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General Info # 261 - Poochyena - Bite Pokemon
Poochyena
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type: Dark
gender: 50% Male 50% Female
height: 2'8" 0.5 m
weight: 30.0 lb. 13.6 kg
generation: Third Generation (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
National: #261 | Hoenn: #010
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RubyAt first sight, POOCHYENA takes a bite at anything that moves. This POKeMON chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it may turn tail if the prey strickes back.
SapphirePOOCHYENA is an omnivore - it will eat anything. A distinguishing feature is how large its fangs are compared to its body. This POKeMON tries to intimidate its foes by making the hair on its tail bristle out.
EmeraldIt savagely threatens foes with bared fangs. It chases after fleeing targets tenaciously. It turns tail and runs, however, if the foe strikes back.
DiamondA POKeMON with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Pearl
Family Family
#261 - Poochyena
#262 - Mightyena
Lv. 18
Breeding
Egg Groups Ground Steps to Hatch3,840
Moves Moves (4th Gen | 3rd Gen)
Abilities
Run AwayThis POKeMON can always run from wild battles.
Quick FeetThis POKeMON's Speed rises one level when it has a major status effect.
Level-Up Moves (D/P)
Lv.MoveTypeClass Pow.Acc.Description
--Tackle3595%A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
5Howl--100%The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.
9Sand-Attack--100%Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy.
13Bite60100%The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
17Odor Sleuth--100%Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.
21Roar--100%The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another POKeMON in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
25Swagger--90%The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
29Assurance50100%If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
33Scary Face--90%The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.
37Taunt--100%The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
41Embargo--100%It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
45Take Down9085%A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
49Sucker Punch80100%This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
53Crunch80100%The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TMs and HMs (D/P)
#MoveTypeClass Pow.Acc.Description
TM05Roar--100%The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another POKeMON in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06Toxic--85%A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10Hidden Power--100%A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the POKeMON using it.
TM11Sunny Day----%The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12Taunt--100%The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
TM17Protect----%It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18Rain Dance----%The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21Frustration--100%A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23Iron Tail10075%The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM27Return--100%A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28Dig80100%The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM30Shadow Ball80100%The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
TM32Double Team--100%By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM41Torment--100%The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42Facade70100%An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43Secret Power70100%The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44Rest--100%The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45Attract--100%If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46Thief40100%The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM49Snatch--100%The user steals the effects of any healing or status-changing move the foe attempts to use.
TM58Endure--100%The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM63Embargo--100%It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
TM66Payback50100%If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM78Captivate--100%If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM79Dark Pulse80100%The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep Talk--100%While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83Natural Gift--100%The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87Swagger--90%The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90Substitute--100%The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM06Rock Smash40100%The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Egg Moves (D/P)
MoveTypeClass Pow.Acc.Description
Sucker Punch80100%This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Thunder Fang6595%The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.
Fire Fang6595%The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.
Astonish30100%The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
Ice Fang6595%The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or freeze.
Leer--100%The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
Yawn--100%The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
Covet40100%The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding.
Me First----%The user tries to cut ahead of the foe to steal and use the foe's intended move with greater power.
Poison Fang50100%The user bites the foe with toxic fangs. It may also leave the foe badly poisoned.
Stats Stats
at level 100 Base Hindering (90%) Neutral (100%) Beneficial (110%)
HP35
180 - 274180 - 274180 - 274
Attack55
103 - 188115 - 209126 - 229
Defense35
67 - 15275 - 16982 - 185
Sp. Attack30
58 - 14365 - 15971 - 174
Sp. Defense30
58 - 14365 - 15971 - 174
Speed35
67 - 15275 - 16982 - 185
TOTAL220
Other Stats
Base Experience Max Experience Catch Rate Happiness
55 1,000,000 255 70
Effort Values Yields Attack: 1 point
Name Etymology Pooch + yena (as in hyena)
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