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'''Poochyena''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ポチエナ''' ''Pochiena'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].


'''Poochyena''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ポチエナ''' ''Pochiena'') is a {{type2|Dark}} Pokémon.
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Mightyena}} starting at [[level]] 18.
 
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Mightyena}} at [[level]] 18.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Poochyena, as its name implies, is a quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} similar in appearance to {{wp|hyena}}s and canines. Its body is primarily gray with a black face and throat, paws, and belly. Its eyes are red with yellow sclerae, and it has a red nose. Its lower jaw has two pointed teeth sticking out. The fur at the base of its tail is rumpled and shaggy. Poochyena has gray paw pads on its three-toed paws.
Poochyena's body is gray, with black coloration on its face and feet. This coloration is swapped when it evolves.
====Gender differences====
None.


===Special abilities===
Poochyena have a very keen sense of smell, allowing them to find and chase their prey with ease. It takes a bite at anything that moves and makes the hair on its tail bristle out to try to intimidate its foes. Poochyena's vigorous barking attempt at opponents embodies Poochyena's cowardly nature. Known for its tenacious nature, it chases after prey alongside the pack until the victim becomes exhausted. If its victim strikes back, then it may turn tail. It is omnivorous and will eat anything. This Pokémon lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands, savannas}}, and {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}}.


===Behavior===
===Evolution===
===Habitat===
Poochyena evolves into {{p|Mightyena}}
[[Image:Grassland.gif|left|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Grassland Pokémon|Grassland Pokémon]]]]


===Diet===
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
{{main|Pokémon food}}
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Poochyena is an omnivore.
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Pokémon {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}: At the beginning of the game, a wild Poochyena attacks Professor Birch. The player must use their [[first partner Pokémon]] to defeat it.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Three Poochyena form Team Poochy. They specialize in catching criminals. The brothers chase their target until they are tired and then finish them.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=At first sight, <sc>Poochyena</sc> takes a bite at anything that moves. This {{ScPkmn}} chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it may turn tail if the prey strikes back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Poochyena</sc> is an omnivore - it will eat anything. A distinguishing feature is how large its fangs are compared to its body. This {{ScPkmn}} tries to intimidate its foes by making the hair on its tail bristle out.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It savagely threatens foes with bared fangs. It chases after fleeing targets tenaciously. It turns tail and runs, however, if the foe strikes back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back.}}
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|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=044|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn|num2=010}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.}}
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|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=7|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It bares its large fangs and barks vigorously to try to intimidate opponents, but this is actually a manifestation of its cowardly nature.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Poochyena pursue their prey in packs. Once the prey is exhausted, the pack finishes it off. But sometimes the prey retaliates, and the pack flees.}}
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| Poochyena in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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==In the anime==
===Game locations===
[[Image:Poochyena anime.jpg|thumb|Poochyena with a group of {{p|Mightyena}}.]]
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When [[Prof. Birch]] got separated from [[Ash Ketchum]] in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'', he was attacked by a pack of these Bite Pokémon (similar to what happens in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire]]).
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=35
|Attack=55
|Defense=35
|SpAtk=30
|SpDef=30
|Speed=35}}


One of the [[Gym Badge thieves]] from ''[[The Blue Badge of Courage]]'' had a Poochyena.
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}


In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', [[Max]] befriended a Poochyena and helped it to evolve.
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
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|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=50
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1}}


Poochyena appeared in both ''[[AG061|Disaster of Disguise]]'', and ''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]''. It first appeared under the the ownership of a young girl. Later, during [[Mrs. Grimm]]'s flashback, it was revealed that she owned one as a child.
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Poochyena|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|31|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|34|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Poochyena|Dark|Dark|3}}


==In the TCG==
====By [[TM]]====
{{main|Poochyena (TCG)}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Poochyena|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Poochyena|Dark|Dark|3}}


