Arcanine (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Arcanine (disambiguation).
Arcanine
Legendary Pokémon
ウインディ
Windie
#0059
Arcanine
Arcanine
Hisuian Arcanine
Hisuian Arcanine



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Fire Unknown
Arcanine
Fire Rock
Hisuian Arcanine
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Intimidate or Flash Fire
Cacophony
Hisuian Arcanine
Cacophony
Justified
Arcanine Hidden Ability
Rock Head
Hisuian Arcanine Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hisuian Arcanine
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
75% male, 25% female
Catch rate
75 (17.5%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
6'03" 1.9 m
Arcanine
6'07" 2.0 m
Hisuian Arcanine
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
341.7 lbs. 155.0 kg
Arcanine
370.4 lbs. 168.0 kg
Hisuian Arcanine
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
213
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
194
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Arcanine
0
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Hisuian Arcanine
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F0059.png F000.png
Hisuian Arcanine
Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

Arcanine (Japanese: ウインディ Windie) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Growlithe when exposed to a Fire Stone.

In Hisui, Arcanine has a dual-type Fire/Rock regional form. It evolves from Hisuian Growlithe when exposed to a Fire Stone.

Biology

Arcanine is a quadrupedal, canine Pokémon with an orange pelt marked by jagged black stripes. It has diamond-shaped ears with beige insides, black eyes, a round, black nose, and two pointed teeth protruding from its upper jaw. Its head, muzzle, and chest are covered in shaggy, beige fur, except for two oval sections around each eye and ear. Long tufts of fur grow behind its elbows and around its ankles. Its underside is black, and it has a billowing, beige tail that is bent in the middle. Each paw has three toes and a round, pink pad.

Arcanine is a fiercely brave and loyal Pokémon. It is capable of running 6,200 miles in 24 hours with a speed and grace reminiscent of flight. In Generation II, Extreme Speed was its signature move. Arcanine has long been admired for its beauty and speed, and anyone who hears its bark will grovel before it. The source of its power is a flame blazing wildly inside its body. Being the result of an evolution via Evolution stone, Arcanine is rarely found in the wild, but when found, it is usually seen living in prairies, and Pokémon Snap has also shown it living in active volcanoes. In the anime, it was shown that it stashes food in its mane and carries it to its nest for its young. As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Arcanine is known to sleep at supremely comfortable sleeping spot. [1] Arcanine when it sleeps is said to be similar to how an innocent child sleeps.

Forms

Arcanine has a regional form: Hisuian Arcanine.

In Hisui, Arcanine has a different look due to the volcanic activity of the environment it lives in. Its body fur is red-orange while its muzzle, mane, tail, eyebrows, and tufts of fur behind its elbows and around its ankles are gray, and the insides of its ears are light gray. The gray fur is made out of igneous rock components. Its cheek mane, ankle fur, and tail form into curls. Its elbow fur resemble wings. It has a large horn in the center of its head and three small horns between its head and ears. Its mane form into curled clumps at the back of its neck and large rectangular clumps on the sides and bottom of its neck. The rectangular clumps have light red-orange markings on them.

Hisuian Arcanine uses its fangs while engulfed in flames to snap at foes. Despite how deceivingly bulky Hisuian Arcanine is, it moves around nimbly like a dancer. This allows it to lead opponents in a merry chase while avoiding them at the same time. It lives in coastal mountainsides.

A special Hisuian Arcanine is worshipped by the Hisui people due to him being descended from one of the 10 ancient Pokémon who received a blessing from Arceus. He is one of the noble Pokémon who resides in Cobalt Coastlands watched by a Warden.

Evolution

Arcanine evolves from Growlithe.

Hisuian Arcanine evolves from Hisuian Growlithe.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Arcanine

 
Unevolved
Growlithe
 Fire 

 
First evolution
Arcanine
 Fire 

Hisuian Arcanine

 
Unevolved
Growlithe
Hisuian Form
 Fire  Rock 

 
First evolution
Arcanine
Hisuian Form
 Fire  Rock 

In the anime

Main series

 
Arcanine in the anime

Major appearances

Gary's Arcanine

Gary has an Arcanine that debuted in The Battle of the Badge, where it faced off against Giovanni in a Gym battle. It defeated Giovanni's Kingler, despite the type disadvantage, but was then completely overwhelmed by Mewtwo. It has made multiple reappearances since then as one of Gary's most commonly used Pokémon.

Other

In Fire and Ice, Pete Pebbleman used an Arcanine during his battle against Ash at the Indigo Plateau Conference. Despite the type disadvantage, Arcanine easily defeated Kingler by dodging its Bubble attack and using Dragon Rage. Pikachu then managed to defeat the Arcanine with Thunderbolt after its Fire Blast melted the Ice Field.

