Arcanine (Japanese: ウインディ Windie) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Growlithe when exposed to a Fire Stone.
Biology
Arcanine is a quadruped, canine Pokémon with an orange pelt marked by jagged black stripes. It has diamond-shaped ears with beige insides, black eyes, a round, black nose, and two pointed teeth protruding from its upper jaw. Its head, muzzle, and chest are covered in shaggy, beige fur, except for two oval sections around each eye and ear. Long tufts of fur grow behind its elbows and around its ankles. Its underside is black, and it has a billowing, beige tail that is bent in the middle. Each paw has three toes and a round, pink pad.
Arcanine is a fiercely brave and loyal Pokémon. It is capable of running 6,200 miles (10,000 kilometers) in 24 hours with a speed and grace reminiscent of flight. Additionally, the move Extreme Speed was its signature move in the past. Arcanine has long been admired for its beauty and speed, and anyone who hears its bark will grovel before it. The source of its power is a flame blazing wildly inside its body. Being the result of an evolution via Evolution stone, Arcanine is rarely found in the wild, but when found, it is usually seen living in prairies, and Pokémon Snap has also shown it living in active volcanoes. In the anime, it was shown that it stashes food in its mane and carries it to its nest for its young.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Gary has an Arcanine that debuted in The Battle of the Badge, where it faced off against Giovanni in a Gym battle. Gary later used Arcanine to help him in the Extreme Pokémon Race in Extreme Pokémon!, during which it competed against Ash's Bayleef.
Other
In Fire and Ice, Pete Pebbleman used an Arcanine during his battle against Ash. Despite the type disadvantage, Arcanine easily defeated Kingler by dodging its Bubble attack and using Dragon Rage. Pikachu then managed to defeat the Arcanine with Thunderbolt after its Fire Blast melted the Ice Field.
In The Stolen Stones, Keegan owned an Arcanine, while Ramona owned two others. Keegan's Arcanine was nicknamed Arcky. The Fire-type Pokémon were used to deliver some Fire Stones that were meant to be used as prizes for a local Fire Pokémon tournament. Keegan and Ramona later used their Arcanine to save Ash, Misty, and Brock from falling off a cliff.
In On Cloud Arcanine, Drew and May wanted to catch an Arcanine for use in a Pokémon Contest. When it was discovered that it had a litter of Growlithe puppies to take care of, the two decided to leave Arcanine alone.
In Tactics Theatrics!!, Tucker owns an Arcanine. Nicknamed the "Fiery Fleet-Footed" Arcanine, it was used along with a Swampert to battle Ash and his Swellow and Corphish at the Battle Dome. Both of Tucker's Pokémon were eventually defeated after a hard-fought battle.
In flashbacks in Keeping In Top Forme!, Marley used an Arcanine when she was first attacked by Team Rocket, in order to send them blasting off. Later, she used Arcanine to escape when she was confronted by them again.
Minor appearances
An Arcanine appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
An Arcanine appeared in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.
In Beauty and the Breeder, an Arcanine participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
An Arcanine appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in Imitation Confrontation.
In Extreme Pokémon!, a Trainer's Arcanine was in a field by Eggseter.
In Training Daze, an Arcanine was a security guard for a penthouse.
Multiple Arcanine appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Arriving in Style!, a Pokémon Stylist's Arcanine participated in the Hearthome Collection.
In Beating the Bustle and Hustle!, a Trainer's Arcanine participated in the fake Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle that Team Rocket had set up.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Entry
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EP190
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Arcanine
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Ash's Pokédex
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Arcanine, a Legendary Pokémon. The evolved form of Growlithe. Arcanine is known for its bravery and fierce loyalty. Growlithe evolves into Arcanine through its use of a Fire Stone.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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AG139
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Arcanine
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Ash's Pokédex
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Arcanine, the Legendary Pokémon. Arcanine runs so smoothly it appears to be flying, and is known for its majestic cry.
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In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Arcanine in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, Nate's Arcanine battled a Team Plasma Grunt's Seviper alongside Hugh's Samurott.
In Pokémon Origins
Blaine's Arcanine appeared in File 3: Giovanni.
In File 4: Charizard, Blue used an Arcanine to battle Red at the Pokémon League.
