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Poochyena

Delta Species 79/113 • common

Set: Delta Species
Number: 79/113
Rarity: Common
Released: 2005
Energy type: darkness energy
Market price: $1.37
Artist: Sachiko Adachi

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What it's worth

$1.37market price via TCGplayer · Nov 4, 2026$1.11 – $1.38 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card features Poochyena reimagined as a darkness-type creature, a unique classification within this specific set that deviates from its typical elemental affinity. Collectors prize this item for its representation of the delta species phenomenon, which historically explored how certain creatures adapted to entirely different environments.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyRoar

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

Cost: darkness energy colorless energyAmbush10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancepsychic energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

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StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

Poochyena (79/113) was released in 2005 as part of the EX Delta Species expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set is notable for introducing the concept of Delta Species Pokémon, which were reimagined with different elemental types than those typical to the species, reflecting a storyline where exposure to unique electromagnetic waves altered their biology.

The card features artwork by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and recognizable artists in the game's history. Arita often employed a soft, painterly aesthetic for common cards, focusing on capturing the creature's personality and natural environment. As a common card from the mid-2000s, it served as a foundational piece for players building Darkness-type decks during the Delta Species era.

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About

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