Poochyena

Poochyena (Pochiena in Japanese version) is a Pokémon. It is Pokémon number 261 in National Pokédex and 10 in Hoenn Pokédex.

Poochyenas are found in Hoenn region (and were introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and also appear in Pokémon Emerald). They are quite common in the early parts of the game (routes 101,102 and 103), where they appear in large numbers.

Poochyenas look like gray wolves or dogs, and are of Dark type. They belong to Pokémon species Bite Pokémon.

Poochyena is an omnivore – it will eat anything. A distinguishing feature is how large its fangs are compared to its body. This Pokemon tries to intimidate its foes by making the hair on its tail bristle out.

Poochyena evolves to Mightyena on level 18.

Name origin

Since Poochyena resembles a small dog, the first part comes from "pooch(ie)". It is quite hyena-like, so the name combines to "hyena".

Anime appearances

Poochyena appears in the episode A Bite To Remember. Max finds a Poochyena that hasn't evolved even though its brothers, which were born at the same time as it was, had already evolved. Max trains Poochyena, and they run into Team Rocket, who are trying to steal wild Pokemon. Poochyena was trapped in the net with other Pokemon, and Max encourages it to use its Bite attack. When Team Rocket blasted off, as usual, Poochyena evolved into Mightyena.