Poochyena (Pokémon)

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Poochyena (Japanese: ポチエナ Pochiena) is a introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into starting at level 18.
==Biology==
Poochyena, as its name implies, is a quadrupedal similar in appearance to s and canines. Its body is primarily gray with a black face and throat, paws, and belly. Its eyes are red with yellow sclerae, and it has a red nose. Its lower jaw has two pointed teeth sticking out. The fur at the base of its tail is rumpled and shaggy. Poochyena has gray paw pads on its three-toed paws.
Poochyena have a very keen sense of smell, allowing them to find and chase their prey with ease. It takes a bite at anything that moves and makes the hair on its tail bristle out to try to intimidate its foes. Poochyena's vigorous barking attempt at opponents embodies Poochyena's cowardly nature. Known for its tenacious nature, it chases after prey alongside the pack until the victim becomes exhausted. If its victim strikes back, then it may turn tail. It is omnivorous and will eat anything. This Pokémon lives in , and .
===Evolution===
Poochyena evolves into 
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Pokémon , : At the beginning of the game, a wild Poochyena attacks Professor Birch. The player must use their first partner Pokémon to defeat it.
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Three Poochyena form Team Poochy. They specialize in catching criminals. The brothers chase their target until they are tired and then finish them.
===Pokédex entries===
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Poochyena in the
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
====By leveling up====
====By TM====
====By ====
====-only moves====
Move	Card
 	Poochyena (Platinum 86)Poochyena (Phantom Forces 53)
 	Poochyena (EX Power Keepers 58)
===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Multiple Poochyena debuted in Get the Show on the Road!. They attacked Professor Birch when he got separated from , similarly to what happened in .
In A Bite to Remember, Max befriended a Poochyena belonging to . He eventually helped it evolve and become a protector of the preserve. Brock's demonstration also featured a Poochyena evolving into a Mightyena.
In The Blue Badge of Courage, the Gym Badge thieves used a Poochyena and a to battle Misty's Psyduck and Sakura's Espeon, but both were defeated.
In A Six Pack Attack!, a Poochyena assisted Professor Birch in finding , , and Max.
In Grass Hysteria!, Old Man Obee's three Poochyena tracked down Ash and May after they got lost in the Forbidden Forest. They then joined in the fight against 's mecha.
In An Explosive Operation!, a used a Poochyena during a Team Flare effort to capture Z2.
In Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!, Jessie pulled a from the Rocket Prize Master to battle Ash and Goh. However, it was defeated by Jacqueline's . It reappeared in a flashback in Not Too Close for Comfort!.
====Minor appearances====
In All Things Bright and Beautifly!, a 's Poochyena competed in the .
In Now That's Flower Power!, a Coordinator's Poochyena was in the Slateport City Pokémon Center.
In Win, Lose or Drew!, a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the .
In Jirachi: Wish Maker, a Poochyena was playing with its , while another was living in Forina, 's home.
A Poochyena appeared in Disaster of Disguise, under the ownership of a young female Trainer.
In Disguise Da Limit, a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the Contest. Another was in a flashback that revealed Mrs. Grimm's parents took it away from her when she was a child.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
In Beg, Burrow and Steal, two Poochyena were living in the an underground paradise.
In Hi Ho Silver Wind!, a Coordinator's Poochyena competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
In Off the Unbeaten Path, a Trainer's Poochyena participated in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.
A Coordinator's Poochyena appeared in What I Did for Love!.
A Poochyena appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Poochyena competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference.
A Poochyena appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!.
Two Poochyena appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.
In Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Poochyena attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in Garchomp's Mega Bond!.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in I Choose You!.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in Making Battles in the Sand!.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in HZ069.
A Trainer's Poochyena appeared in HZ075, during a flashback.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Generations===
In The Cavern, a Poochyena was fleeing from a storm that a Primal was creating.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Poochyena nicknamed Nana is first seen in 's possession, one of the three Pokémon given to him from his father, Norman, when he was very young. Even five years before Creeping Past Cacnea, Nana was shown to be a formidable battler, injuring a teaming up with Kiki and Rara. While she still hadn't evolved, Ruby saw a few wild that attacked and envied how splendid their fur looked. A few chapters down the line, Ruby would obtain his own Mightyena in Dewford Town when he met up with , and Nana evolved together with Kiki, who touched the champion's Moon Stone. This new evolved form saw a furthering of Nana's abilities, allowing her to perfect her attack.
===Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪===
Kanata has a Poochyena in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
Two Poochyena appeared in I Want to be Human Again!.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* Poochyena has the lowest base stat total of all Pokémon.
* Poochyena and its evolved form share their with . They are all known as Bite Pokémon.
===Origin===
Poochyena appears to be based on both s and . However, its small size, typically tenacious nature, and affinity for biting resemble s.
====Name origin====
Poochyena may be a combination of pooch and .
Pochiena may be a combination of ポチ Pochi (a popular name for pet dogs in Japan) and .
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Nana
* Kanata's Poochyena
==External links==
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