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Poochyena (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Dark-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the third generation games Ruby and Sapphire.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
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.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Poochyena is the first Pokémon encountered in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, where one is chasing Professor Birch.
Other Pokémon games[]
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.
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
The name Poochyena is a combination of "Pooch" and "Hyena".
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| Pokémon Pearl | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| Pokémon Platinum | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| Pokémon White | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| Pokémon White 2 | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| Pokémon Y | It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | It bares its large fangs and barks vigorously to try to intimidate opponents, but this is actually a manifestation of its cowardly nature. |
| Pokémon Violet | Poochyena pursue their prey in packs. Once the prey is exhausted, the pack finishes it off. But sometimes the prey retaliates, and the pack flees. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
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| Third Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Sapphire | ||
| Pokémon Emerald | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | ||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | ||
| Pokémon Violet | ||
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 35 |
| Attack | 55 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Sp. Attack | 30 |
| Sp. Defense | 30 |
| Speed | 35 |
| Total | 220 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Poochyena has the lowest base stat total of all Dark-type Pokémon.