Poochyena Pokémon Sapphire: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Poochyena in Pokémon Sapphire. 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 Sapphire
HoennPoochyena Pokemon Sapphire 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 Sapphire Poochyena Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Sapphire Poochyena Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Poochyena via various methods in Pokémon Sapphire.
| 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
Pokémon Sapphire Poochyena Locations
Poochyena can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Sapphire, 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- walkLv. 24%Very Rare
- walkLv. 24%Very Rare
- walkLv. 31%Very Rare
- walkLv. 31%Very Rare
Hoenn Route 102 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 35%Rare
- walkLv. 35%Rare
- walkLv. 44%Very Rare
- walkLv. 41%Very Rare
Hoenn Route 103 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 210%Uncommon
- walkLv. 310%Uncommon
- walkLv. 35%Rare
- walkLv. 45%Rare