Team Magma’s Poochyena Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Magma’s Poochyena is a common card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set. It has 50 HP and features the attack Sharp Fang. A straightforward Pokémon with classic design appeal for collectors focused on this iconic set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -30
• Attacks:
• Darkness Call: Forces opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with a Benched one, if available (cost: 1 Colorless).
• Sharp Fang: Deals 20 damage (cost: 1 Fighting, 1 Colorless).
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

The only known printing of Team Magma’s Poochyena is from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, numbered 66. It is classified as a Common rarity card and is illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa. No alternate printings or reprints are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

This card does not have any known print variants or special identifiers beyond its set code “ex4-66.” The artwork and layout are consistent with other cards from the ex series, featuring the Darkness type symbol and standard ex set styling.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Play notes: Its low HP and basic attack set limit viability to casual or collector-focused decks.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance collector value. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): This set features thematic cards representing the conflict between Team Magma and Team Aqua. Team Magma’s Poochyena fits into the Darkness-type lineup, offering simple but effective attacks that reflect its role in the set’s narrative. The set is known for its distinctive artwork and focus on these villainous teams.