Poochyena PokeRogue Dex: Comprehensive Poochyena Pokedex Guide

Discover Poochyena battle strategies in PokeRogue and explore everything you need to know about Poochyena. From detailed stats, abilities, and evolutions to form variants, defensive and offensive strategies, and more. Your ultimate guide to mastering Poochyena in PokeRogueDex.

Poochyena Sprites

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Poochyena Pokémon Abilities

Tough ClawsPowers up moves that make direct contact.

Run AwayEnables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Quick FeetBoosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon has a status condition.

RattledIntimidate or being hit by a Dark-, Ghost-, or Bug-type move will scare the Pokémon and boost its Speed stat.

Poochyena Pokémon Base Stats

Max. HP	35
Attack	55
Defense	35
Sp. Atk	30
Sp. Def	30
Speed	35
Sum	220

Poochyena Pokémon Pokedex Data

weight	13.6Kg
Starter Cost	2
Types	Dark

Poochyena Evolution Chart

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Poochyena Type Matchups

Poochyena Type Resistances: Defensive Matchups

Normal1

Fire1

Water1

Electric1

Grass1

Ice1

Fighting2

Poison1

Ground1

Flying1

Psychic0

Bug2

Rock1

Ghost0.5

Dragon1

Dark0.5

Steel1

Fairy2

Poochyena Type Effectiveness: Offensive Matchups

Normal1

Fire1

Water1

Electric1

Grass1

Ice1

Fighting0.5

Poison1

Ground1

Flying1

Psychic2

Bug1

Rock1

Ghost2

Dragon1

Dark0.5

Steel1

Fairy0.5

Poochyena Egg Moves

Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Description
Jaw Lock	Dark	80	100	10	This move prevents the user and the target from switching out until either of them faints. The effect goes away if either of the Pokémon leaves the field.
Close Combat	Fighting	120	100	5	The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp Def stats.
Dire Claw	Poison	80	100	15	The user lashes out at the target with ruinous claws. This may also leave the target poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep.
No Retreat	Fighting	-	-	5	This move raises all the user's stats but prevents the user from switching out or fleeing.

Poochyena Level Up Moves

Level	Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Description
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
4	Howl	Normal	-	-	40	The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats.
7	Sand Attack	Ground	-	100	15	Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
10	Bite	Dark	60	100	25	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
13	Leer	Normal	-	100	30	The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
16	Roar	Normal	-	-	20	The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
19	Swagger	Normal	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
22	Assurance	Dark	60	100	10	If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
25	Scary Face	Normal	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
28	Taunt (N)	Dark	-	100	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
31	Crunch	Dark	80	100	15	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
34	Yawn	Normal	-	-	10	The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.
36	Take Down	Normal	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
40	Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
44	Play Rough	Fairy	90	90	10	The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.

Poochyena Technical & Hidden Machine Moves

Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Description
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	15	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Roar	Normal	-	-	20	The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Counter	Fighting	-	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Dig	Ground	80	100	10	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Toxic	Poison	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Double Team	Normal	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rest	Psychic	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Super Fang	Normal	-	90	10	The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
Substitute (N)	Normal	-	-	10	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Thief	Dark	60	100	25	The user attacks and has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item simultaneously.
Snore	Normal	50	100	15	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite	Ghost	-	100	10	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Protect	Normal	-	-	10	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Scary Face	Normal	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Endure	Normal	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Charm	Fairy	-	100	20	The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Swagger	Normal	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Attract	Normal	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Sleep Talk	Normal	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Heal Bell	Normal	-	-	5	The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status conditions of all the party Pokémon.
Return	Normal	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Frustration	Normal	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Hidden Power	Normal	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Rain Dance	Water	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
Sunny Day	Fire	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Crunch	Dark	80	100	15	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Psych Up	Normal	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	15	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Uproar (P)	Normal	90	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Torment (N)	Dark	-	100	15	The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Facade	Normal	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Taunt (N)	Dark	-	100	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Helping Hand	Normal	-	-	20	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Endeavor	Normal	-	100	5	This attack move cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100	10	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Covet	Normal	60	100	25	The user endearingly approaches the target, then has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item.
Payback	Dark	50	100	10	The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
Assurance	Dark	60	100	10	If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
Embargo (N)	Dark	-	100	15	This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100	15	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
Nasty Plot	Dark	-	-	20	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp Atk stat.
Thunder Fang	Electric	65	95	15	The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
Ice Fang	Ice	65	95	15	The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.
Fire Fang	Fire	65	95	15	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
Foul Play	Dark	95	100	15	The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.
Round (P)	Normal	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Incinerate	Fire	60	100	15	The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Retaliate (P)	Normal	70	100	5	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move's power is increased.
Snarl	Dark	55	95	15	The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Play Rough	Fairy	90	90	10	The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
Confide	Normal	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.
Psychic Fangs	Psychic	85	100	10	The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.
Lash Out (P)	Dark	75	100	5	The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user's stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.
Tera Blast (N)	Normal	80	100	10	If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.
Trailblaze	Grass	50	100	20	The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.