emerald Guide

  • In Emerald, Mightyena's biggest threats include Hitmonlee (Fighting) and Scizor (Bug), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • In Emerald, Mightyena can work for a story run. 420 BST is average, but Dark typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

  • In Emerald, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Mightyena. The 420 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Crunch with Nothing is the standard set.

  • Intimidate is what you want on Mightyena. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Quick Feet) 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 special attacker with base 60 Sp. Atk. 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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