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Poochyena

Poochyena

#261 in the Black and White Pokédex • Bite Pokémon

Poochyena

#261 in the Black and White Pokédex • Bite Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

35

180

274

Attack

55

103

229

Defense

35

67

185

Sp. Atk

30

58

174

Sp. Def

30

58

174

Speed

35

67

185

Total

220

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Swampert

Mightyena

Poochyena normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Poochyena sprite

Shiny

Poochyena

Bite Pokémon

#261
Dark

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

13.6 kg (30 lbs)

Abilities

Run AwayQuick FeetRattled(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Poochyena takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fighting

Bug

Resists

Psychic

Ghost

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
56

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Black box art

Pokémon Black

A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.

Pokémon White box art

Pokémon White

A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Poochyena

Poochyena

#261

Level 18

Mightyena

Mightyena

#262

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Pecha BerryPecha Berry
Black
5%
White
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical5010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

5HowlNormalStatus--40

The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.

9Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.

13BiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

17Odor SleuthNormalStatus--40

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit with Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

21RoarNormalStatus-10020

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

25SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

29AssuranceDarkPhysical5010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

33Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

37TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

41EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

45Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.

49Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

53CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM59IncinerateFireSpecial3010015

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

TM63EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM95SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
AstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

CovetNormalPhysical6010040

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Fire FangFirePhysical659515

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it burned.

Ice FangIcePhysical659515

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

LeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

Me FirstNormalStatus--20

The user tries to cut ahead of the target to steal and use the target’s intended move with greater power.

Poison FangPoisonPhysical5010015

The user bites the target with toxic fangs. It may also leave the target badly poisoned.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnatchDarkStatus--10

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

YawnNormalStatus--10

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Run Away

Ability Slot 1

Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Quick Feet

Ability Slot 2

Boosts Speed if there is a status problem.

Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Rattled(Hidden Ability)

Some move types scare it and boost its Speed.

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.

#260

Swampert

#262

Mightyena

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