Poochyena (Analysis)

[Diana]

Poochyena

Status: Done!
QC checks: ShinyAzelf, Darkamber8828
GP checks: NixHex, jc104


[Overview]

<p>Poochyena has many difficulties to face when trying to find a spot on a team. It not only has terrible stats, but also sports a very poor movepool that limits its possibilities. Its one bright spot is its decent ability, Quick Feet, which allows it to outspeed many threats when afflicted with a status condition. That bright spot isn't nearly enough to make Poochyena decent, and it should never be seriously considered for a team slot.</p>

[SET]
name: Boosting Sweeper
move 1: Howl
move 2: Facade
move 3: Crunch
move 4: Fire Fang
item: Toxic Orb
ability: Quick Feet
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Poochyena reaches 21 Speed when Quick Feet is activated, outspeeding every unboosted Pokemon in Little Cup. If Poochyena can get a Howl boost on the turn Toxic Orb activates, it can become a fearsome sweeper. Sadly, Poochyena will rarely be able to do this, as most opponents will just stay in and attack. Facade is actually Poochyena's most powerful move when affected by status, while Crunch hits Ghost-types and is a solid STAB move that doesn't rely on the status boost. Fire Fang is the best move in the last slot to hit Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Magnemite super effectively.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Sucker Punch is an option over Crunch if priority is desired, but it is quite unreliable, and Poochyena should be outspeeding most threats anyway. Fighting-types that can take a hit, such as Scraggy and Mienfoo, easily beat Poochyena with Drain Punch or Hi Jump Kick. Timburr and Gastly are good teammates to check the two, respectively. Dwebble can take a Crunch from Poochyena and has the ability to KO with X-Scissor, making it a solid check. Staryu can handle Dwebble, as it has powerful Water-type moves to deal major damage, and it can also spin away any entry hazards. Scraggy is a good teammate to counter Aron, who resists Normal- and Dark-type moves and is neutral to Fire Fang.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Ice Fang and Thunder Fang are options, but they have little additional coverage with Poochyena's other moves. Iron Tail can hit Rock-types such as Dwebble, but has low accuracy and poor coverage otherwise. Super Fang could deal steady damage to most opponents, but most of Poochyena's moves do more. Poochyena learns quite a few support options, such as Roar, Taunt, Yawn, and Heal Bell, but is much too frail to take advantage of these moves. Snatch could be used with good prediction to steal a Dragon Dance from Dratini attempting to set up. Protect is a good option for Poochyena, as it can let Poochyena safely activate its Toxic Orb. Dig is useful to hit Steel-types that aren't weak to Fire Fang such as Aron, but it is easily countered since it takes two turns. Swagger could be used to give an opponent problems, but it is too unreliable, much like Poochyena itself.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Fighting-types such as Scraggy and Mienfoo easily defeat Poochyena with their STAB moves. Rock-types, especially Aron and Dwebble, wall Poochyena if they have decent Defense, as Poochyena doesn't hit very hard. Priority moves in general will usually KO Poochyena, especially after a few turns of Toxic Orb damage.</p>

 

[ShinyAzelf]

I wrote the Poochyena analysis for the 4th gen analysis, and not much has changed.

QC Approved: 1/2

 

[Diana]

Thanks, just need one more.

 

[comatthew6]

i think that there should be a mention of Protect somewhere just to get a safe activation of Toxic Orb.

 

[Diana]

Good point, I meant to but forgot, editing that in.

 

[(makeup)]

What's the point of Sucker Punch? Honestly what does it hit that Crunch doesn't? I mean, yeah, it can revenge and activate Toxic Orb, but that's Howl's job as without Howl, this guy is terribly outclassed by pretty much everything else. Priority is nice, but again, the only thing Poochyena has over anything else that lacks Dragon Dance is the ability to get the equivalent of a Dragon Dance in one turn, and that shouldn't be taken away by Sucker Punch (assuming that's Sucker Punch's only value). If I were you, I'd put it in AC.

 

[Diana]

Well Sucker Punch was literally put there for being priority, it's good for Scarfers. I'll move it to AC though.

 

[Darkamber8828]

Dig!

Swagger!

[QC 2/2]

What the hell, it's Poochyena.

 

[Diana]

Thanks, updated and will write this afternoon!

