poochyena

poochyena

Attributes

  • Species: Poochyena
  • Base Experience: 56
  • Height: 5
  • Weight: 136
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 359
  • Base Happiness: 70
  • Capture Rate: 255
  • Color: Gray
  • Egg Groups: Ground
  • Gender Rate: 4
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 15
  • Habitat: Grassland
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Quadruped

Stats

  • HP
    35
  • Attack
    55
  • Defense
    35
  • Special Attack
    30
  • Special Defense
    30
  • Speed
    35

Abilities

Held items

  • Pecha-Berry

Summary

Poochyena is a Dark-type Pokémon with a distinctly canine appearance. Known for its persistence and strong jaws, Poochyena is a predator that intimidates its prey through its tenacity and fierce growl. It first appeared in the Generation III Pokémon games, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

Type: Dark

Abilities: - Run Away: Poochyena's first ability allows it to escape from wild battles without fail, making it easier for trainers to retreat from any undesirable encounters. - Quick Feet: This ability boosts Poochyena's Speed stat by 50% when it is affected by a status condition (such as burn, paralysis, or poison), allowing it to outspeed many of its opponents.

Interesting Facts: - Poochyena evolves into Mightyena starting at level 18, where it gains significantly increased stats and abilities, enhancing its capabilities as a Dark-type attacker. - Poochyena's design is reminiscent of a

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Poochyena - 261
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Mightyena - 262
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Min. Lvl 18

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Flavor Text Entries

  • 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.