==Game data==
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
===NPC appearances===
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Poochyena|Dark|Dark|3}}
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]: Three Poochyena form Team Poochy. They specialize in catching criminals. The brothers chase their target until they are tired and then finish them.
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{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0945|Grafaiai}}|Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Poochyena|Dark|Dark|3}}


===Pokédex entries===
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{{Dex
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg darkness color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg darkness color dark}}"
|type=dark
|-
|gen=3
! style="background: #{{tcg darkness color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
|rubydex=At first sight, Poochyena takes a {{M|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.
! style="background: #{{tcg darkness color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|sapphiredex=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.
|- style="background:#fff;
|emeralddex=It savagely threatens foes with bared fangs. It chases after fleeing targets tenaciously. It turns tail and runs, however, if the foe strikes back.
| {{m|Lunge}}
|firereddex=It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
| [[Poochyena (Platinum 86)]]<br>[[Poochyena (Phantom Forces 53)]]
|leafgreendex=It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
|-
|diamonddex=A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Double Kick}}
|pearldex=A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Poochyena (EX Power Keepers 58)]]
|}}
|}


===Game locations===
===Side game data===
{{Availability |
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
gen=3 |
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=261|acquisition=Catch}}
type=dark |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=261|rarity=Common}}
rsrarity=Uncommon |
|-
rsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|101}}, {{rtn|102}}, {{rtn|103}} |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=261
erarity=Common |
|body=1
earea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|101}}, {{rtn|102}}, {{rtn|103}}, {{rtn|104}}, {{rtn|110}}, {{rtn|116}}, {{rtn|117}}, {{rtn|121}}, {{rtn|123}}, [[Petalburg Woods]] |
|rate=8.2
xdrarity=One |
|area=Wild Plains
xdarea=[[Gateon Port]] ([[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow]]) |
|P1=Grr... I smell foes!
dparea=[[Breed]] {{p|Mightyena}} |
|P2=Grr... My health is halfway down.
palarea=Field |
|P3=I'm feeling down-and-out... I can't even manage a yip...
|PL=Grrr... I leveled! My nose grew even more sensitive!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=261
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=261
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Stoutland}}, {{p|Blitzle}}, {{p|Sewaddle}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Lively Town]]
|P1=Wanna play chase?
|P2=I'm sooo sleepy...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=1
|num=040
|pastnum=090
|browser=It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
}}
====In side games====
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{dark color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
| Plains
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=261
| Secret Storage 16<br>Endless Level 33<br>Pair Trozei<br>Mr. Who's Den
|walk=1.64
|hp=43
|attack=63
|defense=42
|speed=60
}}
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon<br>(Red and Blue)]]
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=261
| [[Thunderwave Cave]] (1F-3F)<br>[[Howling Forest]] (1F-8F)
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=261|num=187
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Counterattack
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
}}
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon<br>(Time and Darkness)]]
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=261
| [[Concealed Ruins]] (B1-B15)<br>[[World Abyss]] (B1-B15)<br>[[Final Maze]] (B1-B48)
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Poochyena
|evocandy=50
|stamina=111
|attack=96
|defense=61
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Poison Fang}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}
|}


===Base stats===
===Evolution data===
{{BaseStats|
{{Evobox-2
HP=35 |
|type1=Dark
Attack=55 |
|pictype=art
Defense=35 |
|no1=0261
SpAtk=30 |
|name1=Poochyena
SpDef=30 |
|type1-1=Dark
Speed=35 }}
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0262
|name2=Mightyena
|type1-2=Dark}}
 
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=261}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=261}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=261}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=261|crop=58}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=261|crop=56}}
<!--{{Spritebox/8/BDSP|ndex=261}}
{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0261}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0261}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|261|Poochyena}}


===Type effectiveness===
==In the anime==
{{DP Type effectiveness|
===Main series===
type1=Dark|
[[File:Rocket Prize Master Poochyena.png|thumb|250px|Poochyena in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Normal= 100 |
====Major appearances====
Fighting=200 |
Multiple Poochyena debuted in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]''. They attacked [[Professor Birch]] when he got separated from {{Ash}}, similarly to what happened in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.
Flying=  100 |
 
