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| |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. | | |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. |
| |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 {{a|intimidate}} its foes by making the hair on its tail bristle out. | | |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. |
| |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. | | |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. |
| |frlgdex=It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track. | | |frlgdex=It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track. |
| |dpptdex=A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. | | |dpptdex=A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| |hgssdex=It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back. | | |hgssdex=It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back. |
| |bwdex=A Pokémon with a persistent [[nature]], it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. | | |bwdex=A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
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Height
1'08" Imperial
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0.5 m Metric
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1'08"/0.5 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
30.0 lbs. Imperial
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13.6 kg Metric
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30.0 lbs./13.6 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 1
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 55
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Battle Exp.: 551*
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Poochyena (Japanese: ポチエナ Pochiena) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.
It evolves into Mightyena starting at level 18.
Biology
Physiology
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 and 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 has a very keen sense of smell, allowing it to find and chase its prey with ease.
Behavior
At first sight, Poochyena bites at anything that moves. Noted for its tenacious nature, it chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, Poochyena may turn tail if the prey strikes back. Poochyena often tries to intimidate its foes by making the hair on its tail bristle out.
Habitat
This Pokémon lives in grasslands and forests, sometimes they can be found at plains in search for prey.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
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.
In the anime
Major appearances
When Professor Birch got separated from Ash Ketchum in 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).
In A Bite to Remember, Max befriended a Poochyena and helped it to evolve.
Minor appearances
One of the Gym Badge thieves from The Blue Badge of Courage had a Poochyena.
Poochyena appeared in both Disaster of Disguise, and Disguise Da Limit. It first appeared under the ownership of a young girl. Later, during Mrs. Grimm's flashback, it was revealed that she owned one as a child.
A Poochyena appeared in All Things Bright and Beautifly.
A Poochyena appeared in Now That’s Flower Power! as a Pokémon in the Contest.
A wild Poochyena appeared in A Six Pack Attack! to assist Professor Birch in finding Professor Oak, May, and Max.
A Poochyena also appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!
A Poochyena appeared in Win, Lose, or Drew! as a Pokémon in the Contest.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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AG011
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Poochyena
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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In the manga
Poochyena in Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
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.
In the TCG
- Main article: Poochyena (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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
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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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Emerald
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It savagely threatens foes with bared fangs. It chases after fleeing targets tenaciously. It turns tail and runs, however, if the foe strikes back.
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FireRed
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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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LeafGreen
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{{{leafgreendex}}}
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
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Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back.
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SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Generation V
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A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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{{{black2dex}}}
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White 2
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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35
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95 - 142
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180 - 274
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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Total: 220
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Poochyena can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Poochyena cannot be tutored the move in that game
- 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
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.
In other languages
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German
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Fiffyen
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French
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Medhyena
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From medium and hyena.
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Korean
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포챠나 Pochyana
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Similar to the word pooch, which is pronounced the same in Korean as it is in English.
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Chinese
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土狼犬 Tǔ Láng Quǎn
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Combination of 土狼 and 犬. May also mean "Earth wolf dog".
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Related articles
External links
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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.
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