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Poochyena (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Dark-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the third generation games Ruby and Sapphire.
Physiology and Behaviour
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Poochyena is the first Pokémon encountered in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, where one is chasing Professor Birch.
Other Pokémon games
In the anime
Origin and inspiration
The name Poochyena is a combination of "Pooch" and "Hyena".
In-game information
Pokédex entries
Title | Entry |
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Third Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon FireRed | It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track. |
Pokémon LeafGreen | It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track. |
Fourth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Diamond | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
Pokémon Pearl | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
Pokémon Platinum | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
Pokémon HeartGold | It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back. |
Pokémon SoulSilver | It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back. |
Fifth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Black | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
Pokémon White | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
Pokémon Black 2 | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
Pokémon White 2 | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
Sixth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon X | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
Pokémon Y | It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track. |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon 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. |
Game locations
Title | Location(s) | |
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Third Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon Ruby | ||
Pokémon Sapphire | ||
Pokémon Emerald | ||
Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon Platinum | ||
Pokémon HeartGold | ||
Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon Black | ||
Pokémon White | ||
Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon X | ||
Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolution
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Base Stats
HP | 35 |
Attack | 55 |
Defense | 35 |
Sp. Attack | 30 |
Sp. Defense | 30 |
Speed | 35 |
Total | 220 |