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Arcanine.

national dex #059 · gen I
BST 555 · fire
Arcanine official artwork
fire
#059 · gen I
Profile
HP
90
ATK
110
DEF
80
SPA
100
SPD
80
SPE
95
BST 555 · best Attack 110 · worst Defense 80 · meters scale to 200

Arcanine is weak to Water, Ground, Rock and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

Typingfire
AbilitiesFlash Fire, Intimidate, Justified
Height, weight1.9 m / 155.0 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
#059 of 1025
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Arcanine base stats

BST 555 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP90290384
Atk110202350
Def80148284
SpA100184328
SpD80148284
Spe95175317
BST555bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Arcanine weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat2
ele1
gra½
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Water, Ground, Rock
Resists
Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Arcanine abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Flash FireProtects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
IntimidateLowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
JustifiedhiddenRaises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move.

Arcanine evolution line

2 stages

Best Arcanine moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
fireHeat WaveSPEC95
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
fightingClose CombatPHYS120

Arcanine moves

gen 9 · 82 moves · 19 level-up · 50 TM/HM · 13 tutor
57 moves · Arcanine appears in 16 games
AgilityL1BiteL1Burn UpL1CrunchL1Double EdgeL1Fire FangL1Flare BlitzL1Helping HandL1HowlL1Play RoughL1ReversalL1RoarL1Thunder FangL1FlamethrowerL5Extreme SpeedL50Aerial AceTMBody SlamTMBulldozeTMCharmTMClose CombatTMCovettrainCurseTMDigTMDragon PulseTMEndureTMFacadeTMFire BlastTMFire SpinTMFlame ChargeTMGiga ImpactTMHeat CrashTMHeat WaveTMHyper BeamTMHyper VoiceTMIron HeadTMIron TailTMMorning SuntrainOutrageTMOverheatTMProtectTMPsychic FangsTMRaging FurytrainRestTMRoundTMScary FaceTMScorching SandsTMSleep TalkTMSnarlTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMTemper FlareTMThiefTMThrashtrainWild ChargeTMWill O WispTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 1
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 1
RoarnormalSTAT--20Level 1
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 1
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 1
Flame WheelSTABfirePHYS60100%25Level 1
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15Level 1
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 1
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Level 1
HowlnormalSTAT--40Level 1
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15Level 1
Thunder FangelectricPHYS6595%15Level 1
Fire FangSTABfirePHYS6595%15Level 1
RetaliatenormalPHYS70100%5Level 1
Play RoughfairyPHYS9090%10Level 1
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Level 5
Extreme SpeednormalPHYS80100%5Level 50
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
Close CombatfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire FangSTABfirePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Heat CrashSTABfirePHYS-100%10TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Play RoughfairyPHYS9090%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psychic FangspsychicPHYS85100%10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RetaliatenormalPHYS70100%5TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Scorching SandsgroundSPEC70100%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnarldarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Temper FlareSTABfirePHYS75100%10TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Thunder FangelectricPHYS6595%15TM / HM
Wild ChargeelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15Tutor
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Scorching SandsgroundSPEC70100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor

Arcanine Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
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.

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.

Generation VII5 entries
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.

Generation VI3 entries
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.

Generation V2 entries
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.

Generation IV3 entries
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.

Generation III4 entries
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.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

This legendary Chinese POKEMON is considered magnif­ icent. 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.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

A POKéMON that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.

Yellow

A legendary POKé­ MON in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.

Arcanine species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorBrown
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatGrassland
Height1.9 m (6'03")
Weight155.0 kg (341.7 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate75 (29.4%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio75% Male / 25% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience194
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#059
Kanto#059
Johto#128
Johto (HGSS)#130
Unova (B2W2)#052
Alola (SM)#053
Melemele#053
Alola (USUM)#065
Melemele (USUM)#065
Let's Go Kanto#059
Galar#071
Hisui#151
Paldea#214
Kitakami#079
Champions#059
Wild held items
Rawst Berry100% / 50%
100% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White · 50% in FireRed, LeafGreen, Black 2, White 2
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleMixed attacker110 Atk / 100 SpA
Best statAttack 110very good
Speed tier95 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load3 weak / 6 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty75 / 255moderate, about 29.4% per ball

About Arcanine

Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people. Arcanine stands 1.9 m (6'03") tall and weighs 155.0 kg (341.7 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Arcanine base stats

Arcanine has a base stat total of 555, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Attack at 110 (very good), while its lowest is Defense at 80 (good). Arcanine functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Arcanine is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.

Arcanine weaknesses and resistances

As a Fire-type, Arcanine is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Arcanine 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Arcanine abilities

Arcanine's abilities include Flash Fire, Intimidate, Justified. Flash Fire protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.. Intimidate lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle. Its Hidden Ability is Justified, which raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move.

Arcanine moves and learnset

Arcanine can learn 82 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 50 via TM/HM, and 13 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Heat Wave (Fire, 95 power). For coverage, Arcanine can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Arcanine

Arcanine has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Arcanine yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Arcanine belongs to the Ground egg group. Arcanine is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Growlithe → Arcanine). Wild Arcanine may be found holding Rawst Berry.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Arcanine. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Arcanine, or use the team builder to see how Arcanine fits into your squad.

Tools for Arcanine
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