Poochyena

Poochyena artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 261
Type dark  
Species Bite
Height 1'8'' (0.51m)
Weight 30 lbs (13.6 kg)

Base stats

HP 35
Attack 55
Defense 35
Sp. Atk 30
Sp. Def 30
Speed 35
Total 220

Type defenses

This chart shows how this pokemon fares against moves of each type.

normal100%
fire100%
water100%
electric100%
grass100%
ice100%
fighting200%
poison100%
ground100%
flying100%
psychic0%
bug200%
rock100%
ghost50%
dragon100%
dark50%
steel100%

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 It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
LeafGreen It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
Diamond A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Pearl A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.

Diamond/Pearl sprites

ICON
 
Poochyena sprite
MALE/FEMALE
(normal)
Poochyena sprite
MALE/FEMALE
(shiny)
Poochyena sprite

Evolution chain

Poochyena
dark   #261
Poochyena
→

(Level 18)
Mightyena
dark   #262
Mightyena

Moves learned by Poochyena

Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy
01 Tackle normal physical move 35 95
05 Howl normal status move - -
09 Sand-attack ground status move - 100
13 Bite dark physical move 60 100
17 Odor Sleuth normal status move - -
21 Roar normal status move - 100
25 Swagger normal status move - 90
29 Assurance dark physical move 50 100
33 Scary Face normal status move - 90
37 Taunt dark status move - 100
41 Embargo dark status move - 100
45 Take Down normal physical move 90 85
49 Sucker Punch dark physical move 80 100
53 Crunch dark physical move 80 100

HMs learned by Poochyena

HM Move Type Category Power Accuracy
06 Rock Smash fighting physical move 40 100

TMs learned by Poochyena

TM Move Type Category Power Accuracy
05 Roar normal status move - 100
06 Toxic poison status move - 85
10 Hidden Power normal special move - 100
11 Sunny Day fire status move - -
12 Taunt dark status move - 100
17 Protect normal status move - -
18 Rain Dance water status move - -
21 Frustration normal physical move - 100
23 Iron Tail steel physical move 100 75
27 Return normal physical move - 100
28 Dig ground physical move 80 100
30 Shadow Ball ghost special move 80 100
32 Double Team normal status move - -
41 Torment dark status move - 100
42 Facade normal physical move 70 100
43 Secret Power normal physical move 70 100
44 Rest psychic status move - -
45 Attract normal status move - 100
46 Thief dark physical move 40 100
49 Snatch dark status move - -
58 Endure normal status move - -
63 Embargo dark status move - 100
66 Payback dark physical move 50 100
78 Captivate normal status move - 100
79 Dark Pulse dark special move 80 100
82 Sleep Talk normal status move - -
83 Natural Gift normal physical move - 100
87 Swagger normal status move - 90
90 Substitute normal status move - -