Poochyena
ポチエナ Pochiena
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Artwork from R/S/E
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HP
0
| Atk
1
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
55
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Poochyena (Japanese: ポチエナ Pochiena) is a Dark-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Mightyena starting at level 18.
Biology
Physiology
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
Behavior
Like many other Pokémon, these Pokémon are quite sensitive.
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 an omnivore.
In the anime
When Prof. 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).
One of the Gym Badge thieves from The Blue Badge of Courage had a Poochyena.
In A Bite to Remember, Max befriended a Poochyena and helped it to evolve.
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.
In the TCG
- Main article: Poochyena (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- 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.
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| III
| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| 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
| 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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| IV
| Diamond
| A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
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| Pearl
| A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
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| Platinum
| A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
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Game locations
| Gen
| Game
| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| III
| Ruby
| Sapphire
| Uncommon
| Routes 101, 102, 103
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| Emerald
| Common
| Routes 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 121, 123, Petalburg Woods
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| None
| Trade
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| One
| Gateon Port (Shadow)
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| IV
| Diamond
| Pearl
| None
| Breed Mightyena (Diamond only)
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| Platinum
| Rare
| Route 214 (Poké Radar)
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| Pal Park
| Field
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In side games
Base stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Poochyena is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Diglett, Dugtrio
Aipom, Ambipom
Girafarig
Stantler
Whismur, Loudred, Exploud
Mawile
Wailmer, Wailord
Kecleon
| Astonish
| Ghost
| Physical
| 30
| 100%
| 15
| Smart
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Mankey, Primeape
Teddiursa, Ursaring
Zigzagoon, Linoone
Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking
Skitty, Delcatty
| Covet
| Normal
| Physical
| 40
| 100%
| 40
| Cute
| 0 |
Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
Arbok
Growlithe, Arcanine
Flareon
Snubbull, Granbull
Houndour, Houndoom
Donphan
Exploud
Manectric
Hippowdon
| Fire Fang
| Fire
| Physical
| 65
| 95%
| 15
| Beauty
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Snubbull, Granbull
Arbok
Piloswine, Mamoswine
Snorunt, Glalie
Walrein
Exploud
Floatzel
Hippowdon
Glaceon
| Ice Fang
| Ice
| Physical
| 65
| 95%
| 15
| Cool
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Ekans, Arbok
Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking
Mankey, Primeape
Growlithe, Arcanine
Farfetch'd
Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion
Sneasel, Weavile
Teddiursa, Ursaring
Houndour, Houndoom
Stantler
Electrike, Manectric
Zangoose
Absol
Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape
Shinx, Luxio, Luxray
| Leer
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 30
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Sentret, Furret
Stantler
Absol
Lucario
| Me First
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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| Seviper
| Poison Fang
| Poison
| Physical
| 50
| 100%
| 15
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Rattata, Raticate
Diglett, Dugtrio
Sentret, Furret
Spinda
Kecleon
Poochyena, Mightyena
Mawile
Glameow, Purugly
Absol
| Sucker Punch
| Dark
| Physical
| 80
| 100%
| 5
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Arbok
Arcanine
Jolteon
Snubbull, Granbull
Houndoom
Donphan
Electrike, Manectric
Shinx, Luxio, Luxray
Exploud
Hippowdon
| Thunder Fang
| Electric
| Physical
| 65
| 95%
| 15
| Smart
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Wooper, Quagsire
Dunsparce
Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking
Bidoof, Bibarel
Hippopotas, Hippowdon
| Yawn
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
It shares some similarities with both wolves and hyenas.
Name origin
Poochyena's name, a misspelling of its Japanese name, may be a combination of pooch, a nickname for a dog, and hyena.
In other languages
- German: Fiffyen
- French: Medhyena
- Korean: 포챠나 Pochyana - Similar to the word "pooch", which is pronounced the same in Korean as it is in English.
External links
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Poochyena images on Bulbagarden Archives.
