Pokédex - Poochyena (Black Version)
![[Picture of Poochyena]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/261.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #261 |
| Height | 0.5 m (1'8") |
| Weight | 13.6 kg (30.0 lb) |
| Type | DARK |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Poochyena]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAO0lEQVQ4jWNgGOzgP6WaYZg+BqArxmYAXgNxaSDaRYQUEOUlZAXoGsgKD7JiAptmsm3HxifaEHz84QQA6SY1y7I6PC8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Gray |
| Body Form | ![[Form 0]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAArElEQVQYld2VMQ6AIAxFxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjL+keP0CA4khiDUEjEm/glLfOjnFwyA5R1twhwzAymPiZy1dg46hFg+5jW83/XotVll5qH6APr0QVkfQE/Rn9BErvdCCFG5mW20HGEgVdEcQC/ih2fd0rtoTe/J9KfbKPj+FA2kHn1C+HotOifXTdOlQ1Uj4Sz8utHLjBO528hnqQwpM66/az4y5PrjVUV2xrx3ox/zTTtVNWm2HAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 44 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 3840 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Pecha Berry (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Run Away, Quick Feet |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Rattled |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Poochyena
| HP | 35 |
| Attack | 55 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Speed | 35 |
| Special Attack | 30 |
| Special Defense | 30 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Poochyena - Bite Pokémon
A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
French
Medhyèna - Pokémon Morsure
German
Fiffyen - Biss
Spanish
Poochyena - Pokémon Mordisco
Italian
Poochyena - Pokémon Morso
Japanese
ポチエナ (POCHIENA) - かみつきポケモン (KamitsukiPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Poochyena Evolves)
- Evolves into Mightyena at level 18.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Poochyena)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 5 | Howl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 9 | Sand-Attack | GROUND | Status | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 13 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 17 | Odor Sleuth | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcep |
| 21 | Roar | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcekp |
| 25 | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 90 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 29 | Assurance | DARK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 33 | Scary Face | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 37 | Taunt | DARK | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcep |
| 41 | Embargo | DARK | Status | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 45 | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 49 | Sucker Punch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 53 | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | Single exc. user | abe |
What moves can Poochyena learn in Pokémon Black?
Poochyena can learn the following moves:
AssuranceLevel 29
AttractTM45
BiteLevel 13
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
CounterFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Crunch
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 53
Dark Pulse
- Before Black/White: TM79
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest 1 (III) (with Hidden Ability)
Dig
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- TM28
Double TeamTM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Embargo
- Level 41
- TM63
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
FacadeTM42
FrustrationTM21
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Heal BellPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Hidden PowerTM10
Howl
- Level 5
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest 1 (II) (with Hidden Ability)
IncinerateTM59
Iron TailBefore Black/White: TM23
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
Odor SleuthLevel 17
PaybackTM66
Poison Fang
- Egg Move
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest 1 (I) (with Hidden Ability)
ProtectTM17
Psych UpEmerald: Move Tutor
Rain DanceTM18
RestTM44
RetaliateTM67
ReturnTM27
Roar
- Level 21
- TM05
Rock Smash
- Before Black/White: HM06
- Black/White Versions and Later: TM94
RoundTM48
Sand-AttackLevel 9
Scary Face
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 29
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Shadow BallTM30
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
SnarlTM95
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
SpitePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sucker Punch
- Level 49
- Egg Move
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Sunny DayTM11
Super FangHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Swagger
- Level 25
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
TackleLevel 1
Take Down
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 33
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 45
Taunt
- Level 37
- TM12
Thief
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 45
- TM46
TormentTM41
ToxicTM06
UproarPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor