#0261 · Gen 3 · 220 BST
Poochyena
A starter-form Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Run Away.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
110/67/49/45/45/49
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
142/117/95/90/90/95
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Poochyena
Poochyena is a Dark/None-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 220. A starter-form Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Run Away.
Best stat: Attack (55 base)
Poochyena's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 55 base Attack and 35 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Run Away
- Quick Feet
- Rattled
How to use Poochyena competitively
Open the damage calculator with Poochyena selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Poochyena appears in the species dropdown. Drop Poochyena into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0261 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Dark / None |
| Abilities | Run Away, Quick Feet, Rattled |
| Base Stat Total | 220 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 35 / 55 / 35 / 30 / 30 / 35 |