It shares some similarities with both wolves and hyenas. However, its small size, typically tenacious nature, and affinity for biting calls to mind Tasmanian devils.
Poochyena is a combination of pooch (slang for dog) and hyena.
Pochiena may be a combination of Pochi (a popular name for dogs in Japan) and hyena.
No: 261
English Name: Poochyena
Japanese Name: Pochiena
Generation: 3
Type: Dark
Species: Bite Pokémon
Abilities: Quick Feet, Run Away, Rattled (hidden ability)
Evolution: Poochyena > Mightyena
Poochyena is a quadruped Pokémon similar in appearance to hyenas 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 has a very keen sense of smell, allowing it to find and chase its 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. Known for its tenacious nature, it chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. If its prey strikes back, it may turn tail. It is omnivorous and will eat anything. This Pokémon lives in grasslands and forests.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Ruby: At first sight, Poochyena takes a bite at anything that moves. This Pokémon chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it may turn tail if the prey strikes back.
Pokemon Sapphire: Poochyena is an omnivore – it will eat anything. A distinguishing feature is how large its fangs are compared to its body. This Pokémon tries to intimidate its foes by making the hair on its tail bristle out.
Pokemon Emerald: It savagely threatens foes with bared fangs. It chases after fleeing targets tenaciously. It turns tail and runs, however, if the foe strikes back.
Pokemon FireRed: It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
Pokemon Diamond: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Pokemon Pearl: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Pokemon Platinum: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Pokemon HeartGold: It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back.
Pokemon Black: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Pokemon White: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Pokemon Black 2: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
pokemon White 2: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Pokemon X: A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted.
Pokemon Y: It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: At first sight, Poochyena takes a bite at anything that moves. This Pokémon chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it may turn tail if the prey strikes back.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Poochyena is an omnivore—it will eat anything. A distinguishing feature is how large its fangs are compared to its body. This Pokémon tries to intimidate its foes by making the hair on its tail bristle out.
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