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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 3
Species: Bite Pokémon
Type: Dark
Height: 0.5m
Weight: 13.6kg
Catch Rate: 255
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 土狼犬
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 土狼犬
English Poochyena
French Medhyèna
German Fiffyen
Italian Poochyena
Japanese ポチエナ
Japanese (Romanized) Pochiena
Japanese (Trademark) Pochiena
Korean 포챠나
Spanish Poochyena

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #261
Hoenn #10
Kalos (Mountain) #44
Hoenn (ORAS) #10

Abilities

  • Run Away: Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
  • Quick Feet: Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon has a status condition.
  • Rattled: Dark-, Ghost-, and Bug-type moves scare the Pokémon and boost its Speed stat. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 18
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Bug 2x
Dark 0.5x
Fairy 2x
Fighting 2x
Ghost 0.5x
Psychic 0x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Dark 35
55
35
30
30
35
220
7 Dark 35
55
35
30
30
35
220
6 Dark 35
55
35
30
30
35
220

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Ruby At first site, Poochyena takes a bite of anything that moves. This Pokemon chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it may turn tail if the prey strikes back.
United States Pokémon Sapphire POOCHYENA is an omnivore - it will eat anything. A distinguishing feature is how large its fangs are compared to its body. This POKeMON tries to intimidate its foes by making the hair on its tail bristle out.
United States 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.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
United States Pokémon FireRed It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
United States Pokémon Pearl A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
United States Pokémon Diamond A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
United States Pokémon Platinum A Pokemon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
United States Pokémon HeartGold It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back.
United States Pokémon White A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Japan Pokémon White しつこい せいかくの ポケモン。 めをつけた えものが ヘトヘトに つかれるまで おいかけまわす。
United States Pokémon Black A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Japan Pokémon Black しつこい せいかくの ポケモン。 めをつけた えものが ヘトヘトに つかれるまで おいかけまわす。
Japan Pokémon Black 2 しつこい せいかくの ポケモン。 めをつけた えものが ヘトヘトに つかれるまで おいかけまわす。
Japan Pokémon White 2 しつこい せいかくの ポケモン。 めをつけた えものが ヘトヘトに つかれるまで おいかけまわす。
United States Pokémon White 2 A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
United States Pokémon Black 2 A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
South Korea Pokémon Y 날카로운 후각으로 노린 먹이는 절대로 놓치지 않는다. 매우 끈질긴 성격이다.
Italy Pokémon Y Pokémon molto tenace. L’olfatto sviluppatissimo gli permette di seguire una preda senza mai perderne le tracce.
Spain Pokémon Y Es tenaz por naturaleza. Tiene un sentido del olfato tan agudo que nunca se le escapa la presa que quiere.
France Pokémon Y Medhyèna est d’un tempérament tenace. Son odorat très développé lui permet de ne jamais perdre la trace de sa proie.
Germany Pokémon Y Es hat ein hartnäckiges Wesen. Sein präziser Geruchssinn ermöglicht ihm, seiner Beute nachzujagen, ohne die Fährte zu verlieren.
Japan Pokémon Y するどい きゅうかくで ねらった えものは ぜったいに にがさない。 とっても しつこい せいかくだ。
South Korea Pokémon X 집요한 성격의 포켓몬이다. 점찍은 먹이가 기진맥진 지칠 때까지 뒤쫓아간다.
Italy Pokémon X Pokémon di natura ostinata. Insegue la preda prescelta finché questa non è esausta.
Spain Pokémon X Es muy persistente. Si se fija en una presa, no la dejará hasta que caiga agotada.
France Pokémon X Un Pokémon très obstiné qui poursuit sa proie jusqu’à ce qu’elle soit épuisée.
Germany Pokémon X Ein beharrliches Pokémon, das seine Beute jagt, bis diese erschöpft ist.
Japan Pokémon X しつこい せいかくの ポケモン。 めをつけた えものが ヘトヘトに つかれるまで おいかけまわす。
United States Pokémon X A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
United States Pokémon Y It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Poochyena es un Pokémon omnívoro. Se come lo que sea. Le caracteriza el gran tamaño de sus colmillos respecto al resto del cuerpo. Este Pokémon hace que se le erice la cola para intentar intimidar a su rival.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 움직이는 것을 발견하면 바로 문다. 먹이가 기진맥진해질 때까지 쫓아다니지만 반격당하면 뒷걸음치기도 한다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Poochyena azzanna al minimo movimento senza riflettere. Caccia la sua preda finché questa non è tanto stanca da cedere. Tuttavia, se il nemico contrattacca, Poochyena talvolta scappa.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire La primera reacción que Poochyena tiene al ver algo moverse es darle un mordisco. Este Pokémon persigue a su presa hasta que cae agotada. Aunque, a veces, sale huyendo si su presa le responde con un ataque.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Sans se poser de questions, Medhyèna essaie de mordre tout ce qui bouge. Ce Pokémon pourchasse sa proie jusqu’à ce qu’elle s’épuise. Cependant, il se peut qu’il prenne peur et s’enfuie si la proie riposte.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Sobald Fiffyen eine Bewegung wahrnimmt, schnappt es zu. Es jagt seine Beute so lange, bis sie vollkommen erschöpft ist. Wenn sich die Beute allerdings wehrt, kann es passieren, dass Fiffyen klein beigibt und flieht.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire うごく ものを みつけると すぐに かみつく。 えものが ヘトヘトに なるまで おいかけまわすが はんげきされると しりごみする ことも あるよ。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 무엇이든 먹는 잡식성인 포켓몬이다. 몸에 비해 큰 이빨이 특징이다. 꼬리의 털을 세우고 적을 위협한다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Poochyena è onnivoro: mangia di tutto. Una caratteristica distintiva è la dimensione delle zanne rispetto al corpo. Cerca di intimidire i nemici rizzando il pelo della coda.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Medhyèna est omnivore. Il mange de tout. Ses crocs sont très gros, comparés à son corps. Ce Pokémon essaie d’intimider ses ennemis en hérissant les poils de sa queue.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Fiffyen ist ein Allesfresser. Auffällig an diesem Pokémon ist das Verhältnis seiner Körpergröße zur Länge seiner Zähne. Es versucht Feinde einzuschüchtern, indem es die Haare an seinem Schweif abstehen lässt.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby なんでも たべる ざっしょくせいの ポケモン。 からだに くらべ おおきな キバが とくちょう。 しっぽの けを さかだてて てきを いかくする。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby 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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Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Katrina's Poochyena
  • Japan カクリのポチエナ
  • Japan Kakuri no Pochiena
  • Japan Kakuri's Pochiena
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Mrs. Grimm's Poochyena
  • Japan キミヨのポチエナ
  • Japan Kimiyo no Pochiena
  • Japan Kimiyo's Pochiena

