Curatorial Commentary
The card shows Mightyena standing confidently in front of a dramatic mountain landscape, with a vibrant sky above. Its alert posture and keen gaze reflect a character deeply attuned to its surroundings, embodying the essence of the wild. The scene conveys a sense of stillness, as if the moment holds the promise of adventure just beyond the horizon. In this snapshot, Mightyena feels both protective and at ease in its natural habitat.
Essay · Kalos Starter Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 17/39
Composition
StyleRealisticTraditional
MoodDynamicNatural
CompositionBackgroundForeground
PaletteEarthyVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Poochyena
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat
Hard Bite
40+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Kalos Starter Set, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Mightyena
The Mightyena canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
