Biology
Entei is a massive, leonine, quadrupedal Pokémon with some mastiff qualities. It is covered in brown fur and a long, light gray cloud of smoke running along its entire back. It has gray plates on either side of the cloud and a plate beneath the cream belly fur on its chest. Entei has gray paws with brown pads and black cuff-like bands on its legs. Both front paws house three small, white retractable claws, which can be seen in battle or in Pokémon Camp. Its main faceplate is red and shaped like fins or a six-sided star. A gray plate, resembling a horseshoe mustache, covers its muzzle. It also has a yellow crest with three sloped points on its forehead and red eyes.
It is said that an Entei is born whenever a new volcano appears, and that whenever Entei roars, a volcano erupts somewhere in the world. Entei races across grasslands at high speeds. It does this due to being unable to contain its extreme power. Entei is believed to represent the passion of magma, and is claimed to be the bringer of the summer's warmth. Entei can unleash massive bursts of fire capable of destroying anything it touches. Its fire is said to be hotter than the magma of a volcano. Entei loves Entei Treats made by Snacksworth, who once ran into and chased it in the past. Gouging Fire shares a resemblance to Entei. It is theorized to be an ancient Entei regenerated from a fossil.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In Spell of the Unown: Entei, an illusory Entei appeared to Molly Hale after she made a wish on the Unown, and it subsequently served as her guardian.
A Shiny Entei appeared alongside the other members of its trio in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Other
In Entei at Your Own Risk, Nelson tried to catch an Entei. He used his Misdreavus's Mean Look to stop Entei from escaping. However, Entei used Roar, allowing it to escape.
In The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, the Mirage Master created a Mirage Entei.
Minor appearances
An Entei appeared in a flashback in For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!.
In the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, an Entei was in a volcanic area.
An Entei appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, an Entei fired a Fire Spin at a Celebi.
An Entei appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
In An Egg Scramble!, Team Rocket's fantasy featured an Entei as a Pokémon they hoped the Egg that they stole from Dawn would hatch into.
In I Choose You!, many Trainers attempted to catch an Entei, including Ash, Verity, and Sorrel, but it fled. It later took shelter in a cave with a group of Pokémon.
A silhouetted Entei appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
An Entei appeared in a fantasy in HZ025, where it was revealed to be one of Lucius's Pokémon.
Pokémon Generations
A wild Entei appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening, during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts.
GOTCHA!
An Entei briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the mangaIn the TCGOther appearances
Entei trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
When released from a Poké Ball, Entei unleashes a volcanic Fire Spin that deals a lot of damage to any opponents that get trapped in it.
In Melee, Entei is also featured in the second Trophy Tussle, where it is used as a stage akin to the Poké Floats stage. If the player is the last one standing, they receive an Entei trophy.
Melee trophy information
A volcanic Fire-type, Entei is hotter than liquid magma and as tough as nails. This powerful creature was one of the three Pokémon running around the Burned Tower of Ecruteak City. Entei is extremely difficult to capture, as it tends to wander all over the landscape, sprouting intense flames from its body.
Brawl trophy information
"A Volcano Pokémon. When Entei barks, a volcano erupts, and it's said that a new Entei is born every time a volcano appears. A proverb claims that the warmth of summer is created by Entei racing through the clouds. Entei uses Fire Spin, a flaming vortex that traps and damages foes for multiple turns."
3DS/Wii U trophy information
NA: One of the three Legendary Pokémon that rose from the ashes of the Burned Tower. It has a distinct white mane running down its back. When brought into battle, it unleashes a powerful Fire Spin attack that pulls in enemies, damages them, and then launches them as the fires peter out. Ouch!
PAL: One of the three Legendary Pokémon to rise from the ashes of the Burned Tower. It has a distinctive white mane running along its back. Its powerful Fire Spin attack will suck in any fighters nearby and trap them, dealing damage all the while. When the fire burns itself out, any fighters within are blasted off the stage.
Entei appears as a Spirit alongside Raikou and Suicune.
Game data
NPC appearances
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Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #239
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Gold
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Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.
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Silver
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A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.
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Crystal
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This brawny Pokémon courses around the earth, spouting flames hotter than a volcano's magma.
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Stadium 2
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Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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Entei embodies the passion of magma. This Pokémon is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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Entei embodies the passion of magma. It is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It blasts fire that consumes all that it touches.
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FireRed
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A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.
