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| [[File:Nana Poochyena.png|thumb|130px|Poochyena in Pokémon Adventures]] | | [[File:Nana Poochyena.png|thumb|130px|Poochyena in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] |
| ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== |
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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
Poochyena is a quadruped 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 has a very keen sense of smell, allowing it to find and chase its 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. Known for its tenacious nature, it chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. If its prey strikes back, it may turn tail. It is omnivorous and will eat anything. This Pokémon lives in grasslands and forests.
In the anime
Major appearances
When Professor Birch got separated from Ash in Get the Show on the Road, he was attacked by a pack of Poochyena (similar to what happens in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire).
In A Bite to Remember, Max befriended a Poochyena and helped it to evolve.
One of the Gym Badge thieves from The Blue Badge of Courage had a Poochyena.
A wild Poochyena appeared in A Six Pack Attack! to assist Professor Birch in finding Professor Oak, May, and Max.
A Poochyena appeared in An Explosive Operation!, under the ownership of a Team Flare Grunt.
Minor appearances
A Coordinator's Poochyena appeared in All Things Bright and Beautifly! competing in the Rustboro Contest.
A Poochyena was seen inside the Slateport City Pokémon Center in Now That's Flower Power!.
A Poochyena belonging to a Coordinator appeared in Win, Lose, or Drew! competing in the Slateport Contest.
Two Poochyena appeared in Jirachi: Wish Maker. One was seen playing with its owner in the opening of the film while the other one was a wild Pokémon that lived in Forina.
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 Destiny Deoxys.
A Poochyena appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind! under the ownership of a Coordinator competing in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in Off the Unbeaten Path participating in the Pokémon Orienteering.
A Poochyena made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Pokémon Trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.
A Poochyena appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!.
Two Poochyena appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in Garchomp's Mega Bond!.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.
Pokédex entries
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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
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Nana
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 Kiki and Rara. 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 Kiki, 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 Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga
- Main article: Kanata's Poochyena
Kanata has a Poochyena in the Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga.
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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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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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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Generation V
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Black
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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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Black 2
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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 2
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Generation VI
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A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
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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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Omega 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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Alpha 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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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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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 IX, 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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- 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 TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Poochyena in Generation VI
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Poochyena 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 Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white 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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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Crush ×1)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Crush ×1)
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Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
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It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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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 is a combination of pooch (slang for dog) and hyena.
Pochiena may be a combination of Pochi (a popular name for dogs in Japan) and hyena.
In other languages
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More languages
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Hindi
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पूचियाना Poochyena
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Transliteration of English name
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Related articles
External links
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