Poochyena pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
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Pokedex entries
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Name origin

pooch: slang for ‘dog’
hyena: dog-like African mammal

Pokedex data

National №	261
Type	Dark
Species	Bite Pokémon
Height	1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight	30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Abilities	Quick Feet Run Away Rattled (Dream World)
Local №	010 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Pochiena

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	55
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro	Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste
						2				0	2		½		½

Poochyena stats

The base stats for Poochyena are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	35	180 - 274
Attack	55	103 - 229
Defense	35	67 - 185
Sp. Atk	30	58 - 174
Sp. Def	30	58 - 174
Speed	35	67 - 185
Total	220

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby	At first sight, POOCHYENA takes a bite at anything that moves. This POKéMON chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it may turn tail if the prey strikes back.
Sapphire	POOCHYENA is an omnivore - it will eat anything. A distinguishing feature is how large its fangs are compared to its body. This POKéMON tries to intimidate its foes by making the hair on its tail bristle out.
Emerald	It savagely threatens foes with bared fangs. It chases after fleeing targets tenaciously. It turns tail and runs, however, if the foe strikes back.
FireRed LeafGreen	It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back.

Evolution chart

#261
Poochyena
Dark →
(Level 18)

#262
Mightyena
Dark

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Poochyena learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
5	Howl	Normal	Status	-	-
9	Sand-Attack	Ground	Status	-	100
13	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
17	Odor Sleuth	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
25	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
29	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100
33	Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
37	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
41	Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100
45	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
49	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
53	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100

Other generations: III IV V

Poochyena learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Poochyena egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
Poison Fang	Poison	Physical	50	100
Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
Me First	Normal	Status	-	-
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95

Poochyena learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Poochyena egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
Poison Fang	Poison	Physical	50	100
Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
Me First	Normal	Status	-	-
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Poochyena can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Super Fang	Normal	Physical	-	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100

Poochyena can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Super Fang	Normal	Physical	-	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

HeartGold/SoulSilver

Poochyena is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Poochyena is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
63	Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
95	Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95

Poochyena is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
49	Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
63	Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
79	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Poochyena sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Poochyena

Sapphire Ruby	Route 101, 102, 103
Emerald	Route 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 120, 121, 123, Petalburg Woods
Platinum	Route 214
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 1
White Black	Route 9

Pokeathlon stats

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Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

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