Poochyena (Japanese: ポチエナ Pochiena) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
Biology
Physiology
Poochyena is a small quadrupedal wolf or hyena-like Pokémon. Its scruffy, unkempt fur is mostly gray in color. It has black fur on its face, underbelly, and paws, as well as inside its pointed ears. It has a long snout, a red nose, and red eyes with yellow scleras. It has sharp fangs which it bears when angered.
Special Abilities
Poochyena has a very acute sense of smell that allows it to track down prey. It is extremely tenacious and relentless when it comes to hunting.
Behavior
Poochyena is an aggressive Pokémon that will bite at anything that moves. It is tenacious and will relentlessly chase its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. But if its prey strikes back, Poochyena will display cowardice by running away. It is known to eat anything, being an omnivore. It intimidates its enemies by bristling its fur.
Evolution
Poochyena evolves into Mightyena at level 18.
Game info
Statistics
Pokédex entries
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Locations
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Ruby and Sapphire | Routes 101, 102, 103 | Uncommon |
| FireRed and LeafGreen | Trade | None |
| Emerald | Routes 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 121, 123, Petalburg Woods | Common |
| Diamond and Pearl | Breed Mightyena (Diamond only) | None |
| Platinum | Route 214 (Poké Radar) | Rare |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Route 1 | Swarm |
| Black and White | Route 9 | Swarm |
Side game locations
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Game(s) | Area(s) |
| 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) |
Stats
| Stats | |
|---|---|
| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 162
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Sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Poochyena is based on a wolf or a hyena; it possesses dog-like traits as well.
Etymology
The name Poochyena is most likely a combination of the words "Pooch" and "Hyena".
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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