Arcanine

Arcanine is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Arcanine has a Hisuian Form, introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Pokédex data

National № 0059
Type Fire
Species Legendary Pokémon
Height 1.9 m (6′03″)
Weight 155.0 kg (341.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Intimidate
2. Flash Fire
Justified (hidden ability)
Local № 0059 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0128 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0059 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0130 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0052 (Black 2/White 2)
0053 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0065 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0059 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0071 (Sword/Shield)
0151 (Legends: Arceus)
0214 (Scarlet/Violet)
0079 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 194
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 75% male, 25% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Pokédex data

National № 0059
Type Fire Rock
Species Legendary Pokémon
Height 2.0 m (6′07″)
Weight 168.0 kg (370.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Intimidate
2. Flash Fire
Rock Head (hidden ability)
Local № 0059 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0128 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0059 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0130 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0052 (Black 2/White 2)
0053 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0065 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0059 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0071 (Sword/Shield)
0151 (Legends: Arceus)
0214 (Scarlet/Violet)
0079 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 194
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 75% male, 25% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 95
300 394
Attack 115
211 361
Defense 80
148 284
Sp. Atk 95
175 317
Sp. Def 80
148 284
Speed 90
166 306
Total 555 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

(use Fire Stone)
Hisuian Growlithe#0058
Growlithe
Hisuian Growlithe
Fire · Rock
(use Fire Stone)
Hisuian Arcanine#0059
Arcanine
Hisuian Arcanine
Fire · Rock

Arcanine changes

Pokédex entries

Arcanine

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 This legendary Chinese POKEMON is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
Silver 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 prairies.
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.
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.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
HeartGold This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
SoulSilver Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can’t help but grovel before it.
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.
X A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Y Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can’t help but grovel before it.
Omega Ruby
Alpha 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.
Sun Overflowing with beauty and majesty, this strong Pokémon appears in ancient Eastern folklore.
Moon The fire burning inside its body serves as the energy to fuel it as it runs great distances. It appears in many legends.
Ultra Sun Legends tell of its fighting alongside a general and conquering a whole country.
Ultra Moon There are so many old tales about them that they’re called legendary Pokémon, but there are way more of them around than you’d expect.
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
A legendary Pokémon in the East. Many people are charmed by the grace and beauty of its running.
Sword The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.
Shield A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Scarlet An ancient picture scroll shows that people were captivated by its movement as it ran through prairies.
Violet Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can’t help but grovel before it.

Hisuian Arcanine

Legends: Arceus Snaps at its foes with fangs cloaked in blazing flame. Despite its bulk, it deftly feints every which way, leading opponents on a deceptively merry chase as it all but dances around them.

Moves learned by Arcanine

Moves learnt by level up

Arcanine learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AgilityPsychicStatus
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1Flame WheelFirePhysical 60 100
1Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100
1Helping HandNormalStatus
1HowlNormalStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
1RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
1ReversalFightingPhysical 100
1RoarNormalStatus
1Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
5FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AgilityPsychicStatus
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1Flame WheelFirePhysical 60 100
1Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100
1Helping HandNormalStatus
1HowlNormalStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
1ReversalFightingPhysical 100
1RoarNormalStatus
1Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
1Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
5FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
64Raging FuryFirePhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Arcanine learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Extreme SpeedNormalPhysical 80 100

Egg moves

Arcanine learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Arcanine gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
Morning SunNormalStatus
Raging FuryFirePhysical 120 100
ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
Head SmashRockPhysical 150 80
Morning SunNormalStatus
ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt by TM

Arcanine is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Arcanine learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
5EmberFireSpecial 40 100
9BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
15Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
21Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
29CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
29Raging FuryFirePhysical 120 100
37Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
47Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Arcanine can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Arcanine sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Arcanine sprite from Red & Blue Arcanine sprite from Silver Arcanine sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Arcanine sprite from Diamond & Pearl Arcanine sprite from Black & White Arcanine sprite from X & Y Arcanine sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Arcanine sprite from Sword & Shield Arcanine sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Arcanine Shiny sprite from Silver Arcanine Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Arcanine Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Arcanine Shiny sprite from Black & White Arcanine Shiny sprite from X & Y Arcanine Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Arcanine

Red Evolve Growlithe
Blue Trade/migrate from another game
Yellow Evolve Growlithe
Gold Evolve Growlithe
Silver Trade/migrate from another game
Crystal Evolve Growlithe
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed Evolve Growlithe
LeafGreen
Emerald
Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
Evolve Growlithe
SoulSilver Trade/migrate from another game
Black
White
Trade/migrate from another game
Black 2
White 2
Evolve Growlithe
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Growlithe
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Growlithe
Let's Go Pikachu Route 7, 8, Vermilion City
Let's Go Eevee Vermilion City
Sword Evolve Growlithe/Hisuian Growlithe
Shield Lake of Outrage
Brilliant Diamond Evolve Growlithe/Hisuian Growlithe
Shining Pearl Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Evolve Growlithe/Hisuian Growlithe
Scarlet
Violet
North Province (Area Two)

Other languages

English Arcanine
Japanese ウインディ (Windie)
German Arkani
French Arcanin
Italian Arcanine
Spanish Arcanine
Korean 윈디 (windi)
Chinese (Simplified) 风速狗
Chinese (Traditional) 風速狗

 

English Legendary Pokémon
Japanese でんせつポケモン
German Legendär-Pokémon
French Pokémon Légendaire
Italian Pokémon Leggenda
Spanish Pokémon Leyenda
Korean 전설포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 传说宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 傳說寶可夢

Name origin

arcane
ancient, mysterious
canine
of or relating to dogs