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Poochyena, the Bite Pokémon — Dark-type Pokémon official artwork
dark
Poochyena
ID:#261Bite Pokémon
Height
0.5m
Weight
13.6kg
Catch Rate
255
Exp
56

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, the complete moveset of 38 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

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 RubyPrimary
Poochyena back-facing sprite from Pokémon RubyReverse
Poochyena shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon RubyShiny
Poochyena shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon RubyShiny Reverse

Pokémon Ruby Poochyena Moveset

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

MoveTypeRequirement
TacklenormalLv. 1
HowlnormalLv. 5
Sand AttackgroundLv. 9
BitedarkLv. 13
Odor SleuthnormalLv. 17
RoarnormalLv. 21
SwaggernormalLv. 25
Scary FacenormalLv. 29
Take DownnormalLv. 33
TauntdarkLv. 37
CrunchdarkLv. 41
ThiefdarkLv. 45

End of Move Database

Pokémon Ruby Poochyena Locations

Poochyena can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Ruby, including Hoenn Route 103 Area and Hoenn Route 102 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Hoenn Route 103 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 3 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate.

Hoenn Route 101 Area

4 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 2
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 2
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    1%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    1%Very Rare

Hoenn Route 102 Area

4 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    5%Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    5%Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 4
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 4
    1%Very Rare

Hoenn Route 103 Area

4 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 2
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    5%Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 4
    5%Rare