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.
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 |
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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 |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Adamant
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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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 |
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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.

Where To Find Poochyena in BDSP
Poochyena has 7 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Poochyena, within the Dazzling Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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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.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Poochyena Weak Against?
What pokemon is Poochyena Strong Against?

Best Moves Poochyena in BDSP
Best Moveset for Poochyena Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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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 | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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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. |



Poochyena Level Up Moves
List of Moves Poochyena can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Tackle
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
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4 |
Howl
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 40
![]() Raises user's Attack.
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7 |
Sand Attack
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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10 |
Bite
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May cause flinching.
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13 |
Mud-Slap
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Power: 20
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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16 |
Roar
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
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19 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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22 |
Assurance
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
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25 |
Scary Face
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
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28 |
Headbutt
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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31 |
Taunt
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can only use moves that attack.
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34 |
Crunch
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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37 |
Yawn
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
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40 |
Take Down
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Power: 90
Acc: 85
PP: 20
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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43 |
Sucker Punch
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
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46 |
Play Rough
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Power: 90
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Attack.
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Poochyena TM Moves
List of Moves Poochyena can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM05 |
Roar
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM12 |
Taunt
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can only use moves that attack.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM23 |
Iron Tail
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM30 |
Shadow Ball
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM41 |
Torment
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM63 |
Nasty Plot
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
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TM66 |
Payback
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Power:
75 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
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TM78 |
Snarl
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Power:
82.5 Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
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TM79 |
Dark Pulse
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Poochyena Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Poochyena can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Astonish
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Power: 30
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Poison Fang
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May badly poison opponent.
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Covet
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
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Leer
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Lowers opponent's Defense.
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Yawn
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
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Sucker Punch
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
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Ice Fang
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Power: 65
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
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Fire Fang
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Power: 65
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
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Thunder Fang
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Power: 65
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
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Play Rough
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Power: 90
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Attack.
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