Poochyena Pokémon HeartGold: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Poochyena in Pokémon HeartGold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 61 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon HeartGold
KantoPoochyena Pokemon HeartGold 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 HeartGold Poochyena Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon HeartGold Poochyena Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Poochyena via various methods in Pokémon HeartGold.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Howl | normal | Lv. 5 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 9 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 13 |
| Odor Sleuth | normal | Lv. 17 |
| Roar | normal | Lv. 21 |
| Swagger | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Assurance | dark | Lv. 29 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 33 |
| Taunt | dark | Lv. 37 |
| Embargo | dark | Lv. 41 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 45 |
| Sucker Punch | dark | Lv. 49 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 53 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon HeartGold Poochyena Locations
Poochyena can only be caught in Pokémon HeartGold at Kanto Route 1 Area, where it appears at Lv. 2 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate (swarm yes).
Kanto Route 1 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 2Swarm yes20%Frequent