The Essentials on Poochyena
- Type
- Dark
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fighting, Bug, Fairy Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Ghost, Dark · immune: Psychic
- Evolution
- Poochyena → Mightyena (Lv. 18)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 220 · top stat: Attack (55) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 7 in the Kitakami Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Medhyèna in French · ポチエナ, Pochiena in Japanese · Fiffyen in German All Languages
Overview
Poochyena is a Dark-type Pokémon, No. 261 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 3. Category: Bite Pokémon. Height: 0.5 m, weight: 13.6 kg.
Poochyena evolves into Mightyena (Lv. 18).
Abilities: Run Away and Quick Feet. Hidden Ability: Rattled. Poochyena is weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage). Poochyena takes no damage from Psychic-type moves.
Generation
Generation 3
Ruby / Sapphire
National No.
#261
National Pokédex
Category
Bite Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
35
255
Attack
55
255
Defense
35
255
Special Attack
30
255
Special Defense
30
255
Speed
35
255
Total
220
Min HP (Lv. 100)
180
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
274
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Dark). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Fighting
×2
Bug
×2
Fairy
×2
Normal (×1) — 12 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Rock
×1
Dragon
×1
Steel
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 2 types
Ghost
×½
Dark
×½
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Psychic
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Ability 2
Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon has a status condition.
The Pokémon gets scared when hit by a Dark-, Ghost-, or Bug-type attack or if intimidated, which boosts its Speed stat.
Poochyena Evolution
Poochyena Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Dark
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Poochyena Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
4
Howl
Normal
Stat
—
—
40
7
Sand Attack
Ground
Stat
100%
—
15
10
Bite
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
25
13
Mud-Slap
Ground
Spec.
100%
20
10
13
Odor Sleuth
Normal
Stat
—
—
40
13
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
16
Roar
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
19
Swagger
Normal
Stat
85%
—
15
22
Assurance
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
10
25
Scary Face
Normal
Stat
100%
—
10
28
Headbutt
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
15
28
Embargo
Dark
Stat
100%
—
15
28
Taunt
Dark
Stat
100%
—
20
31
Crunch
Dark
Phys.
100%
80
15
34
Yawn
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
36
Take Down
Normal
Phys.
85%
90
20
40
Sucker Punch
Dark
Phys.
100%
70
5
44
Play Rough
Fairy
Phys.
90%
90
10
45
Thief
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
25
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Poochyena
Available in 11 games, 63 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Emerald
Ruby
Sapphire
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
HeartGold
Platinum
SoulSilver
Alpha Sapphire
Omega Ruby
Scarlet
Violet
Generation III
Emerald 24 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(24)
Route 103
Lv. 2 20%
Route 101
Lv. 2 20%
Route 101
Lv. 3 5%
Route 103
Lv. 3 20%
Route 101
Lv. 3 10%
Route 102
Lv. 3 20%
Route 103
Lv. 3 10%
Route 101
Lv. 3 10%
Route 102
Lv. 4 10%
Route 103
Lv. 4 10%
Route 104
Lv. 4 20%
Route 104
Lv. 5 10%
Petalburg Woods
Lv. 5 20%
Route 104
Lv. 5 10%
Petalburg Woods
Lv. 6 10%
Route 116
Lv. 6 20%
Route 116
Lv. 7 4%
Route 116
Lv. 8 4%
Route 110
Lv. 12 20%
Route 117
Lv. 13 20%
Route 117
Lv. 14 10%
Route 120
Lv. 25 20%
Route 123
Lv. 26 20%
Route 121
Lv. 26 20%
Ruby 12 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(12)
Route 101
Lv. 2 4%
Route 103
Lv. 2 10%
Route 101
Lv. 2 4%
Route 102
Lv. 3 5%
Route 103
Lv. 3 10%
Route 101
Lv. 3 1%
Route 102
Lv. 3 5%
Route 103
Lv. 3 5%
Route 101
Lv. 3 1%
Route 102
Lv. 4 1%
Route 103
Lv. 4 5%
Route 102
Lv. 4 4%
Sapphire 12 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(12)
Route 101
Lv. 2 4%
Route 103
Lv. 2 10%
Route 101
Lv. 2 4%
Route 102
Lv. 3 5%
Route 103
Lv. 3 10%
Route 101
Lv. 3 1%
Route 103
Lv. 3 5%
Route 101
Lv. 3 1%
Route 102
Lv. 3 5%
Route 102
Lv. 4 1%
Route 103
Lv. 4 5%
Route 102
Lv. 4 4%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Gateon Port
Lv. 10 100%
Generation IV
HeartGold 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 1
Lv. 2 20%
Swarm active
Route 1
Lv. 2 20%
Swarm active
Platinum 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 214
Lv. 23 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 214
Lv. 23 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 214
Lv. 24 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 214
Lv. 24 1%
Poké Radar required
SoulSilver 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 1
Lv. 2 20%
Swarm active
Route 1
Lv. 2 20%
Swarm active
Generation VI
Alpha Sapphire 2 encounters
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(2)
Route 101
Lv. 2 5%
Route 103
Lv. 2 35%
Omega Ruby 2 encounters
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(2)
Route 101
Lv. 2 5%
Route 103
Lv. 2 35%
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Kitakami (The Teal Mask)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Kitakami (The Teal Mask)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Ruby
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sapphire
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Emerald
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Omega Ruby
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Alpha Sapphire
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Poochyena in Pokémon GO
- 678Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 387Perfect CP in Raids
- 1 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 50 🍬to evolve into Mightyena
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Medhyèna
🇬🇧 English
Poochyena
🇯🇵 漢字
ポチエナ
🇯🇵 Kana
ポチエナ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Pochiena
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Fiffyen
🇪🇸 Español
Poochyena
🇮🇹 Italiano
Poochyena
🇰🇷 한국어
포챠나
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
土狼犬
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
土狼犬
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Morsure
🇬🇧 EN
Bite Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
かみつきポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Biss
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Poochyena
What type is Poochyena?
Poochyena is a Dark-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Poochyena?
Poochyena evolves into Mightyena (Lv. 18).
What are Poochyena's weaknesses?
Poochyena is weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage). Poochyena takes no damage from Psychic-type moves.
What is Poochyena's Hidden Ability?
Poochyena's Hidden Ability is Rattled. Its regular Abilities are Run Away and Quick Feet.
Can you get a Shiny Poochyena in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Poochyena is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
