Shadow Mightyena
Dark-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 475.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Fire Fang Play Rough
Play Rough costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Mightyena takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 475
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,100 CP
Shadow Mightyena moves
5 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite STAB | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Fire Fang Best | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Ice Fang | Ice | 12 | 20 | 1.5s | 8 | 13.3 |
| Sucker Punch STAB | Dark | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Thunder Fang | Electric | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch STAB | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Play Rough Best | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 30 | 33 | 1.5s | 20 | 0.91 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Fire Fang | Fire | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Ice Fang | Ice | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8.00 | 7.00 |
| Thunder Fang | Electric | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Ice Fang builds energy fastest (13.3 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Mightyena
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Mightyena knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 47 | 1,664 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 47 | 1,802 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,064 | 1,128 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,324 | 1,403 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,064 | 1,128 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 804 | 853 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,064 | 1,128 |
Is Shadow Mightyena good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Mightyena has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (132 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 27 |
| Lv 2 | 85 |
| Lv 3 | 143 |
| Lv 4 | 201 |
| Lv 5 | 259 |
| Lv 6 | 317 |
| Lv 7 | 376 |
| Lv 8 | 434 |
| Lv 9 | 492 |
| Lv 10 | 550 |
| Lv 11 | 605 |
| Lv 12 | 660 |
| Lv 13 | 715 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 770 |
| Lv 15 | 825 |
| Lv 16 | 880 |
| Lv 17 | 935 |
| Lv 18 | 990 |
| Lv 19 | 1,045 |
| Lv 20 | 1,100 |
| Lv 21 | 1,155 |
| Lv 22 | 1,210 |
| Lv 23 | 1,265 |
| Lv 24 | 1,320 |
| Lv 25 | 1,375 |
| Lv 26 | 1,430 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,485 |
| Lv 28 | 1,540 |
| Lv 29 | 1,595 |
| Lv 30 | 1,651 |
| Lv 31 | 1,678 |
| Lv 32 | 1,706 |
| Lv 33 | 1,733 |
| Lv 34 | 1,761 |
| Lv 35 | 1,788 |
| Lv 36 | 1,816 |
| Lv 37 | 1,843 |
| Lv 38 | 1,871 |
| Lv 39 | 1,898 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,926 |
| Lv 41 | 1,950 |
| Lv 42 | 1,975 |
| Lv 43 | 1,999 |
| Lv 44 | 2,024 |
| Lv 45 | 2,049 |
| Lv 46 | 2,075 |
| Lv 47 | 2,100 |
| Lv 48 | 2,125 |
| Lv 49 | 2,151 |
| Lv 50 | 2,177 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0262
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.99 m
- Weight
- 37.00 kg
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0262_POKEMON_MIGHTYENA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Mightyena in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mightyena's best moveset is Fire Fang (fast) with Play Rough (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Mightyena's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mightyena takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Mightyena's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mightyena reaches 2,177 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,926 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Mightyena?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Mightyena shows 1,100 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,375 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Mightyena in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mightyena spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Mightyena be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Mightyena depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.