Arcanine

Arcanine
Current
Information
Type	Fire
Gender	75% ♂ / 25% ♀
Abilities	Regular Intimidate, Flash Fire Hidden Justified
Species	Legendary Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 1.9 m / 6'03" Weight 155.0 kg / 341.7 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation I
Evolution	Evolves from Growlithe
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Brown Egg group(s) Field Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0059
Kanto	059 / N/A (PE)
Johto	128 / 130 (HGSS)
Hoenn	/ N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh  / N/A (Pt) Hisui
Unova	052 B2W2 / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos Coastal Kalos Mountain Kalos
Alola	053 / 065 (USUM)
Galar	071 / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea 214; 079 Kitakami Blueberry
In other languages
Japanese	Name ウインディ Uindi
Japanese	Name ウインディ Uindi
English	Name Arcanine
English	Name Arcanine
Arcanine
Information
Type	Fire /  Rock
Gender	75%% ♂ / ?% ♀
Abilities	Regular Intimidate, Flash Fire Hidden Rock Head
Height and Weight	Height 2 m / 6'07" Weight 168 kg / 370.4 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation VIII
Evolution	Evolves from Hisuian Growlithe
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Egg group(s) Field Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0059A
Kanto	/ N/A (PE)
Johto	/ N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	/ N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh  / N/A (Pt) Hisui
Unova	/ N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos Coastal Kalos Mountain Kalos
Alola	/ N/A (USUM)
Galar	071 / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea Kitakami Blueberry

Arcanine (Japanese: ウインディ, Hepburn: Uindi) (ARE-ka-nine) is a Fire-type Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

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

Biology

Physiology

Kantonian

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 data

Locations

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Pokédex entries

Games	Entries
Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version	A POKéMON that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition	A legendary POKéMON in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.
	'
Pokémon Gold Version	This legendary Chinese POKEMON is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
Pokémon Silver Version	Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
Pokémon Crystal Version	An ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairies.
	'
Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version	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 FireRed Version	A POKéMON that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an unbelievable speed.
Pokémon LeafGreen Version	A POKéMON that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Pokémon Emerald Version	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 Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version	Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Pokémon Platinum Version	Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Pokémon HeartGold Version	This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
Pokémon SoulSilver Version	Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can’t help but grovel before it.
	'
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version	Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2	The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.
	'
Pokémon X	A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Pokémon Y	Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can’t help but grovel before it.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon 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.
	'
Pokémon Sun	Overflowing with beauty and majesty, this strong Pokémon appears in ancient Eastern folklore.
Pokémon Moon	The fire burning inside its body serves as the energy to fuel it as it runs great distances. It appears in many legends.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Legends tell of its fighting alongside a general and conquering a whole country.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!	A legendary Pokémon in the East. Many people are charmed by the grace and beauty of its running.
	'
Pokémon Sword	The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.
Pokémon Shield	A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl	Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Pokémon 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.
	'
Pokémon Scarlet	An ancient picture scroll shows that people were captivated by its movement as it ran through prairies.
Pokémon 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

• Generation IX
• Generation VIII
• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II
• Generation I

