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Arcanine

Arcanine

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Classification

The Legendary Pokémon

Fire

Damage Taken*

×4: N/A
×2: Ground Rock Water
×1: Dark Dragon Electric Fighting Flying Ghost Normal Poison Psychic
×0.5: Bug Fairy Fire Grass Ice Steel
×0.25: N/A
×0: N/A

Abilities

Intimidate
Lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Attack stat.
Flash Fire
Powers up the Pokémon’s Fire-type moves if it’s hit by one.
Justified hidden ability
Boosts the Attack stat when it’s hit by a Dark-type move.

Base Stats (555 total)

HP: 90
90
Attack: 110
110
Defense: 80
80
Sp. Atk: 100
100
Sp. Def: 80
80
Speed: 95
95

Size

  • Height: 6'3" / 1.9 m
  • Weight: 341.7 lbs / 155 kg

Breeding Info

Gender Ratio

75% male
25% female

75% male / 25% female

Egg Groups

Field

Tags

Stage 1, Fully evolved, Has functional form, Is canon relative

Evolutionary Family

Growlithe
Growlithe
Base form
 → Arcanine
Arcanine
Use a Fire Stone

Flavor Info

Pokédex Entries

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.

Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.

Misc Data

  • Catch Rate: 75
  • Base Happiness: 70

Pokédex Categories

Color

Brown

Body Shape

Quadrupedal Quadrupedal

Locations

Level-Up Moves

Level Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
1RL Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15 The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
1 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
1 Roar Normal Other — —% 20 The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
1 Odor Sleuth Normal Other — —% 40 Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.
1 Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15 The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
34 Extreme Speed Normal Physical 80 100% 5 The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

TM/HM Moves

# Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
005 Roar Normal Other — —% 20 The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
006 Toxic Poison Other — 90% 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
010 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15 A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
011 Sunny Day Fire Other — —% 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
015 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
017 Protect Normal Other — —% 10 Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
020 Safeguard Normal Other — —% 25 The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
021 Frustration Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
022 Solar Beam Grass Special 120 100% 10 A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
027 Return Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
028 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
032 Double Team Normal Other — —% 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
035 Flamethrower Fire Special 90 100% 15 The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
038 Fire Blast Fire Special 110 85% 5 The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
040 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
042 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
043 Flame Charge Fire Physical 50 100% 20 Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.
044 Rest Psychic Other — —% 10 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
045 Attract Normal Other — 100% 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
046 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25 The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
048 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
050 Overheat Fire Special 130 90% 5 The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
059 Incinerate Fire Special 60 100% 15 The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
061 Will-O-Wisp Fire Other — 85% 15 The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.
067 Retaliate Normal Physical 70 100% 5 The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.
068 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
078 Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20 The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
087 Swagger Normal Other — 85% 15 The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
088 Sleep Talk Normal Other — —% 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
090 Substitute Normal Other — —% 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
093 Wild Charge Electric Physical 90 100% 15 The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
094 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
095 Snarl Dark Special 55 95% 15 The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
100 Confide Normal Other — —% 20 The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
H04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.
ZC02 Bravado Normal Other — 100% 20 The user boasts about its own abilities and demoralizes the target, raising the user's Attack but lowering the target's Defense.
ZC08 Daring Dash Normal Physical 95 85% 15 The user makes a brave charge at the target that fills it with courage. It may raise the user's Attack and Speed.
ZC16 Dragon Roar Dragon Other — 100% 20 The user gives a terrifying, resolve-crushing roar, reducing the target's Attack and Defense stats.
ZC19 Phoenix Fire Fire Special * 100% 10 The user breathes a stream of mystic flames fueled by its fallen friends. The more party Pokémon that have fainted or are ailing, the greater the damage.
ZC23 Golden Flame Dragon Special 75 100% 15 The user exhales a stream of sparkling flames. It can also burn down barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
ZC29 Burning Strike Fire Physical 60 95% 10 A two-turn attack. The user builds up excess heat, then strikes on the second turn. This also burns the target.
ZC41 Burn Away Fire Other — —% 10 A fire scorches the battlefield, destroying any modifications or constructs that have been set up.
ZC50 Hero Rally Fighting Other — —% 10 The user's strength is boosted by its fallen friends. Each fainted or ailing ally raises the user's Attack stat.
ZC52 Berry Share Normal Other — —% 10 The user shares its held Berry with the target. The target is placated by the gift and may be easier to catch.
ZC53 Hidden Gift Normal Other — —% 10 A unique attack that varies in effect depending on the Pokémon using it.
ZC54 Clear Sky Normal Other — —% 5 The user clears the skies and calms the wind, returning the weather to normal.

Tutor Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Amaze Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user amazes the foe with its coolness and then attacks. It grows in power the cooler the user is.
Captivate Normal Other — 100% 20 If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Confound Normal Special * 100% 15 The user confounds the foe with its cleverness and then attacks. It grows in power the cleverer the user is.
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Dazzle Normal Special * 100% 15 The user dazzles the foe with its cuteness and then attacks. It grows in power the cuter the user is.
Demolish Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user frightens the foe with its toughness and then attacks. It grows in power the tougher the user is.
Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Endure Normal Other — —% 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Enthrall Normal Special * 100% 15 The user enchants the foe with its beauty and then attacks. It grows in power the more beautiful the user is.
Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.
Helping Hand Normal Other — —% 20 The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
Invigorate Dragon Other — —% 20 The user inspires an ally and fills it with energy, boosting its Attack and Speed stats.
Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Laser Focus Normal Other — —% 30 The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.
Natural Gift Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10 The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Egg Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Burn Up Fire Special 130 100% 5 To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type.
Close Combat Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
Fire Spin Fire Special 35 85% 15 The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.
Howl Normal Other — —% 40 The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats.
Morning Sun Normal Other — —% 5 The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Other Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary Learned
Agility Psychic Other — —% 30 The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. as Growlithe (level 30)
Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. as Growlithe (level 39)
Ember Fire Special 40 100% 25 The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn. as Growlithe (level 6)
Flame Burst Fire Special 70 100% 15 The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well. as Growlithe (level 28)
Flame Wheel Fire Physical 60 100% 25 The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn. as Growlithe (level 17)
Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15 The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This may leave the target with a burn. as Growlithe (level 45)
Leer Normal Other — 100% 30 The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. as Growlithe (level 8)
Reversal Fighting Physical * 100% 15 An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. as Growlithe (level 19)
Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. as Growlithe (level 23)

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Mega Arcanine
Mega Evolve Arcanine using an Arcanite.