poochyena

Poochyena is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Dark

Abilities:

• Run Away: Ensures escape from wild Pokémon.
• Quick Feet (Hidden Ability): Increases Speed stat if the Pokémon is affected by a status condition.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a small, quadrupedal canine.
• Fur is primarily gray with black patches on its face and back.
• Has red eyes and pointed ears.
• Features sharp fangs and a bushy tail.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Commonly found in grassy fields and woodlands.
• Known for its strong sense of smell, which it uses to track prey.
• Displays aggressive and tenacious behavior, often challenging foes larger than itself.
• Forms packs with its evolutionary relative, Mightyena.

In Battle:

• Focuses on physical attacks with moves like Bite and Crunch.
• Can use Howl to boost its attack power.
• Takes advantage of its Dark typing to counter Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon.
• Vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy-type moves.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Mightyena starting at level 18.

Interesting Facts:

• Poochyena is one of the first Dark-type Pokémon introduced in the Hoenn region.
• Despite its small size, it’s known for its courage and persistence in battle.
• Inspired by hyenas, reflected in its pack-based behavior and hunting strategies.
• Often used by trainers as an early-game Pokémon due to its availability and straightforward evolution.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
• Diamond: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
• Pearl: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
• Platinum: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
• Heartgold: It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back.
• Soulsilver: It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back.
• Black: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
• White: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
• Black-2: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
• White-2: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
• X: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
• Y: 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.