Poochyena
Dark-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Mightyena for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Snarl Dig
Same-type attack bonus on Snarl. Dig costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Poochyena takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 268
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 387 CP
Poochyena moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch STAB | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Dig Best | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 30 | 33 | 1.5s | 20 | 0.91 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Snarl (11 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Poochyena is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Poochyena
How to get Poochyena
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Poochyena knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 14 | 586 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 14 | 634 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 359 | 397 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 447 | 494 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 359 | 397 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 271 | 300 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 359 | 397 |
Is Poochyena good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Poochyena has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (61 Defense / 111 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Poochyena deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 30 |
| Lv 3 | 50 |
| Lv 4 | 71 |
| Lv 5 | 91 |
| Lv 6 | 111 |
| Lv 7 | 132 |
| Lv 8 | 152 |
| Lv 9 | 173 |
| Lv 10 | 193 |
| Lv 11 | 213 |
| Lv 12 | 232 |
| Lv 13 | 252 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 271 |
| Lv 15 | 290 |
| Lv 16 | 310 |
| Lv 17 | 329 |
| Lv 18 | 348 |
| Lv 19 | 368 |
| Lv 20 | 387 |
| Lv 21 | 407 |
| Lv 22 | 426 |
| Lv 23 | 445 |
| Lv 24 | 465 |
| Lv 25 | 484 |
| Lv 26 | 503 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 523 |
| Lv 28 | 542 |
| Lv 29 | 562 |
| Lv 30 | 581 |
| Lv 31 | 591 |
| Lv 32 | 600 |
| Lv 33 | 610 |
| Lv 34 | 620 |
| Lv 35 | 629 |
| Lv 36 | 639 |
| Lv 37 | 649 |
| Lv 38 | 659 |
| Lv 39 | 668 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 678 |
| Lv 41 | 687 |
| Lv 42 | 695 |
| Lv 43 | 704 |
| Lv 44 | 713 |
| Lv 45 | 722 |
| Lv 46 | 730 |
| Lv 47 | 739 |
| Lv 48 | 748 |
| Lv 49 | 757 |
| Lv 50 | 766 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0261
- Height
- 0.51 m
- Weight
- 13.60 kg
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0261_POKEMON_POOCHYENA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Poochyena in Pokemon GO?
Poochyena's best moveset is Snarl (fast) with Dig (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Poochyena's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Poochyena takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Poochyena's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Poochyena reaches 766 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 678 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Poochyena?
A perfect 15/15/15 Poochyena shows 387 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 484 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Poochyena better than regular Poochyena?
Shadow Poochyena deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Poochyena in Pokemon GO?
Poochyena spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Poochyena be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Poochyena depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.