Edit: This is written now.

 

[Nix_Hex]

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[Overview]

<p>Poochyena has many difficulties to face when trying to find a spot on a team. It not only has terrible stats, but also sports a very poor movepool that limits its possibilities. Its one bright spot is that it has a its decent ability, Quick Feet, that can allow Poochyena to outspeed many threats when afflicted with a status. That bright spot isn't nearly enough to make Poochyena even decent, and should never be seriously considered for a team slot.</p>

[SET]
name: Boosting Sweeper
move 1: Howl
move 2: Facade
move 3: Crunch
move 4: Fire Fang
item: Toxic Orb
ability: Quick Feet
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Poochyena reaches 21 Speed when Quick Feet is activated, outspeeding every unboosted Pokemon in Little Cup. If Poochyena can get a Howl boost on the first turn while Toxic Orb is activated, Poochyena could become a fearsome sweeper. Sadly, Poochyena will rarely be able to do this, as most opponents will just stay in and attack. Facade is actually Poochyena's most powerful move when under the effects of a status move, while Crunch hits Ghost-types and is a solid STAB move that doesn't rely on the status boost. Fire Fang is the best move in the last slot to hit Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Magnemite super effectively.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Sucker Punch is an option over Crunch if priority is desired, but it is quite unreliable,(comma) and Poochyena should be outspeeding most threats anyway. Fighting-types that can take a hit, such as Scraggy and Mienfoo, easily beat Poochyena with Drain Punch or Hi Jump Kick. Timburr is a good teammate for Poochyena to check Scraggy, while Gastly can check Mienfoo nicely. Dwebble can take a Crunch from Poochyena and has the ability to KO with X-Scissor, so it is making it a solid check. Staryu can work as a check to Dwebble, as it has powerful Water-type moves to deal major damage to Dwebble, and it can also spin away any entry hazards.(period) that are set up. Scraggy is a good teammate to counter Aron, who resists Normal- and Dark-type moves and is neutral to Fire Fang.(period), so a Scraggy can work as a good teammate to deal with that.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Ice Fang and Thunder Fang are options, but they have little additional coverage with Poochyena's other moves. Iron Tail is an option to hit Rock-types such as Dwebble, but has low accuracy and poor coverage otherwise. Super Fang could deal steady damage to most opponents, but it is usually outdamaged by another move. most of Poochyena's other moves do more damage. Poochyena learns quite a few support options, such as Roar, Taunt, Yawn, and Heal Bell, but is much to frail to take advantage of these moves. Snatch could be used with good prediction to steal a Dragon Dance from Dratini attempting to set up. Protect is a good option for Poochyena, as it can let Poochyena safely activate its Toxic Orb. Dig is an option to hit Steel-types that aren't weak to Fire Fang such as Aron, but it is easily countered since it takes two turns. Swagger could be used to give an opponent problems, but it is too unreliable, much like Poochyena itself.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Fighting-types,(no comma) such as Scraggy and Mienfoo,(no comma) easily defeat Poochyena with their STAB moves. Rock-types, especially Aron and Dwebble, wall Poochyena if they even have just decent Defense, as Poochyena doesn't hit very hard. Priority moves in general will usually KO Poochyena, especially after a few turns of Toxic Orb damage.</p>

Not too much to fix here. A few cases of awkward prose, but otherwise...

[GP 1/2]

 

[Diana]

Thanks, updated!

 

[Lemonade]

strikes again the am check
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[Overview]

<p>Poochyena has many difficulties to face when trying to find a spot on a team. It not only has terrible stats, but also sports a very poor movepool that limits its possibilities. Its one bright spot is its decent ability, Quick Feet, which that can allows Poochyena to outspeed many threats when afflicted with a status. That bright spot isn't nearly enough to make Poochyena even decent, and it should never be seriously considered for a team slot.</p> nearly and even sound clunky together

