Dark
#0261
— Bite Pokémon
Poochyena
Height0.5 m
Weight13.6 kg
Base Exp56
BST220
Abilities
Run Away
Quick Feet
Rattledhidden
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.
Base Stats
HP
35
Atk
55
Def
35
SpA
30
SpD
30
Spe
35
BST220
Evolution Chain
Move Learnset
Select a generation to see the moves Poochyena can learn in those games
Learnset for Gen IX games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status
Move
TypeCategoryPwrAcc
Lv1Tackle
Normal40100%
Lv4Howl
Normal——
Lv7Sand Attack
Ground—100%
Lv10Bite
Dark60100%
Lv13Leer
Normal—100%
Lv16Roar
Normal——
Lv19Swagger
Normal—85%
Lv22Assurance
Dark60100%
Lv25Scary Face
Normal—100%
Lv28Taunt
Dark—100%
Lv31Crunch
Dark80100%
Lv34Yawn
Normal——
Lv36Take Down
Normal9085%
Lv40Sucker Punch
Dark70100%
Lv44Play Rough
Fairy9090%
Pokédex Entries
In-game descriptions of Poochyena across different games
- Pokémon 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."
- Pokémon 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."
- Pokémon 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."
- Pokémon FireRed
- "It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track."
- Pokémon Diamond
- "A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted."
- Pokémon HeartGold
- "It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back."
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About Poochyena
Poochyena is the Bite Pokémon a Dark type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 220 with Run Away or Quick Feet as abilities. Use the learnset above to find the best moves for Poochyena in each generation, and check its type defenses to build a team that covers its weaknesses.
