#261 Poochyena
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Poochyena Pochiena
ポチエナ
National: #261
Male :50%
Female :50%
Ability: Run Away & Quick Feet
Run Away: Except for trainer battles, can always run from battle. Cannot run during Mean Look or Block or when the opponent is trapping with the Arena Trap, Magnet Pull, or Shadow Tag ability.
Quick Feet: Speed is increased by 50% when induced with a status (Burn, Poison, Sleep, Frozen & Paralysis). If Paralysed, the speed drop is ignored.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Bite Pokémon 1'08" 30.0lbs 255 3,840
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 1 Attack Point(s)
Gray 0
Damage Taken
*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *1 *1 *1 *0 *2 *1 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups

Pecha Berry
- 5%
Ground
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
Diamond A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back.
SoulSilver

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game Location
Ruby Routes 101, 102 & 103
Sapphire Routes 101, 102 & 103
Emerald Routes 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 120, 121 & 123, Petalburg Woods
FireRed Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/XD
LeafGreen Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/XD
Colosseum Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/XD
XD Snagged from Bodybuilder Kilen in Gateon Port
Diamond Breed Mightyena
Pearl Transfer from GBA Games, Trade with Diamond
Platinum Route 214 (PokeRadar) Details
HeartGold Route 1, Route 1 Details
SoulSilver Route 1, Route 1 Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tackle359535--
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
5Howl----40--
The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.
9Sand-attack--10015--
Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy.
13Bite601002530
The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
17Odor Sleuth----40--
Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.
21Roar--10020--
The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
25Swagger--9015--
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
29Assurance5010010--
If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
33Scary Face--9010--
The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.
37Taunt--10020--
The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
41Embargo--10015--
It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
45Take Down908520--
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
49Sucker Punch801005--
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
53Crunch801001520
The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM05 Roar -- 100 20 --
The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12 Taunt -- 100 20 --
The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75 15 30
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM41 Torment -- 100 15 --
The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM49 Snatch -- -- 10 --
The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM63 Embargo -- 100 15 --
It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
TM66 Payback 50 100 10 --
If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100 15 20
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Sucker Punch 80 100 5 --
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Spite -- 100 10 --
The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.
Uproar 50 100 10 --
The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Super Fang ?? 90 10 --
The user chomps hard on the foe with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target's HP to half.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30
The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Astonish301001530Details
The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
Poison Fang501001530Details
The user bites the foe with toxic fangs. It may also leave the foe badly poisoned.
Covet4010040--Details
The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding.
Leer--10030--Details
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
Yawn----10--Details
The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
Sucker Punch801005--Details
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Ice Fang65951510Details
The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or freeze.
Fire Fang65951510Details
The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.
Thunder Fang65951510Details
The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.
Me First----20--Details
The user tries to cut ahead of the foe to steal and use the foe's intended move with greater power.

3rd Gen Only Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % Means
Thief4010010--
RSE
FRLG
Lv45
Lv45
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 35 55 35 30 30 35
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 95 - 142 54 - 96 36 - 78 31 - 73 31 - 73 36 - 78
Lv. 100 180 - 274 103 - 188 67 - 152 58 - 143 58 - 143 67 - 152
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 95 - 142 60 - 107 40 - 87 35 - 82 35 - 82 40 - 87
Lv. 100 180 - 274 115 - 209 75 - 169 65 - 159 65 - 159 75 - 169
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 95 - 142 66 - 117 44 - 95 38 - 90 38 - 90 44 - 95
Lv. 100 180 - 274 126 - 229 82 - 185 71 - 174 71 - 174 82 - 185

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