#0261 · Original Hoenn #010 · ruby sapphire · gen 3
Bite Pokémon
At first sight, POOCHYENA takes a bite at anything that moves. This POKéMON chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it may turn tail if the prey strikes back.
Total: 220
Run Away
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
EV yield (current): +1 ATK
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 103 (ruby) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30% | 2–4 |
| Road 102 (ruby) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15% | 3–4 |
| Road 101 (ruby) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 2–3 |
| Road 103 (sapphire) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30% | 2–4 |
| Road 102 (sapphire) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15% | 3–4 |
| Road 101 (sapphire) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 2–3 |
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleCharges the foe with a full- body tackle.▶ Selected Pokémon | 35 | 95% | ||
| 5 | HowlHowls to raise the spirit and boosts ATTACK.▶ User and allies |
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| 9 | Sand AttackReduces the foe’s accuracy by hurling sand in its face.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% |
| 13 | BiteBites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% |
| 17 | Odor SleuthNegates the foe’s efforts to heighten evasiveness.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — |
| 21 | RoarMakes the foe flee to end the battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| 25 | SwaggerConfuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% |
| 29 | Scary FaceFrightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% |
| 33 | Take DownA reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 90 | 85% |
| 37 | TauntTaunts the foe into only using attack moves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% |
| 41 | CrunchCrunches with sharp fangs. May lower SP. DEF.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 80 | 100% |
| 45 | ThiefWhile attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | RoarMakes the foe flee to end the battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicPoisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerThe effectiveness varies with the user.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayBoosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM12 | TauntTaunts the foe into only using attack moves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM17 | ProtectEvades attack, but may fail if used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceBoosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationAn attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Iron TailAttacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 100 | 75% | |
| TM27 | ReturnAn attack that increases in power with friendship.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigDigs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM30 | Shadow BallHurls a black blob that may lower the foe’s SP. DEF.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 80 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamCreates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM41 | TormentTorments the foe and stops successive use of a move.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM42 | FacadeBoosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerAn attack with effects that vary by location.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractMakes the opposite gender less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefWhile attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| TM49 | SnatchSteals the effects of the move the foe uses next.▶ User | Dark | — | — | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashA rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 20 | 100% |
Egg moves: LeerFrightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.▶ All opponents, YawnLulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon, Poison FangA sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon, AstonishAn attack that may shock the foe into flinching.▶ Selected Pokémon
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