In The Stolen Stones, Keegan owned an Arcanine, while Ramona owned two others. Keegan's Arcanine was nicknamed Arcky. The Fire-type Pokémon were used to deliver some Fire Stones that were meant to be used as prizes for a local Fire Pokémon tournament. Keegan and Ramona later used their Arcanine to save Ash, Misty, and Brock from falling off a cliff.

In On Cloud Arcanine, Drew and May wanted to catch a female Arcanine for use in a Pokémon Contest. When it was discovered that she had a litter of Growlithe puppies to take care of, the two decided to leave Arcanine alone.

In Tactics Theatrics!!, Tucker owns an Arcanine. Nicknamed the "Fiery Fleet-Footed" Arcanine, it was used along with a Swampert to battle Ash and his Swellow and Corphish at the Battle Dome. Both of Tucker's Pokémon were eventually defeated after a hard-fought battle.

In flashbacks in Keeping In Top Forme!, Marley used an Arcanine when she was first attacked by Team Rocket, in order to send them blasting off. Later, she used Arcanine to escape when she was confronted by them again.

An Arcanine appeared during a flashback in For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!, under the ownership of Liko's grandmother Diana. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Horizons: The Series.

Minor appearances

An Arcanine appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

An Arcanine appeared in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.

In Beauty and the Breeder, an Arcanine participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

An Arcanine appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in Imitation Confrontation.

In Extreme Pokémon!, a Trainer's Arcanine was in a field by Eggseter.

In Training Daze, an Arcanine was a security guard for a penthouse.

Multiple Arcanine appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

In Arriving in Style!, a Pokémon Stylist's Arcanine participated in the Hearthome Collection.

In Beating the Bustle and Hustle!, a Trainer's Arcanine participated in the fake Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle that Team Rocket had set up.

An Arcanine appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP190 Arcanine Ash's Pokédex Arcanine, a Legendary Pokémon. The evolved form of Growlithe. Arcanine is known for its bravery and fierce loyalty. Growlithe evolves into Arcanine through its use of a Fire Stone.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG139 Arcanine Ash's Pokédex Arcanine, the Legendary Pokémon. Arcanine runs so smoothly it appears to be flying, and is known for its majestic cry.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

 
Arcanine in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, Nate's Arcanine battled a Team Plasma Grunt's Seviper alongside Hugh's Samurott.

Pokémon Origins

 
Arcanine in Pokémon Origins

Blaine's Arcanine appeared in File 3: Giovanni.

In File 4: Charizard, Blue used an Arcanine to battle Red at the Pokémon League.

Pokémon Generations

In The Chase, an International Police SWAT team used an Arcanine during the raid on the Viridian Gym. It melted one of the Gym's walls down with Flamethrower.

GOTCHA!

 
Arcanine in POKÉTOON

An Arcanine briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Blue.

Pokémon Evolutions

An Arcanine appeared in The Discovery, under the ownership of a Camper. It was used to challenge Green to a battle and lost almost immediately.

POKÉTOON

Red's Arcanine appeared in a flashback in The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Gary's Arcanine

Gary's Arcanine only appeared on the scoreboard in One Half Of A Poké Ball.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Gary's Arcanine

Gary's main Pokémon is an Arcanine, which is usually used as a means of transportation. It debuted in Ash vs. Gary.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Archy

In Holy Moltres, Blaine's Arcanine fought members of Team Rocket.

An Arcanine owned by Evan appeared in Putting It on the Line...Against Arcanine, where it helped in training Blaine's Mewtwo by setting the rocks thrown by the trainer's Haunter on fire.

In Rock, Paper...Scizor, Blue caught a wild Arcanine. He added it to his Gym team and trained it to the point of being able to defeat any challenger without his Trainer present.

Crystal has an Arcanine, nicknamed Archy, which first appeared in Slugging It Out with Slugma. She uses him for transportation at times. He is able to hit targets fast and hard using Extreme Speed. As explained in a flashback in Lively Larvitar, Arcanine was a wild Pokémon from Mt. Mortar whose left eye was injured five years before. The cause was revealed to be a Larvitar prankster, which Crystal later managed to catch, regaining the confidence that was ruined by her failed capture of Suicune.

An Arcanine appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Marley has an Arcanine that was first seen battling Buck's Claydol in Leaping Past Lopunny.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Blaine sent out an Arcanine during the battle portion of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!.

Red was revealed to have caught an Arcanine, as seen in The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1).

Pokémon Zensho

Arcanine is Blaine's main battling Pokémon. It went up against Satoshi's Charmeleon in PZ08 and lost.

