Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Poochyena

Poochyena

DARK

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.

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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

Best Held Items	Black Glasses Dread Plate
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)

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 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Poochyena requires (Level 18) to evolve into Mightyena.

Base	→	First Evo
Poochyena	Level 18 →	Mightyena

Where To Find Poochyena in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

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
Route 215	20 - 5%	Mightyena Lv. 20-22
Route 214
Route 214	20 - 5%	Mightyena Lv. 24
Stargleam Cavern
	National	Mightyena Lv. 16-63
	National	Poochyena Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave
	National	Mightyena Lv. 16-63
	National	Poochyena Lv. 16-63
Icy Cave
	National	Mightyena Lv. 16-63
	National	Poochyena Lv. 16-63
Glacial Cavern
	National	Mightyena Lv. 16-63
	National	Poochyena Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave
	National	Mightyena Lv. 16-63
	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 FAIRY FLYING
A	Infernape FIRE FIGHTING
A	Blaziken FIRE FIGHTING
B	Lucario FIGHTING STEEL
B	Gardevoir PSYCHIC FAIRY

What pokemon is Poochyena Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Tyranitar ROCK DARK
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Metagross STEEL PSYCHIC

Best Poochyena Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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

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