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Evo	Extreme Speed	80	100%	5	Normal	Physical
1	Flame Wheel	60	100%	25	Fire	Physical
1	Helping Hand	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
1	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
1	Fire Fang	65	95%	15	Fire	Physical
1	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical
1	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
1	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
1	Roar	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
1	Play Rough	90	90%	10	Fairy	Physical
1	Reversal	—	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
1	Flare Blitz	120	100%	15	Fire	Physical
1	Ember	40	100%	25	Fire	Special
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Howl	—	—%	40	Normal	Status
1	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
5	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	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	Normal	Physical
1	Extreme Speed	80	100%	5	Normal	Physical
1	Burn Up	130	100%	5	Fire	Special
1	Flame Wheel	60	100%	25	Fire	Physical
1	Helping Hand	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
1	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
1	Fire Fang	65	95%	15	Fire	Physical
1	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical
1	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
1	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
1	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special
1	Roar	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
1	Play Rough	90	90%	10	Fairy	Physical
1	Reversal	—	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
1	Flare Blitz	120	100%	15	Fire	Physical
1	Ember	40	100%	25	Fire	Special
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Howl	—	—%	40	Normal	Status
1	Bite	60	100%	25	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	Electric	Physical
1	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
1	Roar	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
1	Odor Sleuth	—	—%	40	Normal	Status
1	Fire Fang	65	95%	15	Fire	Physical
34	Extreme Speed	80	100%	5	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	Electric	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
1	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
1	Odor Sleuth	—	—%	40	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	Fire Fang	65	95%	15	Fire	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
34	Extreme Speed	80	100%	5	Normal	Physical		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	Electric	Physical
1	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
1	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
1	Odor Sleuth	—	—%	40	Normal	Status
1	Fire Fang	65	95%	15	Fire	Physical
34	Extreme Speed	80	100%	5	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	Electric	Physical		2 ♥
1	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		3 ♥
1	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥
1	Odor Sleuth	—	—%	40	Normal	Status		2 ♥
1	Fire Fang	65	95%	15	Fire	Physical		3 ♥
39	Extreme Speed	80	100%	5	Normal	Physical		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	Dark		1 ♥	3 ♥
1	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
1	Ember	40	100%	25	Fire		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Odor Sleuth	—	—%	40	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
49	Extreme Speed	80	100%	5	Normal		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	Normal
1	Ember	40	100%	25	Fire
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal
1	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal
50	Extreme Speed	80	100%	5	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	Normal
1	Ember	40	100%	25	Fire
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal
1	Take Down	90	85%	20	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

• Generation VIII (SWSH)
• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II
• Generation I

