Poochyena Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Poochyena in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 59 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohPoochyena Pokemon Platinum 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 Platinum Poochyena Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Poochyena Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Poochyena via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| 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 Platinum Poochyena Locations
Poochyena can only be caught in Pokémon Platinum at Sinnoh Route 214 Area, where it appears at Lv. 23 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate (radar on).
Sinnoh Route 214 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 23Radar on10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 24Radar on1%Very Rare