Poison=  100 |
In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', [[Max]] befriended a Poochyena belonging to {{OBP|Katrina|AG011}}. He eventually helped it [[Evolution|evolve]] and become a protector of the preserve. [[Evolution|Brock's demonstration]] also featured a Poochyena evolving into a Mightyena.
Ground=  100 |
 
Rock=    100 |
In ''[[HS05|The Blue Badge of Courage]]'', the [[Gym Badge thieves]] used a Poochyena and a {{p|Zigzagoon}} to battle [[Misty's Psyduck]] and [[Sakura's Espeon]], but both were defeated.
Bug=    200 |
 
Ghost=    50 |
In ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Poochyena assisted Professor Birch in finding {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{an|May}}, and [[Max]].
Steel=  100 |
 
In ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]'', [[Old Man Obee]]'s three Poochyena tracked down Ash and May after they got lost in the [[Forbidden Forest]]. They then joined in the fight against {{TRT}}'s mecha.
 
In ''[[XY107|An Explosive Operation!]]'', a {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}} used a Poochyena during a [[Team Flare]] effort to capture [[Z2]].
 
In ''[[JN054|Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!]]'', [[Jessie]] pulled a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Poochyena}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]] to battle Ash and [[Goh]]. However, it was defeated by [[Jacqueline]]'s {{p|Inteleon}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN062|Not Too Close for Comfort!]]''.
 
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Poochyena competed in the {{ci|Rustboro}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
 
In ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]'', a Coordinator's Poochyena was in the [[Slateport City]] [[Pokémon Center]].
 
In ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'', a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the {{ci|Slateport}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
 
In ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', a Poochyena was playing with its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, while another was living in [[Forina]], {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}}'s home.
 
A Poochyena appeared in ''[[AG061|Disaster of Disguise]]'', under the ownership of a young female Trainer.
 
In ''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]'', a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the {{to|Verdanturf}} Contest. Another was in a flashback that revealed [[Mrs. Grimm]]'s parents took it away from her when she was a child.
 
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
 
In ''[[AG106|Beg, Burrow and Steal]]'', two Poochyena were living in the [[Trapinch underground labyrinth|an underground paradise]].
 
In ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]'', a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].
 
In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', a Trainer's Poochyena participated in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition.
 
A Coordinator's Poochyena appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.
 
A Poochyena appeared in ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', a Trainer's Poochyena competed in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
 
A Poochyena appeared in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''.
 
Two Poochyena appeared in ''[[XY008|Grooming Furfrou!]]''.
 
In ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'' and ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', a Trainer's Poochyena attended the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]].


Fire=    100 |
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]''.
Water=  100 |
Grass=  100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=  0 |
Ice=    100 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    50 |
notes=yes|
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}


===Learnset===
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]''.
{{learnset intro|Poochyena}}


