Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Poochyena

Poochyena

Bite Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Poochyena is a Dark Type Bite Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Poochyena can be found with Run Away, Quick Feet and Rattled as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 220 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Poochyena Stats & Abilities
Poochyena Evolutions
Poochyena Locations
Poochyena Weakness
Poochyena Best Moves
Poochyena Level Up Moves
Poochyena TM Moves
Poochyena Egg Moves
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Poochyena Stats and Abilities

Based on Poochyena Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Poochyena Highest IV Stat is Attack 55 and the Lowest being Special Attack 30.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	35	180	274
E	Attack	55	103	229
F	Defense	35	67	185
F	Special Attack	30	58	174
F	Special Defense	30	58	174
F	Speed	35	67	185
F	Total	220


Poochyena	Detail
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	1 Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field
Egg Cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)


Abilities	Description
Run Away Ability 1	Run Away allows the bearer to flee a battle with a wild Pokémon without fail, even if the opposing Pokémon has used a move like Mean Look or Bind, or has an ability such as Arena Trap.
Quick Feet Ability 2	Quick Feet raises the ability-bearer's Speed by 50% when inflicted by a major status ailment (poison, burn, paralysis, freeze or sleep). If paralyzed, the Pokémon does not suffer the usual drop in Speed.
Rattled Hidden Ability	When a Pokémon with Rattled is hit by a Bug, Ghost or Dark type move, its Speed is raised one stage (up to the usual maximum of +6 stages).

How To Evolve Poochyena in BDSP

Poochyena requires (Level 18) to evolve into Mightyena.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Poochyena	Level 18 →	Mightyena

Where To Find Poochyena in BDSP

Poochyena has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 215	20 - 5%	Mightyena Lv. 20-22
Route 214	20 - 5%	Mightyena Lv. 24
Stargleam Cavern	National	Mightyena Lv. 16-63
Stargleam Cavern	National	Poochyena Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	National	Mightyena Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	National	Poochyena Lv. 16-63
Icy Cave	National	Mightyena Lv. 16-63
Icy Cave	National	Poochyena Lv. 16-63
Glacial Cavern	National	Mightyena Lv. 16-63
Glacial Cavern	National	Poochyena Lv. 16-63
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Dazzling Cave	National	Mightyena Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	Poochyena Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Poochyena Weakness

Poochyena is a Dark Type pokemon. This will cause Poochyena to take More Damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost, Dark, Psychic Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Bug Fairy
0.5x Less Damage	Ghost Dark
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Psychic

What pokemon is Poochyena Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
A	Togekiss
A	Infernape
A	Blaziken
B	Lucario
B	Gardevoir

What pokemon is Poochyena Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Tyranitar
S	Celebi
S	Metagross

Best Moves Poochyena in BDSP

Best Moveset for Poochyena Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
46	Play Rough	Physical	90	90	10	May lower opponent's Attack.
40	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	User receives recoil damage.
34	Crunch	Physical	120	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
28	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	May cause flinching.

Best Moveset for Poochyena TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Special	120	100	15	May cause flinching.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Special	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Poochyena Lv Up Moves

Poochyena TM Moves

Poochyena Egg Moves

Poochyena Level Up Moves

List of Moves Poochyena can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
4	Howl	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Attack.
7	Sand Attack	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
10	Bite	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
13	Mud-Slap	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
16	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
19	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
22	Assurance	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
25	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
28	Headbutt	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
31	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
34	Crunch	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
37	Yawn	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
40	Take Down	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
43	Sucker Punch	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
46	Play Rough	Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May lower opponent's Attack.

Poochyena TM Moves

List of Moves Poochyena can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM41	Torment	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM63	Nasty Plot	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TM66	Payback	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM78	Snarl	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Poochyena Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Poochyena can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Astonish	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
Poison Fang	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May badly poison opponent.
Covet	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
Yawn	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
Sucker Punch	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
Ice Fang	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
Fire Fang	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
Thunder Fang	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
Play Rough	Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May lower opponent's Attack.

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