Poochyena 79/113
Set: Delta Species
Released: Oct 31, 2005
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #261
- Card Number 79/113
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorSachiko Adachi
- Release Date31/10/2005
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Delta Species
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Darkness - Health Points50 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2 - Resistance
Psychic -30 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Roar

Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any.
- Ambush10+


Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Poochyena crouching low in tall grass, eyes glowing fiercely red, ready to pounce or attack while surrounded by small pink flowers under a deep blue sky at twilight.
Playability Overview
Poochyena offers strategic disruption by forcing opponents to switch their active Pokémon, potentially exposing weaker targets while balancing low damage output and reliance on coin flips for increased attack power.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Grassland HowlThis Poochyena card captures a playful spirit with its vibrant green grass and the mischievous look on its face. I’d suggest placing it on a “Wildlife” page, surrounded by other grass or dark types that evoke a sense of adventure. It would pair nicely with cards featuring similar grassy backgrounds or playful, prowling Pokémon.Additional Binder Suggestions: Meadow / Playful / Bright Colors / Wild Encounters / Canine Companions















