Poochyena Pokémon Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Poochyena in Pokémon Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 55 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Poochyena Pokemon Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask 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 Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask Poochyena Sprites
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask Poochyena Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Poochyena via various methods in Pokémon Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask.
Moves are shared with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Howl | normal | Lv. 4 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 7 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 10 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 13 |
| Roar | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Swagger | normal | Lv. 19 |
| Assurance | dark | Lv. 22 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Taunt | dark | Lv. 28 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 31 |
| Yawn | normal | Lv. 34 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 36 |
| Sucker Punch | dark | Lv. 40 |
| Play Rough | fairy | Lv. 44 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask Poochyena Locations
Poochyena can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask, including Kitakami Road and Apple Hills. The most reliable spawn is at Apple Hills, where you'll find it between Lv. 11 and 15 by land with a spawn weight of 500.
Kitakami Road
Teal Mask1 encounter- landLv. 7-15 → Lv. 52-60 (post-story)Prairie500Weight
Apple Hills
Teal Mask1 encounter- landLv. 11-15 → Lv. 55-60 (post-story)Prairie500Weight