[SET]
name: Boosting Sweeper
move 1: Howl
move 2: Facade
move 3: Crunch
move 4: Fire Fang
item: Toxic Orb
ability: Quick Feet
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Poochyena reaches 21 Speed when Quick Feet is activated, outspeeding every unboosted Pokemon in Little Cup. If Poochyena can get a Howl boost on the first turn while Toxic Orb activates is activated, Poochyena can could become a fearsome sweeper. Sadly, Poochyena will rarely be able to do this, as most opponents will just stay in and attack. Facade is actually Poochyena's most powerful move when affected by a statusunder the effects of a status move, while Crunch hits Ghost-types and is a solid STAB move that doesn't rely on the status boost. Fire Fang is the best move in the last slot to hit Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Magnemite super effectively.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Sucker Punch is an option over Crunch if priority is desired, but it is quite unreliable, and Poochyena should be outspeeding most threats anyway. Fighting-types that can take a hit, such as Scraggy and Mienfoo, easily beat Poochyena with Drain Punch or Hi Jump Kick. Timburr and Gastly are good teammnates for Poochyena to check the two, respectively. is a good teammate for Poochyena to check Scraggy, while Gastly can check Mienfoo nicely. Dwebble can take a Crunch from Poochyena and has the ability to KO with X-Scissor, making it a solid check. Staryu can handle * work as a check to Dwebble, as it has powerful Water-type moves to deal major damage to Dwebble, and it can also spin away any entry hazards. Scraggy is a good teammate to counter Aron, who resists Normal- and Dark-type moves and is neutral to Fire Fang.</p>
*perhaps rigor requires Staryu to labeled as a check, but that's repetitive. If there's a real problem then disregard this change
[Other Options]

<p>Ice Fang and Thunder Fang are options, but they have little additional coverage with Poochyena's other moves. Iron Tail is an option to can hit Rock-types such as Dwebble, but has low accuracy and poor coverage otherwise. Super Fang could deal steady damage to most opponents, but most of Poochyena's moves do more damage. Poochyena learns quite a few support options, such as Roar, Taunt, Yawn, and Heal Bell, but is much to frail to take advantage of these moves. Snatch could be used with good prediction to steal a Dragon Dance from Dratini attempting to set up. Protect is a good option for Poochyena, as it can let Poochyena safely activate its Toxic Orb. Dig is useful an option to hit Steel-types that aren't weak to Fire Fang such as Aron, but it is easily countered since it takes two turns. Swagger could be used to give an opponent problems, but it is too unreliable, much like Poochyena itself.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Fighting-types such as Scraggy and Mienfoo easily defeat Poochyena with their STAB moves. Rock-types, especially Aron and Dwebble, wall Poochyena if they even have just decent Defense, as Poochyena doesn't hit very hard. Priority moves in general will usually KO Poochyena, especially after a few turns of Toxic Orb damage.</p>

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[Overview]

<p>Poochyena has many difficulties to face when trying to find a spot on a team. It not only has terrible stats, but also sports a very poor movepool that limits its possibilities. Its one bright spot is its decent ability, Quick Feet, which allows Poochyena to outspeed many threats when afflicted with a status. That bright spot isn't nearly enough to make Poochyena decent, and it should never be seriously considered for a team slot.</p>

[SET]
name: Boosting Sweeper
move 1: Howl
move 2: Facade
move 3: Crunch
move 4: Fire Fang
item: Toxic Orb
ability: Quick Feet
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Poochyena reaches 21 Speed when Quick Feet is activated, outspeeding every unboosted Pokemon in Little Cup. If Poochyena can get a Howl boost on the first turn Toxic Orb activates, Poochyena can become a fearsome sweeper. Sadly, Poochyena will rarely be able to do this, as most opponents will just stay in and attack. Facade is actually Poochyena's most powerful move when affected by a status, while Crunch hits Ghost-types and is a solid STAB move that doesn't rely on the status boost. Fire Fang is the best move in the last slot to hit Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Magnemite super effectively.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Sucker Punch is an option over Crunch if priority is desired, but it is quite unreliable, and Poochyena should be outspeeding most threats anyway. Fighting-types that can take a hit, such as Scraggy and Mienfoo, easily beat Poochyena with Drain Punch or Hi Jump Kick. Timburr and Gastly are good teammnates for Poochyena to check the two, respectively. Dwebble can take a Crunch from Poochyena and has the ability to KO with X-Scissor, making it a solid check. Staryu can handle Dwebble, as it has powerful Water-type moves to deal major damage, and it can also spin away any entry hazards. Scraggy is a good teammate to counter Aron, who resists Normal- and Dark-type moves and is neutral to Fire Fang.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Ice Fang and Thunder Fang are options, but they have little additional coverage with Poochyena's other moves. Iron Tail can hit Rock-types such as Dwebble, but has low accuracy and poor coverage otherwise. Super Fang could deal steady damage to most opponents, but most of Poochyena's moves do more. Poochyena learns quite a few support options, such as Roar, Taunt, Yawn, and Heal Bell, but is much to frail to take advantage of these moves. Snatch could be used with good prediction to steal a Dragon Dance from Dratini attempting to set up. Protect is a good option for Poochyena, as it can let Poochyena safely activate its Toxic Orb. Dig is useful to hit Steel-types that aren't weak to Fire Fang such as Aron, but it is easily countered since it takes two turns. Swagger could be used to give an opponent problems, but it is too unreliable, much like Poochyena itself.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Fighting-types such as Scraggy and Mienfoo easily defeat Poochyena with their STAB moves. Rock-types, especially Aron and Dwebble, wall Poochyena if they even have decent Defense, as Poochyena doesn't hit very hard. Priority moves in general will usually KO Poochyena, especially after a few turns of Toxic Orb damage.</p>