====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
{{movelist|dark|dark|4|3|Poochyena}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|35|95|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|5|Howl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|9|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|13|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|17|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|21|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|25|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Assurance|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|33|Scary Face|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|37|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|41|Embargo|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|45|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|49|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|53|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|3}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]''.
{{movelisttm|dark|dark|4|3|Poochyena}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar |Normal |Status|&mdash;|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail |Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball |Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM49]]|Snatch|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM63]]|Embargo|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse |Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====Pokédex entries====
{{eggmoves|dark|dark|4|3|Poochyena}}
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Dugtrio}}<br>{{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Ambipom}}<br>{{p|Girafarig}}<br>{{p|Stantler}}<br>{{p|Whismur}}, {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}}<br>{{p|Mawile}}<br>{{p|Wailmer}}, {{p|Wailord}}<br>{{p|Kecleon}}|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15|Smart|3}}
{{Animedexbody|AG011|Poochyena|Ash's Pokédex|Poochyena, the Bite Pokémon. Poochyena is the pre-evolved form of Mightyena. Its biting strength is superior to other Pokémon, and has the endurance to chase opponents down until completely exhausted.}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}}<br>{{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}}<br>{{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Linoone}}<br>{{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}}<br>{{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Delcatty}}|Covet|Normal|Physical|40|100|40|Cute|0}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Charmeleon}}, {{p|Charizard}}<br>{{p|Arbok}}<br>{{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}}<br>{{p|Flareon}}<br>{{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}}<br>{{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}<br>{{p|Donphan}}<br>{{p|Exploud}}<br>{{p|Manectric}}<br>{{p|Hippowdon}}|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15|Beauty|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}}<br>{{p|Arbok}}<br>{{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Mamoswine}}<br>{{p|Snorunt}}, {{p|Glalie}}<br>{{p|Walrein}}<br>{{p|Exploud}}<br>{{p|Floatzel}}<br>{{p|Hippowdon}}<br>{{p|Glaceon}}|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}}<br>{{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Nidorino}}, {{p|Nidoking}}<br>{{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}}<br>{{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}}<br>{{p|Farfetch'd}}<br>{{p|Cyndaquil}}, {{p|Quilava}}, {{p|Typhlosion}}<br>{{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}}<br>{{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}}<br>{{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}<br>{{p|Stantler}}<br>{{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}}<br>{{p|Zangoose}}<br>{{p|Absol}}<br>{{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Monferno}}, {{p|Infernape}}<br>{{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}}|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Furret}}<br>{{p|Stantler}}<br>{{p|Absol}}<br>{{p|Lucario}}|Me First|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Seviper}}|Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}<br>{{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Dugtrio}}<br>{{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Furret}}<br>{{p|Spinda}}<br>{{p|Kecleon}}<br>{{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}}<br>{{p|Mawile}}<br>{{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}}<br>{{p|Absol}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Arbok}}<br>{{p|Arcanine}}<br>{{p|Jolteon}}<br>{{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}}<br>{{p|Houndoom}}<br>{{p|Donphan}}<br>{{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}}<br>{{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}}<br>{{p|Exploud}}<br>{{p|Hippowdon}}|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Quagsire}}<br>{{p|Dunsparce}}<br>{{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}}<br>{{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Bibarel}}<br>{{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|2}}
{{eggmoves/note|4}}


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
===Pokémon Generations===
{{tutor|dark|dark|4b|3a|Poochyena}}
[[File:Lotad Poochyena Beautifly Delcatty Swablu Vigoroth Whismur Dustox Azurill PG.png|thumb|250px|Poochyena in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
{{mtentry4|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
In ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Poochyena was fleeing from a storm that a [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} was creating.
{{mtentry4|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{-}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|0|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{tutor/note|4}}


====Special moves====
==In the manga==
{{Shadow moves|261|10|Shadow Blitz|Shadow Shed|--|--|Heal Bell|Normal|Dig|Ground|Poison Fang|Poison|Howl|Normal|xd|dark}}
[[File:Nana Poochyena.png|thumb|200px|Poochyena in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Nana}}
A Poochyena [[nickname]]d Nana is first seen in {{adv|Ruby}}'s possession, one of the three Pokémon given to him from his father, [[Norman]], when he was very young. Even five years before ''[[PS181|Creeping Past Cacnea]]'', Nana was shown to be a formidable battler, injuring a {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} teaming up with [[Kiki]] and [[Rara]]. While she still hadn't evolved, Ruby saw a few wild {{p|Mightyena}} that attacked {{prof|Birch}} and envied how splendid their fur looked. A few chapters down the line, Ruby would obtain his own Mightyena in [[Dewford Town]] when he met up with {{Steven}}, and Nana evolved together with Kiki, who touched the champion's [[Moon Stone]]. This new evolved form saw a furthering of Nana's abilities, allowing her to perfect her {{m|Hyper Beam}} attack.


