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National No. 261

Poochyena

Bite Pokémon

Nocturnal
Generation III
0.5 m Size
13.6 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0261
Poochyena

Description

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.

Abilities

Ability 1

Run Away

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Ability 2

Quick Feet

Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Hidden Ability

Rattled

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.5 m / 1'64"
Weight 13.6 kg / 29.98 lbs
Color Gray
Body
Quadruped Pokémon with a quadruped body
Habitat
grassland
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 56
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Field
Base Egg Cycle 15
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 3840 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 255
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 43.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 59.5% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 73.8% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation III / Hoenn
Available since Ruby / Sapphire · Generation III
Form Poochyena
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Poochyena
French Medhyèna
German Fiffyen
Spanish Poochyena
Italian Poochyena
Japanese ポチエナ Pochiena
Korean 포챠나 Pochana
Chinese 土狼犬 Tǔlángquǎn

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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.

18 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Pecha Berry
Pecha Berry
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Evolutionary Chain

Poochyena
Poochyena
Nº261
Mightyena
Mightyena
Nº262 Poochyena · Lv. 18

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Poochyena

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
35
-
95 - 142
180 - 274
Attack
55
+1 EV
54 - 117
103 - 229
Defense
35
-
36 - 95
67 - 185
Sp Attack.
30
-
31 - 90
58 - 174
Defense Esp.
30
-
31 - 90
58 - 174
Speed
35
-
36 - 95
67 - 185
Total
220
+1 EV
-
-
Life
35
Lv 50: 95 - 142 Lv 100: 180 - 274
At. +1 EV
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Df.
35
Lv 50: 36 - 95 Lv 100: 67 - 185
At. Esp.
30
Lv 50: 31 - 90 Lv 100: 58 - 174
Df. Esp.
30
Lv 50: 31 - 90 Lv 100: 58 - 174
Vel.
35
Lv 50: 36 - 95 Lv 100: 67 - 185
Total +1 EV
220

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Howl No.336 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit -
Sand Attack No.28 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 7
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Bite No.44 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 10
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Odor Sleuth No.316 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 13
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit -
Roar No.46 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Swagger No.207 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 19
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 85%
Scary Face No.184 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Take Down No.36 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 90
Hit 85%
Taunt No.269 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Crunch No.242 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 31
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Thief No.168 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 45
PP 25
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Assurance No.372 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 22
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Embargo No.373 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Sucker Punch No.389 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Yawn No.281 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 34
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Play Rough No.583 · Level up
Type Fairy
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 44
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 90%
Mud-Slap No.189 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 13
PP 10
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Headbutt No.29 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 28
PP 15
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 13
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%