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Poochyena

Poochyena

#261 in the Platinum Pokédex • Bite Pokémon

Poochyena

#261 in the Platinum 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 Feet

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 Platinum box art

Pokémon Platinum

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

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Platinum
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 214

Road 214

Walking in tall grass or a cave2310%

Using PokéRadar

Route 214

Road 214

Walking in tall grass or a cave2310%

Using PokéRadar

Route 214

Road 214

Walking in tall grass or a cave241%

Using PokéRadar

Route 214

Road 214

Walking in tall grass or a cave241%

Using PokéRadar

Held Items

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

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe 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 foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.

13BiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

17Odor SleuthNormalStatus--40

Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.

21RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

25SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

29AssuranceDarkPhysical5010010

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

33Scary FaceNormalStatus-9010

The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.

37TauntDarkStatus-10020

The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.

41EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

It prevents the foe 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 foe. It also damages the user a little.

49Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

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

53CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the foe 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 Platinum.
Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

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 foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four 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.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

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 foe. It may also lower the foe’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 foe, 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, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

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

TM49SnatchDarkStatus--10

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

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM63EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

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

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

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

UproarNormalSpecial5010010

The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Breeding

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

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

CovetNormalPhysical4010025

The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding.

Fire FangFirePhysical659515

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.

Ice FangIcePhysical659515

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or freeze.

LeerNormalStatus-10030

The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.

Me FirstNormalStatus0-20

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

Poison FangPoisonPhysical5010015

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

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

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

Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.

YawnNormalStatus--10

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

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Run Away

Ability Slot 1

Enables 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.

#260

Swampert

#262

Mightyena

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