Poochyena

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Poochyena is a Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Bite Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	261
Type	Dark
Species	Bite Pokémon
Height	0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight	13.6 kg (30.0 lbs)
Abilities	1. Run Away 2. Quick Feet Rattled (hidden ability)
Local №	010 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 044 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 010 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	56
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

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	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Poochyena.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	0	2		½		½		2

Evolution chart

#261
Poochyena
Dark

(Level 18)

#262
Mightyena
Dark

Poochyena changes

In Generation 3, Poochyena does not have the Quick Feet ability.
In Generations 3-4, Poochyena has a base experience yield of 55.
In Generations 5-6, Poochyena has a base experience yield of 44.
In Generations 3-7, Poochyena has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

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.
FireRed LeafGreen	It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	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.
Black White Black 2 White 2	A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
X	A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Y	It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.

Moves learned by Poochyena

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Poochyena learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
4	Howl	Normal	—	—
7	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
10	Bite	Dark	60	100
13	Odor Sleuth	Normal	—	—
16	Roar	Normal	—	—
19	Swagger	Normal	—	85
22	Assurance	Dark	60	100
25	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
28	Embargo	Dark	—	100
31	Taunt	Dark	—	100
34	Crunch	Dark	80	100
37	Yawn	Normal	—	—
40	Take Down	Normal	90	85
43	Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100
46	Play Rough	Fairy	90	90

Egg moves

Poochyena learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Poochyena egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Astonish	Ghost	30	100
Covet	Normal	60	100
Fire Fang	Fire	65	95
Ice Fang	Ice	65	95
Leer	Normal	—	100
Me First	Normal	—	—
Play Rough	Fairy	90	90
Poison Fang	Poison	50	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100
Thunder Fang	Electric	65	95
Yawn	Normal	—	—

Move Tutor moves

Poochyena can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Covet	Normal	60	100
Foul Play	Dark	95	100
Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Spite	Ghost	—	100
Super Fang	Normal	—	90
Uproar	Normal	90	100

Moves learnt by TM

Poochyena is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
63	Embargo	Dark	—	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
95	Snarl	Dark	55	95
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Poochyena can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Counter	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Psych Up	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Incinerate	Fire	60	100	Generation 6 — TM
Retaliate	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Poochyena learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
4	Howl	Normal	—	—
7	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
10	Bite	Dark	60	100
13	Odor Sleuth	Normal	—	—
16	Roar	Normal	—	—
19	Swagger	Normal	—	85
22	Assurance	Dark	60	100
25	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
28	Embargo	Dark	—	100
31	Taunt	Dark	—	100
34	Crunch	Dark	80	100
37	Yawn	Normal	—	—
40	Take Down	Normal	90	85
43	Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100
46	Play Rough	Fairy	90	90

Egg moves

Poochyena learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Poochyena egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Astonish	Ghost	30	100
Covet	Normal	60	100
Fire Fang	Fire	65	95
Ice Fang	Ice	65	95
Leer	Normal	—	100
Me First	Normal	—	—
Play Rough	Fairy	90	90
Poison Fang	Poison	50	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100
Thunder Fang	Electric	65	95
Yawn	Normal	—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Poochyena is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
63	Embargo	Dark	—	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
95	Snarl	Dark	55	95
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Poochyena can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Counter	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Psych Up	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Incinerate	Fire	60	100	Generation 6 — TM
Retaliate	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8

Poochyena sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal					—	—
Shiny					—	—

See all Poochyena sprites

Where to find Poochyena

Ruby Sapphire	Route 101, 102, 103
FireRed LeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Route 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 120, 121, 123, Petalburg Woods
Diamond	Breed Mightyena
Pearl	Trade/migrate from another game
Platinum	Route 214
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 1
Black	Trade/migrate from another game
White	Route 9
Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X	Breed Mightyena
Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Route 101, 102, 103
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword Shield	Not available in this game

Answers to Poochyena questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Poochyena
Japanese	ポチエナ (Pochiena)
German	Fiffyen
French	Medhyèna

Name origin

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