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VIII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM13	Fire Spin	35	85%	15	Fire	Special
TM15	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM21	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM24	Snore	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM25	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM26	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status
TM31	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM34	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM38	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status
TM39	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM40	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal	Special
TM41	Helping Hand	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM66	Thunder Fang	65	95%	15	Electric	Physical
TM68	Fire Fang	65	95%	15	Fire	Physical
TM76	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TR00	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TR01	Body Slam	85	100%	15	Normal	Physical
TR02	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire	Special
TR15	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special
TR20	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TR24	Outrage	120	100%	10	Dragon	Physical
TR26	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TR27	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TR31	Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
TR32	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
TR36	Heat Wave	95	90%	10	Fire	Special
TR43	Overheat	130	90%	5	Fire	Special
TR53	Close Combat	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
TR55	Flare Blitz	120	100%	15	Fire	Physical
TR62	Dragon Pulse	85	100%	10	Dragon	Special
TR74	Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
TR86	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical
TR90	Play Rough	90	90%	10	Fairy	Physical
TR97	Psychic Fangs	85	100%	10	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	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM35	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM38	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM50	Overheat	130	90%	5	Fire	Special
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM93	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical
TM95	Snarl	55	95%	15	Dark	Special
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	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	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM35	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM38	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM50	Overheat	130	90%	5	Fire	Special		6 ♥	0 ♥
TM59	Incinerate	60	100%	15	Fire	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM67	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM93	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Rock SmashXY	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM95	Snarl	55	95%	15	Dark	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM06	Rock SmashORAS	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		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	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM35	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire	Special
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM50	Overheat	140	90%	5	Fire	Special
TM59	Incinerate	30	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	75%	15	Fire	Status
TM67	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM93	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
TM95	Snarl	55	95%	15	Dark	Special
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	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	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison	Status		2 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special		1 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		2 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		2 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special		1 ♥
TM23	Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical		2 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical		1 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM35	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire	Special		2 ♥
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire	Special		2 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical		0 ♥
TM50	Overheat	140	90%	5	Fire	Special		2 ♥
TM58	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM59	Dragon Pulse	90	100%	10	Dragon	Special		2 ♥
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	75%	15	Fire	Status		2 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM78	Captivate	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM82	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥
TM83	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
HM06	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥
HM08	Rock Climb	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical		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	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM23	Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel		1 ♥	4 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM28	Dig	60	100%	10	Ground		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM35	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM50	Overheat	140	90%	5	Fire		6 ♥	0 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
HM06	Rock Smash	20	100%	15	Fighting		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	Normal
TM03	Curse	—	—%	10	???
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison
TM08	Rock Smash	20	100%	15	Fighting
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire
TM13	Snore	40	100%	15	Normal
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal
TM20	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal
TM23	Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel
TM24	DragonBreath	60	100%	20	Dragon
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal
TM28	Dig	60	100%	10	Ground
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal
TM34	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal
TM35	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire
TM39	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	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	Poison
TM08	Body Slam	85	100%	15	Normal
TM09	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal
TM10	Double-Edge	100	100%	15	Normal
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal
TM20	Rage	20	100%	20	Normal
TM23	Dragon Rage	—	100%	10	Dragon
TM28	Dig	100	100%	10	Ground
TM30	Teleport	—	—%	20	Psychic
TM31	Mimic	—	—%	10	Normal
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic
TM34	Bide	—	—%	10	Normal
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire
TM39	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal
TM40	Skull Bash	100	100%	15	Normal
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic
TM50	Substitute	—	—%	10	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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Covet USUM	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical
Dragon Pulse USUM	85	100%	10	Dragon	Special
Heat Wave USUM	95	90%	10	Fire	Special
Helping Hand USUM	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Iron Head USUM	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
Iron Tail USUM	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Laser Focus USUM	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
Outrage USUM	120	100%	10	Dragon	Physical
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	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	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Dragon Pulse ORAS	85	100%	10	Dragon	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Heat Wave ORAS	95	90%	10	Fire	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Head ORAS	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Outrage ORAS	120	100%	10	Dragon	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		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	Normal	Physical
Dragon Pulse	90	100%	10	Dragon	Special
Heat Wave	100	90%	10	Fire	Special
Helping Hand	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Outrage	120	100%	10	Dragon	Physical
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	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	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
Heat Wave	100	90%	10	Fire	Special		2 ♥
Helping Hand	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥
Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical		2 ♥
Mud-Slap	20	100%	10	Ground	Special		3 ♥
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥
Swift	60	—%	20	Normal	Special		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	Normal		1 ♥	4 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD	120	100%	15	Normal		6 ♥	0 ♥
Endure E	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
Sleep Talk E	—	—%	10	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snore E	40	100%	15	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swagger EXD	—	90%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swift E	60	—%	20	Normal		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	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

• Generation I
• Generation II
• Generation III
• Generation IV
• Generation VI

Arcanine's Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version sprite

Arcanine's Pocket Monsters Green sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition sprite

Arcanine's back sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon Gold Version sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon Silver Version sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon Crystal Version sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon Gold Version Shiny sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon Silver Version Shiny sprite

Arcanine's back sprite

Arcanine's Shiny back sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon Emerald Version sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version Shiny sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Shiny sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon Emerald Version Shiny sprite

Arcanine's back sprite

Arcanine's Shiny back sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version Shiny sprite

Arcanine's Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version Shiny sprite

Arcanine's Generation IV back sprite

Arcanine's Generation IV Shiny back sprite

Arcanine's sprite

Arcanine's Shiny sprite

Arcanine's back sprite

Arcanine's Shiny back sprite

Appearances

Anime

Gary's Arcanine.

Supporting

• Gary's Arcanine
• Officer Jenny's Arcanine

Minor

• Pete's Arcanine
• Ramona's Arcanine
• Tucker's Arcanine
• Marley's Arcanine
• Nate's Arcanine
• Diana's Arcanine

Trivia

• Although its species is known as the "Legendary Pokémon", it is not considered a Legendary Pokémon by modern media.
  • In 1996 Arcanine was considered a Legendary Pokémon, as detailed in the Pokédex book.
  • 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'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.
  • However, in Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee, this is simply changing to "the East" to remove any connections to Earth.
  • China is also referenced in Parasect's Pokedex entries for Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon FireRed.
• 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.
  • Both are version-exclusive: 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

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data