===Side game data===
===Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪===
{{Side game|
{{main|Kanata's Poochyena}}
type=dark |
[[Kanata (CCP)|Kanata]] has a Poochyena in [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]].
ndex=261 |
PinRScatch=yes |
HC=C |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=8.2% |
area=Wild Plains |
P1= Grr... I smell foes! |
P2= Grr... My health is halfway down. |
P3= I'm feeling down-and-out... I can't even manage a yip... |
PL= Grrr... I leveled! My nose grew even more sensitive! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
}}


===Evolution===
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
{{evobox/1|261|Poochyena|1|Dark||[[Level|Level 18]]|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
Two Poochyena appeared in ''[[GRT2|I Want to be Human Again!]]''.


===Sprites===
==In the TCG==
{{Sprite|
{{main|Poochyena (TCG)}}
type=dark|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=261|
name=Poochyena|
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Despite having no arms, Poochyena learns {{m|Sucker Punch}} leveling up.
* Poochyena has the lowest base stat total of all {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Poochyena and its evolved form share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Drednaw}}. They are all known as Bite Pokémon.
 
===Origin===
===Origin===
It shares some similarities with both wolves and hyenas.
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Poochyena and Mightyena}}
Poochyena shares some similarities with both {{wp|hyena}}s and {{wp|Wolf|wolves}}. However, its small size, typically tenacious nature, and affinity for biting resemble {{wp|Tasmanian devil}}s.
 
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Poochyena's name, a misspelling of its Japanese name, may be a combination of ''pooch'', a nickname for a {{wp|dog}}, and ''{{wp|hyena}}''.
Poochyena may be a combination of ''pooch'' and ''{{wp|hyena}}''.
 
Pochiena may be a combination of ポチ ''Pochi'' (a popular name for pet dogs in Japan) and ''{{wp|hyena}}''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Fiffyen
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Dark
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Medhyena
|ja=ポチエナ ''Pochiena''|jameaning=From {{tt|ポチ ''Pochi''|a popular name for pet dogs in Japan}} and ''{{wp|hyena}}''
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 포챠나 ''Pochyana'' - Similar to the word 'pooch', which is pronounced the same in Korean as it is in English.
|fr=Medhyèna|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|Médor|stereotypical name for a pet dog}}'' or ''medium'' and ''{{tt|hyène|hyena}}''
|es=Poochyena|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Fiffyen|demeaning=From ''{{tt|pfiffig|shrewd}}'' and ''{{tt|Hyäne|hyena}}''
|it=Poochyena|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=포챠나 ''Pochana''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=土狼犬 ''Tǔlángquǎn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{wp|Aardwolf|{{tt|土狼 ''tǔláng''|aardwolf}}}} and {{tt|犬 ''quǎn''|dog}}
|zh_yue=土狼犬 ''Tóulòhnghyún''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|土狼 ''tóulòhng''|aardwolf}} and {{tt|犬 ''hyún''|dog}}
|hi=पपीबग्घा ''Puppybaggha''|himeaning=From ''puppy'' and {{tt|लकड़बग्धा ''lakadbagdha'' / लकड़बग्घा ''lakadabaggha''|hyena}}
|ru=Пучиена ''Puchiyena''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โปชิเอนา ''Pochiena''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
<br clear="left">
 
==Related articles==
* [[Nana]]
* [[Kanata's Poochyena]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[[wp:Poochyena|Article on Wikipedia]]


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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0260|prev=Swampert|nextnum=0262|next=Mightyena}}
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{{Project Pokédex notice}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon XD]]
[[de:Fiffyen]]
[[de:Fiffyen]]
[[es:Poochyena]]
[[fr:Medhyèna]]
[[it:Poochyena]]
[[ja:ポチエナ]]
[[ja:ポチエナ]]
[[Category:Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line]]
[[zh:土狼犬]]
[[pt:Poochyena (pokémon)]]

Latest revision as of 03:40, 14 September 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0260MS.png #0260: Swampert
Pokémon
#0262: Mightyena 0262MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Poochyena (disambiguation).
Poochyena
Bite Pokémon
ポチエナ
Pochiena
#0261
Poochyena



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dark Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Run Away or Quick FeetGen IV+ Cacophony
Cacophony
Rattled
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
255 (43.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Poochyena
0'0" 0 m
{{{form2}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
30.0 lbs. 13.6 kg
Poochyena
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
55
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
56
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Poochyena
0
HP
1
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F0261.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Gray
Base friendship
70
External Links

Poochyena (Japanese: ポチエナ Pochiena) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into Mightyena starting at level 18.

