Type matchups
Damage Poochyena takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark type, Poochyena has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Dark typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 35
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 30
- Sp. Def
- 30
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 220
Poochyena has a base stat total of 220, higher than 2% of Pokémon. With Attack (55) well above Sp. Atk (30), it works best as a physical attacker. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 35 HP, 35 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail.
Poochyena can have the abilities Run Away, Quick Feet and Rattled.
How to beat Poochyena
Poochyena takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Iron Valiant hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark moves. Urshifu hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark moves. Grimmsnarl hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark moves.
Evolution
Poochyena is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Poochyena → Mightyena) and evolves into Mightyena.
Best counters to Poochyena
Other Dark Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Poochyena weak to?
As a Dark type, Poochyena takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
What is Poochyena resistant to?
Poochyena resists Ghost and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Poochyena?
Strong type-based picks include Iron Valiant, Urshifu and Grimmsnarl, which hit Poochyena with super-effective attacks.