Poochyena #0261
| Pokémon GO | See this Pokémon's data in Pokémon GO |
| Typing | Dark |
| Abilities | Run Away - Ability 1 Quick Feet - Ability 2 Rattled - Hidden |
| Classification | The Bite Pokémon |
| National ID | #0261 |
| Regional ID | #0007 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 35 | 95—142 | |
| Attack | 55 | 54—117 | |
| Defense | 35 | 36—95 | |
| Sp. Attack | 30 | 31—90 | |
| Sp. Defense | 30 | 31—90 | |
| Speed | 35 | 36—95 | |
| Total | 220 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Field |
| Egg Cycles | 15 |
| Egg Steps | 3840 - Generations II, III, and VII 3825 - Generations IV 3855 - Generations V and VI 3825 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 1920 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00%50.00% |
| Height | 0.5 m (1'8") |
| Weight | 13.6 kg (30.0 lbs.) |
Battle Information
Pokédex Entries
"It bares its large fangs and barks vigorously to try to intimidate opponents, but this is actually a manifestation of its cowardly nature." "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." | |
"A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted." | |
"A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted." "It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track." | |
"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." "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." | |
"A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted." | |
"It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back." | |
"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." "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." | |
"It savagely threatens foes with bared fangs. It chases after fleeing targets tenaciously. It turns tail and runs, however, if the foe strikes back." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 4 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 7 | — | 100 | Ground | Stat. | |
| 10 | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| 13 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 16 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 19 | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 22 | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| 25 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 28 | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. | |
| 31 | 80 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| 34 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 36 | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 40 | 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| 44 | 90 | 90 | Fairy | Phys. |
Egg Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. | |
| 60 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 50 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM002 | — | 100 | Fairy | Stat. | |
| TM005 | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM006 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM008 | 65 | 95 | Fire | Phys. | |
| TM009 | 65 | 95 | Electric | Phys. | |
| TM010 | 65 | 95 | Ice | Phys. | |
| TM018 | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM020 | 50 | 100 | Grass | Phys. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM030 | 55 | 95 | Dark | Spec. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM049 | — | — | Fire | Stat. | |
| TM050 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM055 | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM062 | 95 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM063 | 85 | 100 | Psychic | Phys. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM087 | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. | |
| TM094 | 80 | 100 | Dark | Spec. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM108 | 80 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM114 | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. | |
| TM117 | 90 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM127 | 90 | 90 | Fairy | Phys. | |
| TM130 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM140 | — | — | Dark | Stat. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM172 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM177 | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. | |
| TM183 | 1 | 90 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM191 | 90 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM199 | 75 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM204 | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM205 | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation IX
Generation VIII
Brilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration VII
Generation VI
Generation V
Generation IV
Generation III
What does each category mean?
Catchable Found somewhere in the game and caught there.
Snag A Shadow Pokémon, snagged from a Trainer in battle.
Breed Hatched from an Egg laid by a later stage.
Transfer In the game's data, but you need a trade with another player (a version exclusive) or a transfer, like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

