Poochyena, Ruby & Sapphire 64/109, common

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Poochyena

Ruby & Sapphire 64/109 • common

Set: Ruby & Sapphire
Number: 64/109
Rarity: Common
Released: 2003
Energy type: darkness energy
Market price: $1.50
Artist: Atsuko Nishida

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$1.50market price via TCGplayer · Nov 4, 2026$1.04 – $1.50 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This darkness-type Poochyena is a foundational piece from the Ruby & Sapphire set, representing the early inclusion of its typing in the card game. As a common card, it serves as a nostalgic look at the origins of this species within the hobby, capturing a moment in the expansion's history.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: darkness energyKnock Off

Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyRear Kick20

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancepsychic energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Poochyena first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Ruby & Sapphire expansion, released in early 2003. This set marked a significant transition for the game, as it was the first to be published by The Pokémon Company International after Nintendo took over the license from Wizards of the Coast. The introduction of Poochyena reflected the integration of Generation III creatures from the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire video games, which had launched on the Game Boy Advance shortly before the card set.

The card features artwork by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a staple of the franchise known for his distinct style that often emphasizes the creature's personality within its natural habitat. As a common darkness-type card, this Poochyena was designed to serve as a foundational building block for players, helping to establish the dark type's presence in the card game mechanics. It was well-received by players of the era for its accessibility and its faithful representation of the Biting Pokémon's design aesthetics.

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