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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Poochyena first appeared on February 15, 2018, during Lunar New Year 2018.
- Poochyena
- Mightyena by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 27 to Oct 12, 2022, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 to Oct 12, 2022 | 1-star | Evolving Stars |
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
How to get Poochyena.
Every main-series game Poochyena is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildKitakami Road, Apple Hills, Loyalty Plaza, Oni Mountain, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIEvent onlyTransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonEvent only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- EventBreed event Mightyena
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedMightyena
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 101, 102, 103
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 9 (Swarm)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- DiamondObtainable
- BreedMightyena
- PearlTrade
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 214 (Poké Radar)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 1 (Swarm)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 101, 102, 103
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 120, 121, 123, Petalburg Woods
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Poochyena appears in 17 episodes.
From AG001 (2002-11-21) through HZ075 (2024-11-29).
TCG Pocket appearances
Poochyena in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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