Mightyena Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mightyena in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mightyena
Mightyena is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 54.000 DPS.
Mightyena can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mightyena is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves as Mightyena resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mightyena is Mega Blaziken (54.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (53.000 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (47.250 DPS).
Catching Mightyena: After defeating Mightyena, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1064 and 1128 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1324-1403 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mightyena from raids will have exactly 1128 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mightyena?
The best counter for Mightyena is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 54.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (53.000 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (47.250 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mightyena?
Mightyena can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mightyena weak to?
Mightyena is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mightyena be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mightyena's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mightyena from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mightyena from raids will have 1128 CP at level 20, or 1403 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1064. If you see 1128 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mightyena worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mightyena is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mightyena?
For the best moveset for Mightyena itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mightyena stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mightyena without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mightyena can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (43.833 DPS) and Lucario (40.667 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mightyena in raids?
Weather boost information for Mightyena is not currently available. Dark-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.