Poochyena
TL;DR. Poochyena is a pure dark-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 220. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 220. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Poochyena in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Poochyena reaches 678 CP at level 40 and 776 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Poochyena.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Poochyena, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Poochyena?
Poochyena is a pure Dark-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Poochyena weak to?
Poochyena takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Poochyena resistant to?
Poochyena is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ghost, Dark.
How does Poochyena evolve?
Poochyena evolves into Mightyena (Level 18).
What generation is Poochyena from?
Poochyena was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0261.
What are Poochyena's base stats?
Poochyena has HP 35, Attack 55, Defense 35, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 30, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 220.
What are Poochyena's abilities?
Poochyena can have the abilities Run Away, Quick Feet, plus the Hidden Ability Rattled.
Is Poochyena legendary or mythical?
No. Poochyena is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Poochyena's best stat?
Poochyena's highest base stat is Attack at 55, which ranks 64th of 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Poochyena good?
Poochyena has a base stat total of 220, the 994th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 69th among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Poochyena as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Poochyena is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Poochyena vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Poochyena | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | 76 | -41 |
| Attack | 55 | 94 | -39 |
| Defense | 35 | 71 | -36 |
| Special Attack | 30 | 73 | -43 |
| Special Defense | 30 | 69 | -39 |
| Speed | 35 | 77 | -42 |
| Total | 220 | 460 | -240 |
Poochyena appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Poochyena is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Poochyena in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 9 games have a known habitat.
Poochyena appears in 18 episodes.
From HZ069 (2024-10-18) through JN036 (2020-09-06).
- HZ069 Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy! Horizons 2025-05-01
- HZ075 The Wonders of the World! Horizons 2025-05-09
- EP275 Gotta Catch Ya Later! Original 2003-10-18
- AG001 Get the Show on the Road! Advanced Generation 2003-11-01
- AG011 A Bite to Remember Advanced Generation 2003-12-13
- AG013 All Things Bright and Beautifly! Advanced Generation 2003-12-27
- AG033 Now That's Flower Power! Advanced Generation 2004-05-22
- AG035 Win, Lose or Drew! Advanced Generation 2004-05-29
- AG061 Disaster of Disguise Advanced Generation 2004-12-11
- AG062 Disguise Da Limit Advanced Generation 2004-12-11
- AG071 A Six Pack Attack! Advanced Generation 2005-03-26
- AG073 Grass Hysteria! Advanced Generation 2005-04-09
+ 6 more episodes
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Poochyena card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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