Arcanine (Pokémon)

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Arcanine ウインディ Windie #059
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Fire ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Legendary Pokémon
Abilities Intimidate or Flash Fire Flash Fire Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #059 Johto #128 Hoenn #246 Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 6'3" Imperial 1.9 m Metric 6'3"/1.9 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 341.7 lbs. Imperial 155 kg Metric 341.7 lbs./155 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 213 Battle Exp.: 2131*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Gary Oak has an Arcanine. The first time it was seen was in EP063.

Arcanine and its pre-evolution, Growlithe, have often been seen being used a police dogs.

In AG139, Drew and May wanted to capture an Arcanine for a Pokémon Contest. When it was discovered that the Ledgendary Pokémon had a litter of Growlithe puppies to take of, the two rivals decided to leave Arcanine alone.

In AG153, Tucker used Arcanine and Swampert to battle against Ash's Swellow and Corphish.

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Red and Blue

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

Pokémon Yellow

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

Pokémon Gold

This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.

Pokémon Silver

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

Pokémon Crystal

An ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairies.

Pokémon Ruby and 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.

Pokémon 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.

Pokémon FireRed

A Pokémon that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an unbelievable speed.

Game locations

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 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.

Type effectiveness

Notes:

1. If Arcanine has the Flash Fire ability, the effectiveness of Fire attacks will be 0.
2. In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is 100.

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
39				Extremespeed
49			Extremespeed
50		Extremespeed

By TM/HM

Number	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02		Headbutt
TM03		Curse
TM05		Roar	Roar	Roar
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM08	Body Slam	Rock Smash
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM13		Snore
TM15	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM17		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM22				Solarbeam
TM23	Dragon Rage	Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM24		Dragonbreath
TM27		Return	Return	Return
TM28	Dig	Dig	Dig	Dig
TM30	Teleport
TM31	Mimic
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect
TM34	Bide	Swagger
TM35		Sleep Talk	Flamethrower	Flamethrower
TM38	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast
TM39	Swift	Swift
TM40	Skull Bash		Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43			Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM46			Thief	Thief
TM50	Substitute		Overheat	Overheat
TM58				Endure
TM59				Dragon Pulse
TM61				Will-o-Wisp
TM68				Giga Attack
TM78				Entice
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Nature Blessing
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
HM04			Strength	Strength
HM06			Rock Smash	Rock Smash
HM08				Rock Climb

Trivia

Arcanine originally had the name "Blaze".

Origin

Arcanine is based on Japanese シーサー shisa, or koma-inu. They are mythical creatures that take inspiration from lions, tigers, and dogs. Statues of them in pairs are used as guardians and to invite good luck.

Name origin

Arcanine's name is a combination of arcane, meaning mysterious, and canine, meaning dog.

In other languages

• German: Arkani
• French: Arcanin
• Korean: 윈디 Windi

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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