Biology

Poochyena, as its name implies, is a quadrupedal Pokémon similar in appearance to hyenas and canines. Its body is primarily gray with a black face and throat, paws, and belly. Its eyes are red with yellow sclerae, and it has a red nose. Its lower jaw has two pointed teeth sticking out. The fur at the base of its tail is rumpled and shaggy. Poochyena has gray paw pads on its three-toed paws.

Poochyena have a very keen sense of smell, allowing them to find and chase their prey with ease. It takes a bite at anything that moves and makes the hair on its tail bristle out to try to intimidate its foes. Poochyena's vigorous barking attempt at opponents embodies Poochyena's cowardly nature. Known for its tenacious nature, it chases after prey alongside the pack until the victim becomes exhausted. If its victim strikes back, then it may turn tail. It is omnivorous and will eat anything. This Pokémon lives in grasslands, savannas, and forests.

Evolution

Poochyena evolves into Mightyena

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0261Poochyena.png
Unevolved
Poochyena
 Dark 

0262Mightyena.png
First Evolution
Mightyena
 Dark 

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#010
Kanto
#—
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
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
White
Black 2 A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #044
Hoenn
#010
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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#7
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet It bares its large fangs and barks vigorously to try to intimidate opponents, but this is actually a manifestation of its cowardly nature.
Violet Poochyena pursue their prey in packs. Once the prey is exhausted, the pack finishes it off. But sometimes the prey retaliates, and the pack flees.


Pokédex Image Poochyena SV Kitakami.png
Poochyena in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Routes 101, 102, and 103
Emerald
Routes 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 120, 121, and 123, Petalburg Woods
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Gateon Port (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond
Breed Mightyena
Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Route 214 (Poké Radar)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Route 1 (Swarm)
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
Route 9 (Swarm)
Black 2 White 2
Trade
Dream World
Pleasant Forest
Generation VI
X Y
Breed Mightyena
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Routes 101, 102, and 103
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank, Breed event Mightyena
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 2.0.1+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Kitakami Road, Apple Hills, Loyalty Plaza, Oni Mountain, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods
Tera Raid Battles (1★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Plains (Both Fields)
Trozei!
Secret Storage 16, Endless Level 33, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Thunderwave Cave (1F-3F), Howling Forest (1F-8F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B1F-B15F), World Abyss (B1F-B15F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F)
MD Sky
Concealed Ruins (B1F-B15F), World Abyss (B1F-B15F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F)
Ranger: GS
Rasp Cavern
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Meadow: Challenger's Ground, Seabreeze Trail
Rumble U
Wonder Area: Pokémon Outbreak!, Chill Battle: The Three Little Tepig
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Tu
Rumble World
Ruby Volcano: Smoldering Caldera (All Areas), Distortion Land: Withered Cemetery (All Areas)
Picross
Area 01: Stage 01
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Pinsir Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Zygarde Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Thunderwave Cave (4F-5F), Howling Forest (2F-10F), Purity Forest (4F-6F), Fantasy Strait (20F-21F)
Fainted Pokémon: Sinister Woods
Mystery House: Howling Forest
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Wacky Workshop: Stage 159
Prasino Woods: Stage 573


Held items

Games Held items
Ruby Sapphire
Emerald
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver
Black White

