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'''Mightyena''' (known as グラエナ '''Guraena''' in [[Japan]], '''Magnayen''' in [[Germany]] and '''Grahyena''' in [[France]]) is one of the {{pokenum}} [[List of fictional species|fictional species]] of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar<ref name=sev>{{cite web|url=http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20051004/LATU06404102005-1.html|title=Pokemon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold|publisher=PR Newswire|accessdate=2006-02-28}}</ref> ''[[Pokémon]]'' [[media franchise]] &ndash; a collection of [[Computer and video games|video games]], [[anime]], [[manga]], [[book]]s, [[trading card]]s and other media created by [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. The name, Mightyena, is a conjunction of '''mighty''', or strong, and '''Yena''' (Native American for '''Wolf'''), because it is based on a grey wolf, expressed in its [[wolf]]-like nature.
'''Mightyena''' (known as グラエナ '''Guraena''' in [[Japan]], '''Magnayen''' in [[Germany]] and '''Grahyena''' in [[France]]) is one of the {{pokenum}} [[List of fictional species|fictional species]] of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar<ref name=sev>{{cite web|url=http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20051004/LATU06404102005-1.html|title=Pokemon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold|publisher=PR Newswire|accessdate=2006-02-28}}</ref> ''[[Pokémon]]'' [[media franchise]] &ndash; a collection of [[Computer and video games|video games]], [[anime]], [[manga]], [[book]]s, [[trading card]]s and other media created by [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. The name, Mightyena, is a conjunction of '''mighty''', or strong, and '''hyena''' (because it is based on a [[Brown Hyena|brown hyena]], despite its [[wolf]]-like nature. '''Yena''' is also another name for the [[crocotta]], a mythical creature thought to be based on an exaggerated description of a hyena.


Of related note, there is a legendary creature in European history known as the ''[[Beast of Gevaudan]]'', a strangely large and violent wolf-like creature. Popular cryptozoological theory likens the beast to a wolf-hyena hybrid, however there is no evidence of this happening naturally, nor if the ''[[Beast of Gevaudan]]'' was even a real animal.
Of related note, there is a legendary creature in European history known as the ''[[Beast of Gevaudan]]'', a strangely large and violent wolf-like creature. Popular cryptozoological theory likens the beast to a wolf-hyena hybrid, however there is no evidence of this happening naturally, nor if the ''[[Beast of Gevaudan]]'' was even a real animal.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
Mightyena is a moderately large, carnivorous Pokémon, like the real-life [[wolf]] alluded to by its name, though it also has characteristics of wolves and other canines such as the [[Shiloh Shepherd]] and the [[German Shepherd]]. It has an almost [[goth|Gothic]] appearance, thanks to black lips, black markings alongside its eyes, and its role as a creature of the night. It has large, powerful [[claw]]s, red eyes and sharply pointed fangs.
Mightyena is a moderately large, carnivorous Pokémon, like the real-life [[hyena]] alluded to by its name, though it also has characteristics of wolves and other canines such as the [[Shiloh Shepherd]] and the [[German Shepherd]]. It has an almost [[goth|Gothic]] appearance, thanks to black lips, black markings alongside its eyes, and its role as a creature of the night. It has large, powerful [[claw]]s, red eyes and sharply pointed fangs.


==Biology==
==Biology==

Revision as of 02:11, 17 November 2006

Mightyena
File:Mightyena.png
National Pokédex
Poochyena - Mightyena (#262) - Zigzagoon
Hoenn Pokédex
Poochyena - Mightyena (#011) - Zigzagoon
Japanese nameグラエナ (Guraena)
Evolves fromPoochyena
Evolves intoNone
GenerationThird
SpeciesBite Pokémon
TypeDark
Height3 ft 3 in (1.0 m)
Weight81.6 pounds (37.0 kg)
AbilityIntimidate/Quick Feet(the latter from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

Mightyena (known as グラエナ Guraena in Japan, Magnayen in Germany and Grahyena in France) is one of the Template:Pokenum fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The name, Mightyena, is a conjunction of mighty, or strong, and hyena (because it is based on a brown hyena, despite its wolf-like nature. Yena is also another name for the crocotta, a mythical creature thought to be based on an exaggerated description of a hyena.

