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Arcanine (Japanese: ウインディ, HepburnUindi) (ARE-ka-nine[1]) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It has a Fire/Rock Hisuian form introduced in Generation VIII.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Kantonian[]

Arcanine-anime

Arcanine in the anime

Arcanine is a large, bulky canine Pokémon that also possesses traits of tigers and lions. It has a distinct long dog-like muzzle with a large round black nose. Its eyes are triangular in shape, with black pupils. It has short diamond-shaped orange ears with cream colored insides. The majority of Arcanine's body is covered with bright orange fur with jagged black stripes, resembling the fur of a tiger. Its most of its head and face, and its chest, legs, are covered in light cream colored fluffy tufts of fur. It has a long puffy cream-colored tail.

Hisuian[]

In the Hisuian region, Arcanine's appearance is drastically different compared to the Kantonian variant due to the volcanic areas it lives in. Hisuian Arcanine has a more reddish-orange fur while its muzzle, mane, tail, and fur tufts covering both its ankles and elbows are dark grey. Its mane has orange streaks while its head now has three horns protruding out of it (the middle horn is taller).

Behavior[]

Kantonian[]

Arcanine are proud and regal, with a heart full of loyalty and justice. One can simply conquer the hearts of humans and other Pokémon through a thunderous roar. They can occasionally be seen dashing across prairies; in fact, this behavior is so well known that even in times past, people have recorded images of Arcanine's majestic sprint on various scrolls.

In the anime, Arcanine has been shown to hide food in its mane and bring the hidden stash to their young.

Scorched plains, prairies and active volcanoes are usually their habitats.

Because of its regal appearance and loyal temperament, Arcanine was known by many legends to help war commanders conquer countries long ago.

Hisuian[]

They consume a significant amount of stone and soil following volcanic eruptions in order to maintain these parts of their bodies. These imposing Pokémon are surprisingly agile for their size and weight. They prance around foes in combat to mislead them into awkward positions while lunging at them with fiery teeth to further startle them. Then, once opponents overcommit, they lunge to finish them off with well-placed Fire Fangs.

Hisuian Arcanine seem to enjoy these battle dances and will rarely go for direct hits even when they are available. Both sexes participate in an elaborate mating ritual that involves running in circles, leaping, and releasing flames in time with one another. Mates judge their compatibility with one another based on how well they can stay in sync during these dances. A popular Hisuian dance in fact was inspired by Hisuian Arcanine, and the tradition survives in some part of the region to this day.

Volcanoes and surrounding lowlands, as well as mountains, are where this regional form prefers to reside in.

Natural abilities[]

Arcanine's internal flame is the fuel for its amazing speed. They are one of the fastest Pokémon in the world, and it is said that it can travel up to 6200 miles in one day and night. Arcanine can also carry their trainers on their backs and scout the seven-seas in less than 3 days.

Hisuian Arcanine are said to have fangs that are cloaked in blazing flames for them to snap their foes. Despite being a bit bulky in both size and weight, Hisuian Arcanine are surprisingly agile and quick footed; they use these traits to lure away opponents.

Evolution[]

Arcanine is the evolved form of Growlithe. It is evolved with the use of a Fire Stone.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Growlithe (Red only) None
Yellow Evolve Growlithe None
Gold and Silver Evolve Growlithe (Gold only) None
Crystal Evolve Growlithe None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Growlithe (FireRed only) None
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Growlithe None
Platinum Evolve Growlithe None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Growlithe (HeartGold only) None
Black and White Poké Transfer, Dream World None
Black 2 and White 2 Evolve Growlithe None
X and Y Evolve Growlithe None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Growlithe None
Sun and Moon Evolve Growlithe None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Evolve Growlithe None
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Route 7 (Kanto) and Route 8 (Kanto) Rare

Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

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

  • Yellow

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

  • 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 praries.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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 it source of power.

  • Diamond

    Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.

  • Pearl

    Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.

  • Platinum

    Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.

  • HeartGold

    This 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.

  • Black

    Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.

  • White

    Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.

  • Black 2

    The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.

  • White 2

    The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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!

    A legendary Pokémon in the East. Many people are charmed by the grace and beauty of its running.

  • 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

    Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.

  • 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.

