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Mightyena
#17/45 in XY Beginning Set, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
- Card number
- #17/45
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- November 8, 2013
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
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Collector Notes
Mightyena
Mightyena appears in the Japanese print of XY Beginning Set, released on November 8, 2013. The XY Beginning Set set contains 45 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Collector Insights
Mightyena is a Pokémon card featuring a Dark-type evolution with a base HP of 90. Its sole attack, Hard Bite, requires one Darkness and one Colorless Energy to deploy. The attack deals 40 damage plus an additional 20 if a coin flip results in heads. The card’s artwork is attributed to artist Mitsuhiro Arita, known for his dynamic Pokémon designs. It was released as part of the XY Beginning Set on November 8, 2013. The card’s simplicity in attack mechanics emphasizes straightforward combat resolution. Its inclusion in the set highlights the Dark-type’s role in early-generation Pokémon TCG strategies.
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