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08-10-2009, 11:57 AM
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Mightyena

http://arkeis.com/images/pokemonfactory/mightyena.png

Summary:

Most Used Set:

The most usable set Mightyena has to offer relies on its Ability Quick Feet. With the aid of the held Item Toxic Orb, Mightyena's Speed increases drastically to a desirable 358 Speed stat. With this major Speed boost, Mightyena can freely use an Adamant Nature simply because 358 Speed in the UU enviroment is something many don't outspeeed. Howl is typically used with this set to increase Mightyena's mediocre Attack stat. After that, you're left with three moves. Crunch is an obvious choice due to STAB and Facade benifits greatly from the Poison of Toxic Orb. The last move is mainly filler and will see very little use. Some options include Sucker Punch in case you think you won't outspeed something after the Speed boost, Iron Tail for Rock-types, or any of the fangs (Ice Fang, Fire Fang, and Thuder Fang), but their low base power won't help much. This set is the best Mighteyna has to offer, because after a Howl boost this can do massive damage to any Pokémon coming in, 2HKOing and OHKOing many things in the UU environment. The thing that sets this back is Mightyena's frailness, which will give it a hard time to set up.

Usual Counters:

In OU Mightyena can be handled easily. Bronzong and bulky Waters don't take much from Mightyena's moves and can either stall it or attack it back. Mightyena can be countered in UU with no problem as long as long as you don't let it set up of course. Steelix and Weezing for example don't mind coming in on a +1 Attack from Mightyena and can easily attack back. Clefable can just recover any damage and attack back with moves such as Seismic Toss. Basically don't let Mightyena set up and you should be fine. Mightyena does not like taking constant Toxic damage much less if something like Stealth Rock is set up.

Types of Teams Pokemon Is Used In:

Mightyena can be used in your typical UU team. It works well offensively, but not well enough to be seen at all in other tiers.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r48/squirtleboy12/262.pngQuick Feet@ Toxic Orb
Ability: Quick Feet
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Nature: Adamant

- Howl
- Crunch
- Facade
- Iron Tail / Sucker Punch

The idea of this is pretty simple. Attempt to set up a sweep by Howling, while Toxic Orb activates Quick Feet which gives you a wonderful Speed stat of 358 if using an Adamant Nature. Crunch is for STAB, and Facade benefits from Poison. Iron Tail is listed because it gives coverage against Rock-types. Sucker Punch can be used in case you know you won't outspeed something and try to get a hit. Adamant is recommended because of Mightyena's mediocre Attack stat. Even after a Howl the damage can be disappointing with a Jolly Nature.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r48/squirtleboy12/262.pngChoice Bander@ Choice Band
Ability: Quick Feet / Intimidate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Nature: Adamant / Jolly

- Crunch
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Tail
- Return

The idea of this is pretty simple. Hit hard from the start without having to set up. Crunch is for STAB. Sucker Punch is there in case you’re faced with a faster opponent, who otherwise can OHKO Mightyena easily. Iron Tail is for Rock-type coverage, who otherwise wall this set. Return is there basically as a 102 Base Power filler. This time the Ability can vary a bit. Quick Feet means Mightyena can switch into things like Toxic and gain a boost. However, since this is not guarunteed, Intimidate can be used to help Mightyena switch in "easier''. However, with Mightyena's frail Defenses, switching in will be a pain even after an Intimidate, so it's a matter of choice.

Other Options:

Mightyena does not have the best movepool. It is very limited. Some other Physical moves Mightyena has include Thunder Fang, Ice Fang, and Fire Fang; however, they lack high base power, and their overall damage is generally pitiful even with a super effective hit. Choice Scarf can be attempted, but Mightyena's very mediocre Attack means that it won't be revenge killing many things, less much hitting hard.

Opinion:

Mightyena is a Pokémon with a good Ability and can boost its Attack with Howl; however, it is frail, possesses mediocre attacking stats, and overall is outclassed completely by things with both or one of its Abilities. Its mediocre movepool does not help it either. Mightyena has had the same destiny as many Pokémon; stuck in the NU tier almost never seen in competitive battling. However, in this metagame, Mightyena has a nice role and can actually perform decently. Mightyena can be a nice addition to any NU team.