In the TCG

Main article: Arcanine (TCG)

Other appearances

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

Two Arcanine appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Arcanine appears as a Spirit.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#059
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) A Pokémon that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Blue
Yellow A legendary Pokémon in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.
Stadium A Pokémon whose beauty is legendary in China. It is said to run gracefully and lightly, as if it were flying.
Generation II Johto
#128
Gold This legendary Chinese Pokémon 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.
Stadium 2 This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#059
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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 IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#130
Diamond Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Pearl
Platinum
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 V Unova
B2W2: #052
Black Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
White
Black 2 The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
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 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
SM: #053
Alola
USUM: #065
Kanto
#059
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 A legendary Pokémon in the East. Many people are charmed by the grace and beauty of its running.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#071
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#151
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 Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Shining Pearl
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#214
Kitakami
#79
Blueberry
#—
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.


     
Arcanine in the Alola Pokédex Arcanine in the Paldea Pokédex Arcanine in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red
Evolve Growlithe
Blue
Trade
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Growlithe
Yellow
Evolve Growlithe
Generation II
Gold
Evolve Growlithe
Silver
Trade
Crystal
Evolve Growlithe
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed
Evolve Growlithe
LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Evolve Growlithe
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Growlithe
Platinum
Evolve Growlithe
HeartGold
Evolve Growlithe
SoulSilver
Trade
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Evolve Growlithe
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Growlithe
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Growlithe
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Growlithe
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Growlithe
Let's Go Pikachu
Routes 7 and 8
Let's Go Eevee
Vermilion City (Only one)
Generation VIII
Sword
Giant's Cap (Max Raid Battle)
Shield
Lake of Outrage
Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Shield Expansion Pass
Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Potbottom Desert, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Bed, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond
Evolve Growlithe
Shining Pearl
Trade
Legends: Arceus
Cobalt Coastlands: massive mass outbreaks (Hisuian Form)
Unobtainable (Kantonian Form)
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Four (Kantonian Form)
North Province: Area Two (Kantonian Form)
Tera Raid Battles (5★) (Kantonian Form)
Pokémon HOME (Hisuian Form)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Evolve Growlithe (Kantonian/Hisuian Forms)


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Volcano
Pinball
Evolve Growlithe
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Endless Level 74, Endless Level 24, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Growlithe
Ranger
Jungle Relic
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Dark Crater (B6F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B9F), Giant Volcano (1F-19F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
MD Sky
Dark Crater (B6F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B9F), Giant Volcano (1F-19F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
Ranger: SoA
Altru Tower, Oil Field Hideout
Rumble
Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode B & S)
MD Blazing
Evolve Growlithe
PokéPark Wii
Granite Zone
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lava: Sunny Seashore, World Axle - B1F; Cave: World Axle - B2F, All*
Rumble U
Wonder Area: Go Big or Go Home!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mountain of Order: Stage 2
Rumble World
Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket (Back Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Jirachi Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Mt. Blaze (12F-14F), Mt. Faraway (10F-20F), Purity Forest (50F-55F)
Mystery House: Stormy Sea, Fiery Field, Buried Relic, Solar Cave
Generation IX
Sleep
Evolve Growlithe
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX38
Event: Arcanine Appears
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Marley & Arcanine (Kantonian Form)
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & GrowlitheEgg (Kantonian Form)
Special sync pair event: Blue & Arcanine (Kantonian Form)
Variety sync pair scout: Kiawe & Arcanine (Kantonian Form)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
DP Battle Series 2009 Arcanine Korean South Korea 50 June 6 to 7, 2009
SM North American International Championship 2017 Arcanine All United States 50 June 30 to July 2, 2017
SV Paul Chua's Arcanine All Online 50  June 30 to July 3, 2023

Held items

Arcanine

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. In Pokémon Emerald, Arcanine can only be found in the Battle Frontier.

Games Held items
Red Blue
  Gold Leaf (100%)
Yellow
Emerald

Hisuian Arcanine

Games Held items
Legends: Arceus
  Normal
Grit items by level
  Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Arcanine
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Total:
555
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.
Hisuian Arcanine

Due to the different way stats are calculated in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, exact minimum and maximum stats are not shown in this table.

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
95
155 - 202 300 - 394
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
555
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
1/2
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
13/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Hisuian Arcanine

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Arcanine
Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25
011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
011 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15
011 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5
011 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
011 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
011 Roar Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10
011 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 15
011 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15
011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Howl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
Evo.Evo. Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100100% 5
055 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Arcanine
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Hisuian Arcanine
Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25
011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
011 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15
011 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5
011 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
011 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
011 Roar Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10
011 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 15
011 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15
011 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15
011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Howl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
Evo.Evo. Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100100% 5
055 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
6464 Raging Fury Fire Physical 120120 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Arcanine

