m →Trivia: Zuruggu requires surf and cannot be accessed without the 6th badge, so it's not found "normally" (I can't change Zuruggu's trivia though, the page is protected)
* Poochyena and {{p|Zuruggu}} are the only Pokémon that can be found normally on the first accessible [[route]] of a main [[region]] that are not {{t|Normal}}, {{t|Flying}} or {{type|Bug}} Pokémon.
* Poochyena is the only Pokémon that can be found normally on the first accessible [[route]] of a main [[region]] that is not a {{t|Normal}}, {{t|Flying}} or {{type|Bug}} Pokémon.
** Coincidentally, they are both {{type|Dark}} and part of a one stage evolutionary line.
Poochyena's body is gray, with black coloration on its face, feet, ear insides and underbelly. The coloration on its underbelly, however, is not entirely continuous, with the coloration on the throat being separate from the coloration on the lower belly. Poochyena's eyes have yellow scleras and red irises. Its nose is also red. Two of Poochyena's fangs poke out of its lower jaw, and the fur on its lower back near its tail is rumpled and shaggy. On the bottom of its feet, Poochyena's paw pads have been seen to be gray. Poochyena's main 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.
Behavior
At first sight, Poochyena bites at anything that moves. Noted for its tenacious nature, this Pokémon chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, Poochyena may turn tail if the prey strikes back. Poochyena often try to intimidate their foes by making the hair on their tails bristle out.
Poochyena is based on a wolf or a hyena, therefore, it is likely that Poochyena would be considered a carnivore. However, it has been seen eating berries and other fruits, so this could indicate that it is also an omnivore.
Poochyena appeared in both Disaster of Disguise, and 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.
Poochyena, the Bite Pokémon. Poochyena is the pre-evolved form of Mightyena. Its biting strength is superior Pokémon, and has the endurance to chase opponents down until completely exhausted.
In the manga
A Poochyena named 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 5 years before the events of the RS series, Nana was shown to be a formidable battler, injuring a wild Salamence teaming up with Coco and Ruru, Ruby's Ralts. While it still hadn't evolved, Ruby saw 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 on Dewford Town when he met up with Steven, and Nana evolved together with Coco, who touched the champion's Moon Stone. This new evolved form saw a furthering of Nana's abilities, allowing it to perfect its Hyper Beam attack.
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.
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.
Poochyena is the only Pokémon that can be found normally on the first accessible route of a main region that is not a Normal, Flying or Bug-type Pokémon.
It shares some similarities with both wolves and hyenas. However, its small size, typically tenacious nature, and affinity for biting calls to mind Tasmanian devils.
Name origin
Poochyena's name, an alternate version of its Japanese name, is likely a combination of Pochi, a popular name for dogs in Japan, and hyena. The English spelling of the name may be influenced by the word pooch, a slang word for dog.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Poochyena images on Bulbagarden Archives.
