Poochyena, Ruby & Sapphire 65/109, common

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Poochyena

Ruby & Sapphire 65/109 • common

Set: Ruby & Sapphire
Number: 65/109
Rarity: Common
Released: 2003
Energy type: darkness energy
Market price: $1.15
Artist: Naoyo Kimura

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What it's worth

$1.15market price via TCGplayer · Nov 4, 2026$0.88 – $1.15 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This darkness-type Poochyena serves as a foundational piece from the Ruby & Sapphire set, representing an early appearance of the species in the trading card game. As a common card, it holds significance for collectors who value the history of base sets and the initial introduction of specific elemental types.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: darkness energyShadow Bind10

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat until the end of your opponent's next turn.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancepsychic energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

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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 in the franchise, introducing the third generation of Pokémon from the Hoenn region to the card game. The set was designed to reflect the aesthetic shifts of the Game Boy Advance era, focusing on cleaner layouts and the debut of the Dark type for specific Pokémon.

The card was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura, an artist known for a distinctively soft and rounded style. In this depiction, Poochyena is rendered with a focus on its canine-like features, capturing the creature's scrappy yet juvenile nature. As a common card, it served as a foundational element for players looking to explore the newly introduced Darkness type energy, which allowed for new strategic synergies in the competitive landscape of the time.

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About

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