By TM

Arcanine
Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002  TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008  TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM009  TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM024  TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM030  TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM038  TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055  TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM063  TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM099  TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM107  TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM108  TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM115  TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM117  TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM118  TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM125  TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM127  TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM134  TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM141  TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM147  TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156  TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM157  TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM165  TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM167  TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TM168  TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM189  TM189 Heat Crash Fire Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM207  TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM215  TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Arcanine
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Hisuian Arcanine
Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008  TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM009  TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM024  TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM030  TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM038  TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051  TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM053  TM053 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10
TM055  TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM063  TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM076  TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM099  TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM101  TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM107  TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM108  TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM115  TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM116  TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM117  TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM118  TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM125  TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM134  TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM141  TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM147  TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM150  TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156  TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM157  TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM165  TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM167  TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TM168  TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM179  TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
TM189  TM189 Heat Crash Fire Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM207  TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM215  TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Arcanine

By breeding

Arcanine
Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Morning Sun Normal Status —% 5
Raging Fury Fire Physical 120 100% 10
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Arcanine
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Arcanine
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Hisuian Arcanine
Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5
Morning Sun Normal Status —% 5
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Arcanine
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Arcanine

By a prior evolution

Arcanine
Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Arcanine
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
Hisuian Arcanine
Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Arcanine

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Quick Attack Arcanine (Wizards Promo 6)

Side game data

Arcanine

Pokémon Pinball
 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Scorched Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP No one can keep up with my speed!
26%-50% HP My health has dropped to half. Better be careful.
1%-25% HP It's no good... I can't build up my speed anymore...
Level up All right! That's a level up! I'll go for it!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Explore the last floor of a dungeon
Connected to: None
Connection Orb Set: None

Phrases
Normal I swear on my mane that I'll fight fair and square!
Low HP (< 50%) This is…only the beginning!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:  
Fire
Field move:    
(Burn ×3)
Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 140 Max. exp.: 190
Browser entry R-145
Arcanine moves at blurring speeds while breathing powerful flames.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:  
Fire
Field move:  
(Burn ×4)
Browser entry R-066
It blasts out expanding rings of fire. It also throws tackles to attack.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.19 seconds Base HP: 57
Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Arcanine keeps the Granite Zone free of suspicious Pokémon. He's a dashing expert at Bulbasaur's Daring Dash.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Fire
  Attack Power: 70 - 125   10

#439
 

Power of 4+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 227 Base Defense: 166
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Fire Fang, Snarl*, Thunder Fang*, Bite
Charged Attacks: Fire Blast, Wild Charge*, Crunch*, Flamethrower*, Psychic Fangs*, Scorching Sands*, Bulldoze, Frustration , Return ,

Hisuian Arcanine

Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 216 Base Attack: 232 Base Defense: 165
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Fire Fang, Snarl, Rock Smash
Charged Attacks: Rock Slide, Wild Charge, Crunch, Flamethrower

Evolution data

Arcanine

 
Unevolved
Growlithe
 Fire 
 
Fire Stone
 
First evolution
Arcanine
 Fire 


Hisuian Arcanine

 
Unevolved
Growlithe
Hisuian Form
 Fire  Rock 
 
Fire Stone
 
First evolution
Arcanine
Hisuian Form
 Fire  Rock 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Arcanine images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

 
Engravings of "Legendary Pokémon" Moltres, Articuno, Zapdos, and Arcanine in Pokémon Emergency!

Origin

Arcanine may be based on the Ryukyuan シーサー shisa, or 狛犬 komainu, mythical creatures that resemble a mix between lions and dogs. Given its earliest Pokédex entries state it's from China, however, it may more precisely derive from the 獅 Chinese guardian lion. Statues of komainu in pairs are used as guardians that invite good spirits and repel evil ones. Its stripes and coloration are reminiscent of tigers. It could also be based on the xiezhi, a mythical fire-eating dog with similarities to lions and tigers. It may also draw inspiration from dogs with brindle ("tiger-striped") coat patterns, such as the 甲斐犬 Kai Ken.

In its Hisuian Form, its Rock typing and appearance may be based on the komainu statues. Its ankle fur and tail resemble plumes of smoke.

Name origin

Arcanine may be a combination of arcane and canine.

Windie may refer to wind or windy, reflecting its defining nature of being fast like the wind, further emphasized by Extreme Speed being its signature move in Generation II.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ウインディ Windie From wind or windy
  French Arcanin Similar to English name
  Spanish Arcanine Same as English name
  German Arkani From arcane, canis, and Vulkan
  Italian Arcanine Same as English name
  Korean 윈디 Windi Transcription of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 風速狗 / 风速狗 Fēngsùgǒu From 風速 / 风速 fēngsù and gǒu
  Cantonese Chinese 風速狗 Fūngchūkgáu*
奉神犬 Fuhngsānhyún*
From 風速 fūngchūk and gǒu
From 奉神 fuhngsān and hyún


Related articles

References

External links

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