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
35
95 - 142 180 - 274
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
Total:
220
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
2/4 ★★☆☆
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
14/20 ★★☆☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
044 Howl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
077 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
1010 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
1313 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
1616 Roar Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
1919 Swagger Normal Status 0000 08585% 15
2222 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10
2525 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
2828 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
3131 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
3434 Yawn Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
3636 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
4040 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
4444 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poochyena
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Poochyena
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM009Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM010Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM062Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM063Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM094Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM117Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM127Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM140Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM177Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM183Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM183 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000 090}}90% 10
TM191Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM199Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poochyena
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Poochyena
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
DiglettDiglettDugtrioDugtrioAipomAmbipomGirafarigFarigirafStantlerWyrdeerSeedotNuzleafShiftryFinizenPalafin
Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15
MankeyEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreonLeafeonGlaceonSylveonTeddiursaUrsaringUrsalunaSlakothSlakingEspurrMeowsticGreedentLechonkOinkologneFidoughDachsbun
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
SeviperShroodleGrafaiai
Poison Fang Poison Physical 50 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Poochyena
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poochyena
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Poochyena
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Lunge Poochyena (Platinum 86)
Poochyena (Phantom Forces 53)
Double Kick Poochyena (EX Power Keepers 58)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS261.png PinRSani261.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani261.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
Friend Area: Wild Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP Grr... I smell foes!
26%-50% HP Grr... My health is halfway down.
1%-25% HP I'm feeling down-and-out... I can't even manage a yip...
Level up Grrr... I leveled! My nose grew even more sensitive!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 261.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 261.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Lively Town
Connected to: Phanpy, Stoutland, Blitzle, Sewaddle
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal Wanna play chase?
Low HP (< 50%) I'm sooo sleepy...
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist:
(present)
Dark Assist.png
Dark
Field move:
(present)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Dark Assist.png
Dark
Field move:
(past)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-040/N-090
It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush261Body.png Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds Base HP: 43
Base Attack: 63 Base Defense: 42 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dark
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT261.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Dark
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 30 - 85 Raise Max Level.png 5

#187
Shuffle261.png

Counterattack
Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.


Pokémon GO
GO261.png Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 96 Base Defense: 61
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: Poochyena Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Tackle, Snarl
Charged Attacks: Crunch, Dig, Poison Fang, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

0261Poochyena.png
Unevolved
Poochyena
 Dark 
Rare Candy
Level 18
0262Mightyena.png
First Evolution
Mightyena
 Dark 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 261.png Spr b 3r 261.png Spr 3e 261.png Spr b 3e 261.png Spr 3f 261.png Spr b 3f 261.png
Spr 3r 261 s.png Spr b 3r 261 s.png Spr 3e 261 s.png Spr b 3e 261 s.png Spr 3f 261 s.png Spr b 3f 261 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 261.png Spr b 4d 261.png Spr 4p 261.png Spr b 4p 261.png Spr 4h 261.png Spr b 4h 261.png
Spr 4d 261 s.png Spr b 4d 261 s.png Spr 4p 261 s.png Spr b 4p 261 s.png Spr 4h 261 s.png Spr b 4h 261 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 261.png Spr b 5b 261.png Spr 5b2 261.png Spr b 5b2 261.png
Spr 5b 261 s.png Spr b 5b 261 s.png Spr 5b2 261 s.png Spr b 5b2 261 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 261.png
Spr b 6x 261.png
Spr 6o 261.png
Spr b 6o 261.png
Spr 6x 261 s.png
Spr b 6x 261 s.png
Spr 6o 261 s.png
Spr b 6o 261 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 261.png
Spr b 7s 261.png
Spr 7s 261.png
Spr b 7s 261.png
Spr 7s 261 s.png
Spr b 7s 261 s.png
Spr 7s 261 s.png
Spr b 7s 261 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0261.png HOME0261 s.png
261MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Poochyena images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Poochyena in the anime

Major appearances

Multiple Poochyena debuted in Get the Show on the Road!. They attacked Professor Birch when he got separated from Ash, similarly to what happened in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

In A Bite to Remember, Max befriended a Poochyena belonging to Katrina. He eventually helped it evolve and become a protector of the preserve. Brock's demonstration also featured a Poochyena evolving into a Mightyena.

In The Blue Badge of Courage, the Gym Badge thieves used a Poochyena and a Zigzagoon to battle Misty's Psyduck and Sakura's Espeon, but both were defeated.

