Game ⇓ | Flavour Text ⇓ |
| Ruby/Sapphire | POOCHYENA is an omnivore - it will eat anything. A distinguishing feature is how large its fangs are compared to its body. This POKéMON tries to intimidate its foes by making the hair on its tail bristle out. |
| Emerald | It savagely threatens foes with bared fangs. It chases after fleeing targets tenaciously. It turns tail and runs, however, if the foe strikes back. |
| FireRed | It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track. |
| Leaf Green | It has a very tenacious nature. Its acute sense of smell lets it chase a chosen prey without ever losing track. |
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| Diamond/Pearl | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| Platinum | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| Heart Gold | It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back. |
| Soul Silver | It chases its prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it turns tail if the prey strikes back. |
| Black | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
| White | A Pokémon with a persistent nature, it chases its chosen prey until the prey becomes exhausted. |
