← Swampert | Poochyena | Mightyena →
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Run Away Quick Feet Rattled (Dream World) |
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30.0 lbs | ??? | 1'08" | ??? | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Azurilland Pokédex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
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Ruby/ Sapphire | Routes 101, 102, 103 |
Emerald | Routes 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 121, 123, Petalburg Woods |
FireRed/ LeafGreen | Trade |
Diamond/ Pearl | Breed Mightyena (Diamond only) |
Platinum | Route 214 (Poké Radar) |
HeartGold/SoulSilver | Route 1 |
Black/White | Route 9 |
X/Y | Breed Mightyena |
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire | Route 101, Route 102, Route 103 |
Side game locations[]
Game(s) | Location |
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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[]
Generations I - II | |
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Poochyena did not appear during the Generation I - 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. | |
Black 2 | |
A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. | |
White 2 | |
A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. | |
X | |
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Y | |
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Omega 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. | |
Alpha 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. |
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[]
← Swampert | Poochyena | Mightyena →