In A Six Pack Attack!, a wild Poochyena assisted Professor Birch in finding Professor Oak, May, and Max.

In Grass Hysteria!, Old Man Obee's three Poochyena tracked down Ash and May after they got lost in the Forbidden Forest. They then joined in the fight against Team Rocket's mecha.

In An Explosive Operation!, a Team Flare Grunt used a Poochyena during a Team Flare effort to capture Z2.

In Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!, Jessie pulled a Poochyena from the Rocket Prize Master to battle Ash and Goh. However, it was defeated by Jacqueline's Inteleon. It reappeared in a flashback in Not Too Close for Comfort!.

Minor appearances

In All Things Bright and Beautifly!, a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the Rustboro Contest.

In Now That's Flower Power!, a Coordinator's Poochyena was in the Slateport City Pokémon Center.

In Win, Lose or Drew!, a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the Slateport Contest.

In Jirachi: Wish Maker, a Poochyena was playing with its Trainer, while another was living in Forina, Jirachi's home.

A Poochyena appeared in Disaster of Disguise, under the ownership of a young female Trainer.

In Disguise Da Limit, a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the Verdanturf Contest. Another was in a flashback that revealed Mrs. Grimm's parents took it away from her when she was a child.

A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

In Beg, Burrow and Steal, two Poochyena were living in the an underground paradise.

In Hi Ho Silver Wind!, a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.

In Off the Unbeaten Path, a Trainer's Poochyena participated in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.

A Coordinator's Poochyena appeared in What I Did for Love!.

A Poochyena appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.

In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Poochyena competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference.

A Poochyena appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!.

Two Poochyena appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.

In Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Poochyena attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.

A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in Garchomp's Mega Bond!.

A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.

A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in I Choose You!.

A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in Making Battles in the Sand!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG011 Poochyena Ash's Pokédex Poochyena, the Bite Pokémon. Poochyena is the pre-evolved form of Mightyena. Its biting strength is superior to other Pokémon, and has the endurance to chase opponents down until completely exhausted.

Pokémon Generations

In The Cavern, a wild Poochyena was fleeing from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.

In the manga

Poochyena in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Nana

A Poochyena nicknamed Nana is first seen in Ruby's possession, one of the three Pokémon given to him from his father, Norman, when he was very young. Even five years before Creeping Past Cacnea, Nana was shown to be a formidable battler, injuring a Salamence teaming up with Kiki and Rara. While she still hadn't evolved, Ruby saw a few wild Mightyena that attacked Birch and envied how splendid their fur looked. A few chapters down the line, Ruby would obtain his own Mightyena in Dewford Town when he met up with Steven, and Nana evolved together with Kiki, who touched the champion's Moon Stone. This new evolved form saw a furthering of Nana's abilities, allowing her to perfect her Hyper Beam attack.

Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪

Main article: Kanata's Poochyena

Kanata has a Poochyena in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team

Two Poochyena appeared in I Want to be Human Again!.

In the TCG

Main article: Poochyena (TCG)

Trivia

  • Poochyena has the lowest base stat total of all Dark-type Pokémon.
  • Poochyena and its evolved form share their category with Drednaw. They are all known as Bite Pokémon.

Origin

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Poochyena shares some similarities with both hyenas and wolves. However, its small size, typically tenacious nature, and affinity for biting resemble Tasmanian devils.

Name origin

Poochyena may be a combination of pooch and hyena.

Pochiena may be a combination of ポチ Pochi (a popular name for pet dogs in Japan) and hyena.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ポチエナ Pochiena From ポチ Pochi and hyena
France Flag.png French Medhyèna From Médor or medium and hyène
Spain Flag.png Spanish Poochyena Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Fiffyen From pfiffig and Hyäne
Italy Flag.png Italian Poochyena Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포챠나 Pochana Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 土狼犬 Tǔlángquǎn From 土狼 tǔláng and quǎn
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 土狼犬 Tóulòhnghyún From 土狼 tóulòhng and hyún


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