Poochyena in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Poochyena’s X/Y locations, Dark typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Poochyena is Kalos Mountain #044 and National #261. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Dark.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 35 |
| Attack | 55 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Sp. Atk | 30 |
| Sp. Def | 30 |
| Speed | 35 |
| Total | 220 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
No direct wild or gift encounter is recorded for this form. Use its evolution family, breed an obtained parent, or trade it in from another game.
Evolution family
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Run Away | Regular ability |
| Quick Feet | Regular ability |
| Rattled | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Field |
| Base hatch cycles | 15 |
| Experience growth | medium |
| Base capture rate | 255 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Attack +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.5 m / 13.6 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 5 | Howl |
| 9 | Sand Attack |
| 13 | Bite |
| 17 | Odor Sleuth |
| 21 | Roar |
| 25 | Swagger |
| 29 | Assurance |
| 33 | Scary Face |
| 37 | Taunt |
| 41 | Embargo |
| 45 | Take Down |
| 49 | Sucker Punch |
| 53 | Crunch |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM41 | Torment | Dark | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM63 | Embargo | Dark | Status |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical |
| TM67 | Retaliate | Normal | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM95 | Snarl | Dark | Special |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Astonish, Covet, Fire Fang, Ice Fang, Leer, Me First, Play Rough, Poison Fang, Sleep Talk, Snatch, Sucker Punch, Thunder Fang, Yawn.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Poochyena’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.