Poochyena Pokémon Ruby: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Poochyena in Pokémon Ruby. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, and the complete moveset of 38 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor).

Pokémon Ruby

Hoenn

Poochyena Pokemon Ruby 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 Ruby Poochyena Sprites

Poochyena front-facing sprite from Pokémon Ruby

Primary

Poochyena back-facing sprite from Pokémon Ruby

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon Ruby Poochyena Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Poochyena via various methods in Pokémon Ruby.

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
Scary Face	normal	Lv. 29
Take Down	normal	Lv. 33
Taunt	dark	Lv. 37
Crunch	dark	Lv. 41
Thief	dark	Lv. 45

End of Move Database