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LeafGreen
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Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #244
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Diamond
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It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to contain its sheer power, it races headlong around the land.
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SoulSilver
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A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
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White
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Black 2
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It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.
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Y
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It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
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Omega Ruby
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Entei embodies the passion of magma. This Pokémon is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Game locations
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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GSC
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Entei
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English
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United States
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40
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November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002
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RSEFRLG
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Journey Across America Entei
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English
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United States
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70
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February 25 to July 23, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Entei
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English
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United Kingdom
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70
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June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Entei
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Italian
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Italy
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70
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June 23 to 25, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Entei
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Spanish
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Spain
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70
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June 27 to August 27, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Party of the Decade Entei
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English
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United States
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70
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August 8, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Entei
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German
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Germany
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70
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September 24 to November 5, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Entei
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French
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France
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70
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September 26, 2006
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DPPtHGSS
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Crown Entei
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Japanese
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Japan
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30
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June 18 to August 31, 2010
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DPPtHGSS
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Shinsegae Entei
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Korean
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South Korea
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30
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October 30 to November 28, 2010
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DPPtHGSS
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Crown City Entei
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Korean
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South Korea
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30
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December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011
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DPPtHGSS
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GameStop Entei
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English
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North America
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30
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January 17 to 23, 2011
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DPPtHGSS
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Winter 2011 Entei
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English
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Wi-Fi
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30
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February 14 to 20, 2011
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DPPtHGSS
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Winter 2011 Entei
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French
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Wi-Fi
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30
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February 14 to 20, 2011
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DPPtHGSS
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Winter 2011 Entei
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German
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Wi-Fi
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30
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February 14 to 20, 2011
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DPPtHGSS
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Winter 2011 Entei
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Italian
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Wi-Fi
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30
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February 14 to 20, 2011
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DPPtHGSS
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Winter 2011 Entei
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Spanish
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Wi-Fi
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30
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February 14 to 20, 2011
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei
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American region
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Online
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60
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April 2 to July 23, 2018
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US
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei
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American region
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Online
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100
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April 2 to July 23, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei
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PAL region
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Nintendo Network
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60
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April 4 to 25, 2018
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US
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei
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PAL region
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Nintendo Network
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100
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April 4 to 25, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei
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Taiwanese region
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Nintendo Network
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60
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April 4 to 25, 2018
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US
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei
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Taiwanese region
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Nintendo Network
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100
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April 4 to 25, 2018
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US
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Korean League Season 1 Entei
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Korean
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South Korea
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100
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December 22 to 23, 2018
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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115
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175 - 222
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340 - 434
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 580
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Entei is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Entei
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Entei
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Entei
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Entei
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Entei
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Entei
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Entei
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Trivia
Origin
When asked if Entei was based on a particular animal, Muneo Saitō described the creation process behind the Pokémon as "a hairy, rock-like body, volcanic smoke rising from behind its head, a king with a dignified beard... Entei's design was coming together... You could say it was basically like a lion... But I didn't want it to be simply an animal, so I settled on a silhouette that could look like a dog or a cat."[5]
In particular, Entei has characteristics common with lions in traditional East Asian art. These include a human-like face, a crown resembling eyebrows or horns, and the back half of the flowing smoke resembling a fluffy tail. In many countries, the lion is regarded as a symbol of power and strength. Lions are also popularly known as symbols of fire. Entei's lion-like appearance and masses of fur make it appear similar to the Balinese lion spirit Barong, a guardian spirit who kills the wicked witch Rangda in order to maintain the balance of good and evil. However, it also resembles large short-muzzled dogs, such as a mastiff. Its brown shaggy fur and white paws and muzzle are similar to a St. Bernard, a large dog known for its strength.
Entei visually resembles an erupting volcano. Its red faceplate and yellow crown resemble lava, its neck shape and brown coloration are reminiscent of the base of a volcano, and it has a cloud of flowing smoke. Its face also resembles a kabuto and the backplates resemble mountains.
Fire-type Entei corresponds to the fire that burned Brass Tower according to its legend; at the same time Raikou represents the lightning that struck it, and Suicune represents the rain that put it out.
Name origin
Entei may be derived from 炎 en (flame) and 帝 tei (emperor), forming a reference to 炎帝 Yándì (Flame Emperor, legendary ancient Chinese ruler in pre-dynastic times). It may also involve 炎天 enten (blazing heat).
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