Arcanine
Arcanine is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Arcanine has a Hisuian Form, introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0059 | 
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| Type | Fire | 
| Species | Legendary Pokémon | 
| Height | 1.9 m (6′03″) | 
| Weight | 155.0 kg (341.7 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Intimidate 2. Flash Fire Justified (hidden ability)  | 
	
| Local № | 0059 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0128 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0059 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0130 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0052 (Black 2/White 2) 0053 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0065 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0059 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0071 (Sword/Shield) 0151 (Legends: Arceus) 0214 (Scarlet/Violet) 0079 (The Teal Mask)  | 
	
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 194 | 
| Growth Rate | Slow | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field | 
|---|---|
| Gender | 75% male, 25% female | 
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) | 
Base stats
| HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Defense | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Speed | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Total | 555 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Arcanine.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0059 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Fire Rock | 
| Species | Legendary Pokémon | 
| Height | 2.0 m (6′07″) | 
| Weight | 168.0 kg (370.4 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Intimidate 2. Flash Fire Rock Head (hidden ability)  | 
	
| Local № | 0059 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0128 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0059 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0130 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0052 (Black 2/White 2) 0053 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0065 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0059 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0071 (Sword/Shield) 0151 (Legends: Arceus) 0214 (Scarlet/Violet) 0079 (The Teal Mask)  | 
	
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 194 | 
| Growth Rate | Slow | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field | 
|---|---|
| Gender | 75% male, 25% female | 
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) | 
Base stats
| HP | 95 | 300 | 394 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Defense | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Atk | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Total | 555 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Arcanine.
Evolution chart
Arcanine changes
- In Generation 8, Hisuian Arcanine has Justified as its hidden ability.
 - In Generation 1, Arcanine has a base Special stat of 80.
 - In Generations 1-4, Arcanine has a base experience yield of 213.
 - In Generations 2-7, Arcanine has a base Friendship value of 70.
 
Pokédex entries
Arcanine
| Red Blue  | 
	A POKéMON that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings. | 
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| Yellow | A legendary POKéMON in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running. | 
| Gold | This legendary Chinese POKEMON is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane. | 
| Silver | Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can’t help but grovel before it. | 
| Crystal | An ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairies. | 
| Ruby 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 its source of power. | 
| Diamond Pearl Platinum  | 
	Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago. | 
| HeartGold | This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane. | 
| SoulSilver | Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can’t help but grovel before it. | 
| Black White  | 
	Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago. | 
| Black 2 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 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 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 Shining Pearl  | 
	Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago. | 
| 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. | 
Hisuian Arcanine
| Legends: Arceus | Snaps at its foes with fangs cloaked in blazing flame. Despite its bulk, it deftly feints every which way, leading opponents on a deceptively merry chase as it all but dances around them. | 
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Moves learned by Arcanine
- In other generations
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Moves learnt by level up
Arcanine learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 1 | Flame Wheel | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
| 1 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Howl | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
| 1 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 1 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 5 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | 
Lv.  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 1 | Flame Wheel | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
| 1 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Howl | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 1 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 1 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 1 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 5 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 64 | Raging Fury | Fire | 120 | 100 | 
Moves learnt on evolution
Arcanine learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Speed | Normal | 80 | 100 | 
Egg moves
Arcanine learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Arcanine gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Arcanine is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 02 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 08 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 09 | Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 30 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 38 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 63 | Psychic Fangs | Psychic | 85 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 108 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 115 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 117 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 118 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 127 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 147 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 156 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 157 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 165 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
| 167 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 189 | Heat Crash | Fire | — | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 207 | Temper Flare | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 215 | Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | 
TM  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 08 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 09 | Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 30 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 38 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 53 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 63 | Psychic Fangs | Psychic | 85 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 101 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 108 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 115 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 117 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 118 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 147 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 156 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 157 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 165 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
| 167 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 179 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 189 | Heat Crash | Fire | — | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 207 | Temper Flare | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 215 | Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 | 
Moves learnt by level up
Arcanine learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Arcanine can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
| Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | 
- In other generations
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Arcanine sprites
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Where to find Arcanine
| Red | Evolve Growlithe | 
|---|---|
| Blue | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Yellow | Evolve Growlithe | 
| Gold | Evolve Growlithe | 
| Silver | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Crystal | Evolve Growlithe | 
| Ruby Sapphire  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| FireRed | Evolve Growlithe | 
| LeafGreen Emerald  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold  | 
					Evolve Growlithe | 
| SoulSilver | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Black White  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Black 2 White 2  | 
					Evolve Growlithe | 
| X Y  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire  | 
					Evolve Growlithe | 
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon  | 
					Evolve Growlithe | 
| Let's Go Pikachu | Route 7, 8, Vermilion City | 
| Let's Go Eevee | Vermilion City | 
| Sword | Evolve Growlithe/Hisuian Growlithe | 
| Shield | Lake of Outrage | 
| Brilliant Diamond | Evolve Growlithe/Hisuian Growlithe | 
| Shining Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Legends: Arceus | Evolve Growlithe/Hisuian Growlithe | 
| Scarlet Violet  | 
					North Province (Area Two) | 
Answers to Arcanine questions
Other languages
| English | Arcanine | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | ウインディ (Windie) | 
| German | Arkani | 
| French | Arcanin | 
| Italian | Arcanine | 
| Spanish | Arcanine | 
| Korean | 윈디 (windi) | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 风速狗 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 風速狗 | 
| English | 
																	Legendary Pokémon | 
						
|---|---|
| Japanese | でんせつポケモン | 
| German | Legendär-Pokémon | 
| French | Pokémon Légendaire | 
| Italian | Pokémon Leggenda | 
| Spanish | Pokémon Leyenda | 
| Korean | 전설포켓몬 | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 传说宝可梦 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 傳說寶可夢 | 
Name origin
- arcane
 - ancient, mysterious
 - canine
 - of or relating to dogs
 




