Poochyena
#261 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Poochyena
The best moves for Poochyena are Snarl and Crunch when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Poochyena family. Poochyena evolves into Mightyena which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Poochyena, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Poochyena is a Dark Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves. Poochyena's strongest moveset is Snarl & Crunch and it has a Max CP of 766. Poochyena evolves into Mightyena.
About
"At first sight, Poochyena takes a bite at anything that moves. This Pokémon chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it may turn tail if the prey strikes back."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Snarl | 11 | 13.2 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | 22.2 |
| Poison Fang | 30 | 20 |
| Crunch | 65 | 26 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Snarl
13.2 dps
|
Crunch
26 dps
|
20.1 | 100% |
|
Snarl
13.2 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
19.2 | 95% |
|
Snarl
13.2 dps
|
Dig
22.2 dps
|
18 | 90% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Crunch
26 dps
|
17.6 | 88% |
|
Snarl
13.2 dps
|
Poison Fang
20 dps
|
15.7 | 78% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Dig
22.2 dps
|
15.6 | 77% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.3 | 76% |
|
Snarl
13.2 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
13.2 | 66% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Poison Fang
20 dps
|
13 | 65% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
10 | 50% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Poochyena?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Poochyena are:
- Lucario,
- Pheromosa,
- Terrakion,
- Zacian (Crowned Sword),
- Enamorus (Incarnate).
Poochyena is a Dark type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
96 |
| Defense |
|
61 |
| Stamina |
|
111 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 99 |
Size
| Height | 0.51 m |
| Weight | 13.6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
290 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
387 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
581 |
|
Level 40 |
678 |
|
Level 50 |
766 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 484 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 629 |