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Poochyena (ポチエナ Pochiena)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#261
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Mightyena
		Generation:	Generation III
		Pronunciation:	$poo-chee-YEE-na$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	35	Species:	Bite Pokémon
Attack:	55	Type(s):	Dark
Defense:	35	Height:	1'08"
Special Atk:	30	Weight:	30.0 lbs
Special Def:	30	Abilities:	Run Away Quick Feet Rattled (Dream World)
Speed:	35	Pokédex Color:	Grey
Stat Total:	220	Gender:	50% ♀/ 50% ♂
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Poochyena (Japanese: ポチエナ Pochiena) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Appearance

Poochyena is a black and grey Pokémon with a black face and paws. It has a red nose and red eyes. Its tail is unkempt and messy. Its body and tail is grey and its underbelly is black. It looks like a dog, though its name indicates it's a hyena. It has greyish-blackish fur and, if it is Team Aqua's Poochyena, has a robotic appearance and sharp fangs. Shiny Poochyenas are brown in color.

Evolution

Poochyena evolves into Mightyena at level 18.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Poochyena Locations
Ruby/ Sapphire	Routes 101, 102, 103	Uncommon
Emerald	Routes 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 121, 123, Petalburg Woods	Common
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Trade	None
Diamond/ Pearl	Breed Mightyena (Diamond only)	None
Platinum	Route 214 (Poké Radar)	Rare
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Route 1	Swarm
Black/White	Route 9	Swarm

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Poochyena Locations
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 16, Endless Level 33, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Thunderwave Cave (1F-3F) Howling Forest (1F-8F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Concealed Ruins (B1F-B15F) World Abyss (B1F-B15F) Marowak Dojo Final Maze (B1F-B48F)

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Poochyena did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Poochyena did not appear during the Generation II games.
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.
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White 2
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Known trainers with a Poochyena

The most well-known owner of the Poochyena is Team Aqua.

Origins

Etymology

The name Poochyena is most likely a combination of the words "Pooch" and "Hyena".

Trivia

Poochyena is one of the only seven pure Dark-type Pokémon. The other Pokémon are Umbreon, Mightyena, Absol, Darkrai, Zorua, and Zoroark.

References