Poochyenain Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Pokédex Entry

Bite Pokémon

It savagely threatens foes with bared fangs. It chases after fleeing targets tenaciously. It turns tail and runs, however, if the foe strikes back.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Dark

Dex

#261

Abilities

Run Away(Primary)

Makes escaping easier.

Quick Feet(Secondary)

Ups Speed if suffering.

Rattled(Hidden)

Raises Speed when scared.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fighting ×2bug ×2fairy ×2

Resists

ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5

Immune To

psychic

Evolution Chain

Poochyena

Base form

→

Mightyena

Level up Poochyena to Lv. 18

Related Guides

How to Obtain

You can catch Poochyena in Route 1 (rare). Wild ones range from level 42 to 46.

Wild Encounters (1)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
4	HowlLevel: 4Howl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
4	HowlLevel: 4Howl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
7	Sand AttackLevel: 7Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
7	Sand AttackLevel: 7Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
10	BiteLevel: 10Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
10	BiteLevel: 10Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
13	Odor SleuthLevel: 13Odor Sleuth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
13	Odor SleuthLevel: 13Odor Sleuth	Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities.
16	RoarLevel: 16Roar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
16	RoarLevel: 16Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
19	SwaggerLevel: 19Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
19	SwaggerLevel: 19Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
22	AssuranceLevel: 22Assurance	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
22	AssuranceLevel: 22Assurance	Attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
25	Scary FaceLevel: 25Scary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
25	Scary FaceLevel: 25Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
28	EmbargoLevel: 28Embargo	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
28	EmbargoLevel: 28Embargo	Prevents the foe from using any items.
31	TauntLevel: 31Taunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
31	TauntLevel: 31Taunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
34	CrunchLevel: 34Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
34	CrunchLevel: 34Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
37	YawnLevel: 37Yawn	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
37	YawnLevel: 37Yawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
40	Take DownLevel: 40Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
40	Take DownLevel: 40Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
43	Sucker PunchLevel: 43Sucker Punch	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
43	Sucker PunchLevel: 43Sucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing Attack.
46	Play RoughLevel: 46Play Rough	fairy	PWR90	ACC90	PP10
46	Play RoughLevel: 46Play Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.

Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AstonishAstonish	ghost	PWR30	ACC100	PP15
AstonishAstonish	Attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
Poison FangPoison Fang	poison	PWR50	ACC100	PP15
Poison FangPoison Fang	A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe.
CovetCovet	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
CovetCovet	Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.
LeerLeer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
LeerLeer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
YawnYawn	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
YawnYawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing Attack.
Ice FangIce Fang	ice	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
Ice FangIce Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with frostbite.leave the foe frozen.
Fire FangFire Fang	fire	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
Fire FangFire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
Thunder FangThunder Fang	electric	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
Thunder FangThunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
Me FirstMe First	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Me FirstMe First	Executes the foe's attack with greater power.
SnatchSnatch	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
SnatchSnatch	Steals the effects of the move the target uses next.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	PWR90	ACC90	PP10
Play RoughPlay Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (12)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
5	HowlLevel: 5Howl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
5	HowlLevel: 5Howl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
9	Sand AttackLevel: 9Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
9	Sand AttackLevel: 9Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
13	BiteLevel: 13Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
13	BiteLevel: 13Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
17	Odor SleuthLevel: 17Odor Sleuth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
17	Odor SleuthLevel: 17Odor Sleuth	Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities.
21	RoarLevel: 21Roar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
21	RoarLevel: 21Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
25	SwaggerLevel: 25Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
25	SwaggerLevel: 25Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
29	Scary FaceLevel: 29Scary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
29	Scary FaceLevel: 29Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
33	Take DownLevel: 33Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
33	Take DownLevel: 33Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
37	TauntLevel: 37Taunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
37	TauntLevel: 37Taunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
41	CrunchLevel: 41Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
41	CrunchLevel: 41Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
45	ThiefLevel: 45Thief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
45	ThiefLevel: 45Thief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.

Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AstonishAstonish	ghost	PWR30	ACC100	PP15
AstonishAstonish	Attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
Poison FangPoison Fang	poison	PWR50	ACC100	PP15
Poison FangPoison Fang	A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe.
CovetCovet	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
CovetCovet	Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.
LeerLeer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
LeerLeer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
YawnYawn	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
YawnYawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.

TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM79TM79
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EmbargoEmbargo	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM63TM63
EmbargoEmbargo	Prevents the foe from using any items.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Psych UpPsych Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM77TM77
Psych UpPsych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
SnatchSnatch	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM49TM49
SnatchSnatch	Steals the effects of the move the target uses next.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TormentTorment	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.