Name origin

arcane
ancient, mysterious
canine
relating to dogs


Arcanine artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 059
Type Fire
Species Legendary Pokémon
Height 6′3″ (1.91m)
Weight 341.7 lbs (155.0 kg)
Abilities Flash Fire
Intimidate
Justified (Dream World)
Local № 059 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
128 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
130 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
052 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Uindi

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 75% male, 25% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 213
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

Arcanine stats

The base stats for Arcanine are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 90
290 - 384
Attack 110
202 - 350
Defense 80
148 - 284
Sp. Atk 100
184 - 328
Sp. Def 80
148 - 284
Speed 95
175 - 317
Total 555

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
A POKéMON that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Yellow A legendary POKéMON in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.
Gold
HeartGold
This legendary Chinese POKEMON is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
Silver
SoulSilver
Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can’t help but grovel before it.
Crystal An ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairie s.
Ruby
Sapphire
ARCANINE is known for its high speed. It is said to be capable of running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within this POKéMON’s body is its source of power.
Emerald This fleet-footed POKéMON is said to run over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within its body is its source of power.
FireRed A POKéMON that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an unbelievable speed.
LeafGreen A POKéMON that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Black 2
White 2
The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Arcanine learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 BiteDarkPhysical60100
1 RoarNormalStatus-100
1 Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
1 Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
1 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
34 ExtremeSpeedNormalPhysical80100

Arcanine learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 BiteDarkPhysical60100
1 RoarNormalStatus-100
1 Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
1 Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
1 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
39 ExtremeSpeedNormalPhysical80100

Pre-evolution moves

Arcanine can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
EmberFireSpecial40100
LeerNormalStatus-100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
ReversalFightingPhysical-100
Take DownNormalPhysical9085
Flame BurstFireSpecial70100
AgilityPsychicStatus--
RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
CrunchDarkPhysical80100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100

Arcanine can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
EmberFireSpecial40100
LeerNormalStatus-100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
ReversalFightingPhysical-100
Flame BurstFireSpecial70100
Take DownNormalPhysical9085
FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
AgilityPsychicStatus--
CrunchDarkPhysical80100
RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100

Arcanine can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
EmberFireSpecial40100
LeerNormalStatus-100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
ReversalFightingPhysical-100
Take DownNormalPhysical9085
FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
AgilityPsychicStatus--
CrunchDarkPhysical80100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100

Egg moves

Arcanine learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Arcanine egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double KickFightingPhysical30100
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
ThrashNormalPhysical120100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Morning SunNormalStatus--
CrunchDarkPhysical80100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
HowlNormalStatus--
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Close CombatFightingPhysical120100
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100

Arcanine learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Arcanine egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
ThrashNormalPhysical120100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
SafeguardNormalStatus--
Morning SunNormalStatus--
CrunchDarkPhysical80100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
HowlNormalStatus--
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100

Move Tutor moves

Arcanine can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Helping HandNormalStatus--
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100

Arcanine can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100

Moves learnt by HM

Arcanine is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Arcanine is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
8 Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085

Moves learnt by TM

Arcanine is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
95 SnarlDarkSpecial5595

Arcanine is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
59 Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Arcanine sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Arcanine normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Arcanine shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Arcanine normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Arcanine shiny sprite

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Where to find Arcanine

We don't have any location data for Arcanine yet.

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★
Power ★ ★ ★
Skill
Stamina
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Arcanine questions