Poochyena Pokémon Brilliant Diamond: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Poochyena in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 49 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
SinnohPoochyena Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Pokedex Entry
Poochyena is an omnivore—it will eat anything. A distinguishing feature is how large its fangs are compared to its body. This Pokémon tries to intimidate its foes by making the hair on its tail bristle out.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Poochyena Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Brilliant Diamond Poochyena Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Poochyena via various methods in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Howl | normal | Lv. 4 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 7 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 10 |
| Mud Slap | ground | Lv. 13 |
| Roar | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Swagger | normal | Lv. 19 |
| Assurance | dark | Lv. 22 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Headbutt | normal | Lv. 28 |
| Taunt | dark | Lv. 31 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 34 |
| Yawn | normal | Lv. 37 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 40 |
| Sucker Punch | dark | Lv. 43 |
| Play Rough | fairy | Lv. 46 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Poochyena Locations
Poochyena can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, including Dazzling Cave, Glacial Cavern, and Icy Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Stargleam Cavern, where you'll find it between Lv. 16 and 63 by cave with a variable spawn rate.
Dazzling Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Glacial Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Icy Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Spacious Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Stargleam Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries