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Poochyena
Bite Pokémon |
ポチエナ
Pochiena |
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#261 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Run Away or Quick Feet |
Rattled
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Poochyena (Japanese: ポチエナ Pochiena) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into Mightyena starting at level 18.
Biology
Poochyena is a quadrupedal 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, savannas, and forests.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Multiple Poochyena debuted in Get the Show on the Road. They attacked Professor Birch when he got separated from Ash, similarly to what happened in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
In A Bite to Remember, Max befriended a Poochyena belonging to Katrina. He eventually helped it evolve and become a protector of the preserve.
In The Blue Badge of Courage, the Gym Badge thieves used a Poochyena and a Zigzagoon to battle Misty's Psyduck and Sakura's Espeon, but both were defeated.
In A Six Pack Attack!, a wild Poochyena assisted Professor Birch in finding Professor Oak, May, and Max.
In Grass Hysteria!, Old Man Obee's three Poochyena tracked down Ash and May after they got lost in the Forbidden Forest. They then joined in the fight against Team Rocket's mecha.
In An Explosive Operation!, a Team Flare Grunt used a Poochyena during a Team Flare effort to capture Z2.
In Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!, Jessie pulled a Poochyena from the Rocket Prize Master to battle Ash and Goh. However, it was defeated by Jacqueline's Inteleon. It reappeared in a flashback in JN062.
Minor appearances
In A Bite to Remember, Brock's demonstration featured a Poochyena evolving into a Mightyena.
In All Things Bright and Beautifly!, a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the Rustboro Contest.
In Now That's Flower Power!, a Coordinator's Poochyena was in the Slateport City Pokémon Center.
In Win, Lose or Drew!, a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the Slateport Contest.
In Jirachi: Wish Maker, a Poochyena was playing with its Trainer, while another was living in Forina, Jirachi's home.
A Poochyena appeared in Disaster of Disguise, under the ownership of a young female Trainer.
In Disguise Da Limit, a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the Verdanturf Contest. Another was in a flashback that revealed Mrs. Grimm's parents took it away from her when she was a child.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
In Beg, Burrow and Steal, two Poochyena were living in the an underground paradise.
In Hi Ho Silver Wind!, a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
In Off the Unbeaten Path, a Trainer's Poochyena participated in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.
A Coordinator's Poochyena appeared in What I Did for Love!.
A Poochyena appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Poochyena competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference.
A Poochyena appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!.
Two Poochyena appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.
In Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Poochyena attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in Garchomp's Mega Bond!.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in I Choose You!.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in Making Battles in the Sand!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
AG011 |
Poochyena |
Ash's Pokédex |
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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Pokémon Generations
Poochyena in
Pokémon Generations
In The Cavern, a wild Poochyena was fleeing from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was causing.
In the manga
Poochyena in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Nana
A Poochyena nicknamed 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 five years before Creeping Past Cacnea, Nana was shown to be a formidable battler, injuring a Salamence teaming up with Kiki and Rara. While she still hadn't evolved, Ruby saw a 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 in 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 her to perfect her Hyper Beam attack.
Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪
- Main article: Kanata's Poochyena
Kanata has a Poochyena in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
Two Poochyena appeared in I Want to be Human Again!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Poochyena (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: 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
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
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Kanto
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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. |
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. |
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. |
FireRed |
It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track. |
LeafGreen |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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Diamond |
A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back. |
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Unova
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Black |
A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
White |
Black 2 |
A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
White 2 |
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Kalos
Mountain #044 |
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Hoenn
#010 |
X |
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. |
Omega 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. |
Alpha 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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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Emerald |
Routes 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 120, 121, and 123, Petalburg Woods |
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FireRed |
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Diamond |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Generation VI |
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Alpha Sapphire |
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Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 16, Endless Level 33, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Thunderwave Cave (1F-3F), Howling Forest (1F-8F) |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Concealed Ruins (B1F-B15F), World Abyss (B1F-B15F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F) |
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MD Sky |
Concealed Ruins (B1F-B15F), World Abyss (B1F-B15F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F) |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Meadow: Challenger's Ground, Seabreeze Trail |
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Rumble U |
Wonder Area: Pokémon Outbreak!, Chill Battle: The Three Little Tepig |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Wacky Workshop: Stage 159
Prasino Woods: Stage 573 |
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Rumble World |
Ruby Volcano: Smoldering Caldera (All Areas), Distortion Land: Withered Cemetery (All Areas) |
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Picross |
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Rumble Rush |
Pinsir Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Zygarde Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal |
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Held items
Game |
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Sapphire |
Pecha Berry (5%) |
Emerald |
Platinum |
Pecha Berry (5%) |
HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Pecha Berry (5%) |
Black |
White |
Pecha Berry (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
35
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95 - 142 |
180 - 274 |
Attack:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Defense:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Sp. Atk:
30
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31 - 90 |
58 - 174 |
Sp. Def:
30
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31 - 90 |
58 - 174 |
Speed:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
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220
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- 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 VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Psychic-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Poochyena's learnsets from other generations. |
TCG-only moves
Move |
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Double Kick |
Poochyena (EX Power Keepers 58) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 18
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Generation IV |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
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Sun |
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Ultra Sun |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Poochyena images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Poochyena has the lowest base stat total of all Dark-type Pokémon.
- Poochyena and its evolved form share their category with Drednaw. They are all known as Bite Pokémon.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
On the Origin of Species: Poochyena and Mightyena
Poochyena shares some similarities with both wolves and hyenas. However, its small size, typically tenacious nature, and affinity for biting resemble 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
Language |
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Meaning |
Japanese |
ポチエナ Pochiena |
From Pochi (a popular name for dogs in Japan) and hyena |
French |
Medhyèna |
From medium and hyène |
Spanish |
Poochyena |
Same as English name |
German |
Fiffyen |
From pfiffig and Hyäne |
Italian |
Poochyena |
Same as English name |
Korean |
포챠나 Pochana |
Transliteration of the Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
土狼犬 Tǔlángquǎn |
From 土狼 tǔláng and 犬 quǎn |
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Hindi |
पूचियाना Poochyena |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Пучиена Puchiyena |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
โปชิเอนา Pochiena |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
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