Poochyena
Poochyena is a Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Bite Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 261 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 56 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 35 | 180 | 274 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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. |
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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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
Moves learned by Poochyena
Moves learnt by level up
Poochyena learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Howl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
7 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
10 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
13 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
16 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
22 | Assurance | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
25 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
28 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Poochyena egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
Covet | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
Ice Fang | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Play Rough | Fairy | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
Poison Fang | Poison | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 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 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
63 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
78 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Poochyena learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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):
Moves learnt by TM
Poochyena is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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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 |
Poochyena sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Poochyena
Ruby Sapphire |
Route 101, 102, 103 |
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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 |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Icy Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Glacial Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Poochyena |
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Japanese | ポチエナ (Pochiena) |
German | Fiffyen |
French | Medhyèna |
Name origin
- pooch
- slang for ‘dog’
- hyena
- dog-like African mammal