Of related note, there is a legendary creature in European history known as the Beast of Gevaudan, a strangely large and violent wolf-like creature. Popular cryptozoological theory likens the beast to a wolf-hyena hybrid, however there is no evidence of this happening naturally, nor if the Beast of Gevaudan was even a real animal.

Appearance

Mightyena is a moderately large, carnivorous Pokémon, like the real-life hyena alluded to by its name, though it also has characteristics of wolves and other canines such as the Shiloh Shepherd and the German Shepherd. It has an almost Gothic appearance, thanks to black lips, black markings alongside its eyes, and its role as a creature of the night. It has large, powerful claws, red eyes and sharply pointed fangs.

Biology

In the wild, Mightyena inhabit wide grasslands. They live and hunt in packs, and never defy the orders of their leader, the alpha male of the pack. Thanks to the leader’s experience in battle tactics like a general, the pack defeats foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork. Mightyena are naturally quick to attack; they chase down their prey and nip until the target can no longer run. In the event that an individual Mightyena encounters a threatening foe, it gives obvious signals when it is preparing to attack. It starts to growl deeply and then flattens its body before biting savagely.

Like Arcanine and Houndoom, when domesticated (i.e. caught in a Poké Ball), Mightyena takes on either the role of a loyal pet or a fierce tool for battle. The memory of its life in the wild, along with the fact that Mightyena and their wild communities have existed since ancient times, compels the Pokémon to obey only those trainers that it recognizes to possess superior skill. In that respect, it will obey the commands of him or her unquestioningly. Mightyena are therefore common among members of criminal groups like Team Magma and Team Aqua, due to their battling nature, easiness to be controlled, and commonness.

In the anime

The first appearance of Mightyena was a pack of them which had a Poochyena in it that Max helped to evolve into a Mightyena to join his friends. Mightyena made its second anime appearance as one of Butch's constantly changing Pokémon and fought, in his battle against Richie, Tracey, Misty & Casey, with one. Next, Ash Ketchum and friends encountered three in a Pokémon preserve. Mightyena's present role is being the attack dog of Team Magma. It also makes a cameo appearance in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon as an evil Mirage Pokemon.

In the video games

Mightyena in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire is only available by evolving a Poochyena at level 18. It is widely available in Pokémon Emerald on Routes 120, 121 and 123. If you want to have one on FireRed or LeafGreen, you must trade it from Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald.

Mightyena is generally not widely used as a competitive Pokémon because his stats are not quite as high as several other Pokémon of the Dark type. However, he holds more influence as an enemy Pokémon in the games because his ability, Intimidate, automatically lowers the attack rating of the Pokémon around him upon being sent out. Giving him mostly physical attacks usually works well too because, despite his special type, his Sp. Att. is low. Mightyena can learn Poison Fang as an egg move (after it has evolved from Poochyena) and is one of the few non-Poison-types Pokemon that can learn Poison Fang (along with the Steel-type Mawile).

In other media

Mightyena is a main character in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo Pretty, the love interest of Torchic (though he seems oblivious to her affections) and elder brother of Poochyena. In Pokémon Adventures, Ruby's Poochyena Nana evolves into Mightyena to help fight a swarm of angry Mawile in Granite Cave.

Mightyena is a prominent and easily accessible stage-1 dark-type Pokémon in the card game, just like it is in the video games. It has made appearances in EX Ruby and Sapphire (Holographic), EX Ruby and Sapphire (Rare), EX Team Magma vs. Team Aqua (as Team Magma's Mightyena, 2 cards), EX Team Magma vs. Team Aqua (as Team Aqua's Mightyena, 2 cards), EX Deoxys (Holo), EX Delta Species (as a Dark/Steel dual-type), and Holon Phantoms (as Mightyena EX).

References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
  1. ^ "Pokemon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold". PR Newswire. Retrieved 2006-02-28.
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