 

[Diana]

I did look at it and edit by hand but it all seemed fine to me, updated.

 

[jc104]

[Overview]

<p>Poochyena has many difficulties to face when trying to find a spot on a team. It not only has terrible stats, but also sports a very poor movepool that limits its possibilities. Its one bright spot is its decent ability, Quick Feet, which allows Poochyena it to outspeed many threats when afflicted with a status condition. That bright spot isn't nearly enough to make Poochyena decent, and it should never be seriously considered for a team slot.</p>

[SET]
name: Boosting Sweeper
move 1: Howl
move 2: Facade
move 3: Crunch
move 4: Fire Fang
item: Toxic Orb
ability: Quick Feet
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 236 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Poochyena reaches 21 Speed when Quick Feet is activated, outspeeding every unboosted Pokemon in Little Cup. If Poochyena can get a Howl boost on the first turn Toxic Orb activates, Poochyena it can become a fearsome sweeper. Sadly, Poochyena will rarely be able to do this, as most opponents will just stay in and attack. Facade is actually Poochyena's most powerful move when affected by a status, while Crunch hits Ghost-types and is a solid STAB move that doesn't rely on the status boost. Fire Fang is the best move in the last slot to hit Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Magnemite super effectively.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Sucker Punch is an option over Crunch if priority is desired, but it is quite unreliable, and Poochyena should be outspeeding most threats anyway. Fighting-types that can take a hit, such as Scraggy and Mienfoo, easily beat Poochyena with Drain Punch or Hi Jump Kick. Timburr and Gastly are good teammates to check the two, respectively. Dwebble can take a Crunch from Poochyena and has the ability to KO with X-Scissor, making it a solid check. Staryu can handle Dwebble, as it has powerful Water-type moves to deal major damage, and it can also spin away any entry hazards. Scraggy is a good teammate to counter Aron, who resists Normal- and Dark-type moves and is neutral to Fire Fang.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Ice Fang and Thunder Fang are options, but they have little additional coverage with Poochyena's other moves. Iron Tail can hit Rock-types such as Dwebble, but has low accuracy and poor coverage otherwise. Super Fang could deal steady damage to most opponents, but most of Poochyena's moves do more. Poochyena learns quite a few support options, such as Roar, Taunt, Yawn, and Heal Bell, but is much too frail to take advantage of these moves. Snatch could be used with good prediction to steal a Dragon Dance from Dratini attempting to set up. Protect is a good option for Poochyena, as it can let Poochyena safely activate its Toxic Orb. Dig is useful to hit Steel-types that aren't weak to Fire Fang such as Aron, but it is easily countered since it takes two turns. Swagger could be used to give an opponent problems, but it is too unreliable, much like Poochyena itself.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Fighting-types such as Scraggy and Mienfoo easily defeat Poochyena with their STAB moves. Rock-types, especially Aron and Dwebble, wall Poochyena if they even have decent Defense, as Poochyena doesn't hit very hard. Priority moves in general will usually KO Poochyena, especially after a few turns of Toxic Orb damage.</p>

GP 2/2

V0x already got most of it.

 

[Diana]

Thanks, this is done!