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Learned at Lv. 53
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Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
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#261
POKÉDEX No. #261
Poochyena
Bite Pokémon
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.
Weak to
Fighting
Bug
Fairy
Height0.5 m
Weight13.6 kg
AbilitiesRun Away
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP35180–274
- Attack55103–229
- Defense3567–185
- Sp. Atk3058–174
- Sp. Def3058–174
- Speed3567–185
Total220
/ 720
BST220
2 percentile (1025)-190 vs Gen 3 avg (410)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Gray
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #261 |
| Hoenn | #10 |
| Kalos Mountain | #44 |
| Kitakami | #7 |
| Updated Hoenn | #10 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
56
EV Yield
+1 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Pecha Berry
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Evolution Chain
→
Level 18
#262
Mightyena
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ghost
Psychic
Offensive Coverage
Poochyena's Dark typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 220, Poochyena plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Attack at 55, while Special Attack (30) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Dark combination gives Poochyena 2 resistances, 1 immunity, and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 2 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Poochyena is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
13.6 kg
TypeDark
Abilities
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Poochyena?
Poochyena is a Dark type Pokémon.
What are Poochyena's weaknesses?
Poochyena takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy type moves. It is immune to Psychic type moves.
How does Poochyena evolve?
Poochyena evolves into Mightyena at level 18. Full evolution line: Poochyena → Mightyena.
What are Poochyena's base stats?
Poochyena has a base stat total of 220: HP 35, Attack 55, Defense 35, Sp. Atk 30, Sp. Def 30, Speed 35. Its highest stat is Attack (55).
