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 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 194 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 75% male, 25% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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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.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Arcanine.
Pokédex data
National № | 0059 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 194 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 75% male, 25% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 95 | 300 | 394 | |
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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.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Arcanine.
Evolution chart
Arcanine changes
- In Generation 8, Hisuian Arcanine has Justified as its hidden ability.
- In Generation 1, Arcanine has a base Special stat of 80.
- In Generations 1-4, Arcanine has a base experience yield of 213.
- In Generations 2-7, Arcanine has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Arcanine
Red Blue |
A POKéMON that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings. |
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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. |
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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. |
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1 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
1 | Flame Wheel | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
1 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Howl | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
1 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
1 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
1 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
5 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
1 | Flame Wheel | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
1 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Howl | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
1 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
1 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
1 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
1 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
5 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
64 | Raging Fury | Fire | 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. |
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Extreme Speed | Normal | 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. |
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Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
Morning Sun | Normal | — | — | |
Raging Fury | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 | |
Morning Sun | Normal | — | — | |
Thrash | Normal | 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. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
5 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
9 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
15 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
21 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
29 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
29 | Raging Fury | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
37 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
47 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Arcanine can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Arcanine sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | |||||||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
Where to find Arcanine
Red | Evolve Growlithe |
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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) |
Answers to Arcanine questions
- What is a good moveset for Arcanine?
- What is a good moveset for Hisuian Arcanine?
- Would this activate Arcanine's ability?
- Can Imposter Ditto copy typeless Pokemon?
- Arcanine or charizard?
- The eternal struggle: Arcanine vs Ninetales?
- Arcanine or Electivire for a physical sweeper?
- After using Burn Up, what type will the Pokemon that used it be?
- How do I get my Arcanine to know Flamethrower and Extremespeed in Gold?
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Other languages
English | Arcanine |
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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 |
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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