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
GS 156
AG 1
AG 11
AG 13
AG 33
AG 35
AG 60
AG 61
AG 62
AG 71
AG 73
AG 107
AG 122
AG 160
AG 168
DP 10
Movie 7
SPH 18
DP 182
Movie 15
XY 2
XY 8
XY 41
XY 42
XY 68
XY 91
XYZ 14
Gen 8
Movie 20
PM2019 36
PM2019 38
PM2019 62
PHS 1
PM2019 126
PM2019 128
PM2023 69

TCG Cards

#64: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#65: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#63: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#54: Team Aqua's Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#55: Team Aqua's Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#65: Team Magma's Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#66: Team Magma's Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#70: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#79: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#80: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#58: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#116: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
+10
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#86: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
+10
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#16: Poochyena
Rarity:
None
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#16: ポチエナ
Rarity:
None
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#53: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#16: Team Aqua's Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#17: Team Magma's Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#86: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#103: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#95: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#33: Poochyena
Rarity:
Illustration Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#105: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#113: Poochyena
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Pokémon XD - Michael's Poochyena
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Poochyena
Started: 2005-10-03
Ended: 0000-00-00

Images

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Tackle Type Icon Physical 35 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Howl Type Icon Status 40 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Sand Attack Type Icon Status 15 100 7 7 7 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Bite
Type Icon Physical 25 60 100 10 10 10 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Odor Sleuth Type Icon Status 40 13 13 13 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
Roar Type Icon Status 20 16 16 16 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85 19 19 19 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Assurance
Type Icon Physical 10 60 100 22 22 22 29 29 29 29 29 29
Scary Face Type Icon Status 10 100 25 25 25 33 33 33 33 33 33 29 29 29
Embargo
Type Icon Status 15 100 28 28 28 41 41 41 41 41 41
Taunt
Type Icon Status 20 100 31 31 31 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85 40 40 34 45 45 45 45 45 45 33 33 33
Crunch
Type Icon Physical 15 80 100 34 34 37 53 53 53 53 53 53 41 41 41
Yawn Type Icon Status 10 37 37
Sucker Punch
Type Icon Physical 5 70 100 43 43 40 49 49 49 49 49 49
Thief
Type Icon Physical 25 60 100 45 45 45
Play Rough Type Icon Physical 10 90 90 46 46

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Embargo
Type Icon Status 15 100
Taunt
Type Icon Status 20 100
Torment
Type Icon Status 15 100
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Roar Type Icon Status 20
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Snatch
Type Icon Status 10
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Payback
Type Icon Physical 10 50 100
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Thief
Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Retaliate Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Dig Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Snarl
Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Dark Pulse
Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Shadow Ball Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Incinerate Type Icon Special 15 60 100

Egg Moves

Me First Type Icon Status 20
Snatch
Type Icon Status 10
Yawn Type Icon Status 10
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Leer Type Icon Status 30 100
Play Rough Type Icon Physical 10 90 90
Fire Fang Type Icon Physical 15 65 95
Ice Fang Type Icon Physical 15 65 95
Thunder Fang Type Icon Physical 15 65 95
Sucker Punch
Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Covet Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Astonish Type Icon Physical 15 30 100
Poison Fang Type Icon Physical 15 50 100

Move Tutors

Snatch
Type Icon Status 10
Spite Type Icon Status 10 100
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Psych Up Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Foul Play
Type Icon Physical 15 95 100
Covet Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Super Fang Type Icon Physical 10 90
Sucker Punch
Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Counter Type Icon Physical 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Hyper Voice Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Uproar Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Dark Pulse
Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100