Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoenn | Petalburg Woods | Walking | 5–6 |
| Hoenn | Route 101 | Walking | 2–3 |
| Hoenn | Route 102 | Walking | 3–4 |
| Hoenn | Route 103 | Walking | 2–4 |
| Hoenn | Route 104 | Walking | 4–5 |
| Hoenn | Route 110 | Walking | 12 |
| Hoenn | Route 116 | Walking | 6–8 |
| Hoenn | Route 117 | Walking | 13–14 |
| Hoenn | Route 120 | Walking | 25 |
| Hoenn | Route 121 | Walking | 26 |
| Hoenn | Route 123 | Walking | 26 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 35
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Attack
- 30
- Sp. Defense
- 30
- Speed
- 35
Abilities · Run Away
Hidden ability · Rattled
Size · 0.5 m · 13.6 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Mightyena · Level 18
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Poochyena
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |
| 4 | Howl |
| 7 | Sand Attack |
| 10 | Bite |
| 13 | Leer |
| 16 | Roar |
| 19 | Swagger |
| 22 | Assurance |
| 25 | Scary Face |
| 28 | Taunt |
| 31 | Crunch |
| 34 | Yawn |
| 36 | Take Down |
| 40 | Sucker Punch |
| 44 | Play Rough |