  • 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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
90
Attack
110
Defense
80
Sp. Atk
100
Sp. Def
80
Speed
95
Total
555

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Evo Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Flame Wheel 60 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
1 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
1 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Play Rough 90 90% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Physical
1 Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Flare Blitz 120 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Howl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
5 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Evo Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Burn Up 130 100% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
1 Flame Wheel 60 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
1 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
1 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
1 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Play Rough 90 90% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Physical
1 Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Flare Blitz 120 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Howl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Odor Sleuth —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
34 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 3 ♥
1 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Odor Sleuth —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2 0 ♥
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
34 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Odor Sleuth —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
34 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Smart 2
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 3
1 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
1 Odor Sleuth —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beauty 3
39 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 3 ♥
1 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
1 Odor Sleuth —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
49 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
50 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VIII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM13 Fire Spin 35 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM15 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM21 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM24 Snore 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM25 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM26 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM31 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM34 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM38 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM39 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM40 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM41 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM66 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM68 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM76 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TR00 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR01 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TR02 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TR15 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TR20 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR24 Outrage 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TR26 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR27 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR31 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TR32 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TR36 Heat Wave 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TR43 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TR53 Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TR55 Flare Blitz 120 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TR62 Dragon Pulse 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
TR74 Iron Head 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TR86 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TR90 Play Rough 90 90% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Physical
TR97 Psychic Fangs 85 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 6 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Tough 3 0 ♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Tough 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 1
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM59 Dragon Pulse 90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Smart 2
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 6 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel
TM24 DragonBreath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM23 Dragon Rage 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon
TM28 Dig 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM30 Teleport —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Arcanine can learn, refer to Growlithe.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Dragon Pulse USUM 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Outrage USUM 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Dragon Pulse ORAS 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Heat Wave ORAS 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Iron Head ORAS 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Outrage ORAS 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet  60 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Dragon Pulse  90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Outrage  120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Flamethrower C 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Gary Arcanine

Gary's Arcanine.

Supporting[]

Minor[]

Trivia[]

  • Although its species is known as the "Legendary Pokémon", it is not a Legendary Pokémon.
    • This is also shown in the second episode of the anime where Arcanine is should on a plaque containing the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres.
    • Arcanine was originally meant to be a legendary, hence the name “The Legendary Pokémon”, but that idea was scrapped during development
  • Arcanine's prototype name was "Blaze."
  • Several of Arcanine's Pokédex entries state that it is seen in China and is depicted in Chinese legends, showing that there are similarities in regions with the real world and Pokémon world.
  • Arcanine's early design had wings and no stripes.
  • The anime shows that Arcanine can store food in its mane to feed to its pups.
  • Arcanine is similar to Ninetales as both are fire types who evolve with fire stones.
  • Arcanine is offered as a gift Pokémon for those playing Let's Go Eevee after they have caught 5 Meowth. The inverse happens with Persian and Growlithe in Let's Go Pikachu.
  • Despite many Pokédex entries saying that it is extremely fast, its speed is not its most pronounced stat.
  • Arcanine and its pre-evolved form are the only Pokemon with a male-female gender ratio of 3:1 that isn't in the Human Egg Group.
  • Arcanine can be seen as a counterpart to Ninetales:
    • Both are pure Fire types that evolve from their base stage via Fire Stone.
    • Arcanine is obtained in Red, Fire Red, Let's Go Pikachu!, and Brilliant Diamond while Ninetales is obtained in Blue, Let's Go Eevee!, and Shining Pearl.
    • Both have a regional variant, although Arcanine’s regional form retains the Fire type while Ninetales’ regional form removed the fire type in favor of the Ice/Fairy type.
    • Both have opposite gender ratios; Arcanine’s gender ratio has more male to female encounter rate while Ninetales’ gender ratio has more female to male encounter rate.

Origin[]

Due to its slightly lion-like appearance, Arcanine is likely based on the Shisa, a traditional Ryukyuan decoration from Okinawan mythology that resembles a cross between a lion and a dog. It may also be inspired by the xiezhi/kaichi, a fire-eating dog in East Asian mythology that has the appearance of a lion. Another possible candidate for Arcanine's origins is the Andrewsarchus, the largest carnivorous land mammal in prehistory. Its stripes and overall coloration are based on tigers.

Hisuian Arcanine appears to be based on a komainu, which is also a cross between a lion and a dog. Its curly hair is reminiscent of the curled mains present on the statues. The statues are also commonly made of stone, hence the added Rock type. Arcanine's horns are reminiscent of the horns komainu sometimes have. Its darker fur also resembles puffs of black smoke.

Etymology[]

Arcanine comes from a combination of the words "arcane", meaning ancient and mysterious, and "canine".

Gallery[]

Kantonian Form[]

Hisuian Form[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 22. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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