In Pokémon Generations
In The Chase, an International Police SWAT team used an Arcanine during the raid on the Viridian Gym. It melted one of the Gym's walls down with Flamethrower.
In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
- Main article: Gary's Arcanine
Gary's Arcanine only appeared on the scoreboard in One Half Of A Poké Ball.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Gary's Arcanine
Gary's main Pokémon is an Arcanine, which is usually used as a means of transportation. It debuted in Ash vs. Gary.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Archy
In Holy Moltres, Blaine's Arcanine fought members of Team Rocket.
An Arcanine owned by Evan appeared in Putting It on the Line...Against Arcanine, where it helped in training Blaine's Mewtwo by setting the rocks thrown by the trainer's Haunter on fire.
In Rock, Paper...Scizor, Blue caught a wild Arcanine. He added it to his Gym team and trained it to the point of being able to defeat any challenger without his Trainer present.
Crystal has an Arcanine, nicknamed Archy, which first appeared in Slugging It Out with Slugma. She uses him for transportation at times. He is able to hit targets fast and hard using Extreme Speed. As explained in a flashback in Lively Larvitar, Arcanine was a wild Pokémon from Mt. Mortar whose left eye was injured five years before. The cause was revealed to be a Larvitar prankster, which Crystal later managed to catch, regaining the confidence that was ruined by her failed capture of Suicune.
An Arcanine appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Marley has an Arcanine that was first seen battling Buck's Claydol in Leaping Past Lopunny.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Blaine sent out an Arcanine during the battle portion of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!.
Red was revealed to have caught an Arcanine, as seen in The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1).
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
Arcanine is Blaine's main battling Pokémon. It went up against Satoshi's Charmeleon in PZ08 and lost.
In the TCG
- Main article: Arcanine (TCG)
Other appearances
Two Arcanine appeared in Detective Pikachu.
Arcanine appears as a Spirit.
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #059
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Red(ENG)
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A Pokémon that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
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Blue
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Yellow
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A legendary Pokémon in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.
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Stadium
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A Pokémon whose beauty is legendary in China. It is said to run gracefully and lightly, as if it were flying.
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Generation II
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Johto #128
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Gold
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This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
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Silver
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Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
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Crystal
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An ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairies.
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Stadium 2
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This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #059
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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A Pokémon that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an unbelievable speed.
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LeafGreen
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A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #130
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Diamond
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Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
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SoulSilver
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Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
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Generation V
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Unova B2W2: #052
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Black
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Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
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White
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Black 2
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The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
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Y
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Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #053
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Alola USUM: #065
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Kanto #059
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Sun
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Overflowing with beauty and majesty, this strong Pokémon appears in ancient Eastern folklore.
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Moon
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The fire burning inside its body serves as the energy to fuel it as it runs great distances. It appears in many legends.
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Ultra Sun
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Legends tell of its fighting alongside a general and conquering a whole country.
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Ultra Moon
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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.
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Let's Go Pikachu
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A legendary Pokémon in the East. Many people are charmed by the grace and beauty of its running.
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Let's Go Eevee
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Generation VIII
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Galar #071
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Sword
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The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.
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Shield
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A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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90
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150 - 197
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290 - 384
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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Total: 555
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Arcanine
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Arcanine
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Arcanine in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Arcanine in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Arcanine
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Arcanine
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Arcanine
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Arcanine
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Burn ×3)
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Loops: 7
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Min. exp.: 140
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Max. exp.: 190
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Browser entry R-145
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Arcanine moves at blurring speeds while breathing powerful flames.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.19 seconds
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Base HP: 57
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Base Attack: 82
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Base Defense: 55
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Arcanine is based on the Ryukyuan シーサー shisa, or 狛犬 komainu, mythical creatures inspired by lions, tigers, and dogs. Statues of them in pairs are used as guardians that invite good spirits and repel evil ones. It could also be based on the Xiezhi, a mythical fire-eating dog with similarities to lions and tigers.
Name origin
Arcanine is a combination of arcane and canine. It may also derive from arson, given its Fire-typing.
Windie may refer to wind or windy, reflecting its defining nature of being fast like the wind, further emphasized by Extreme Speed being its signature move in Generation II.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ウインディ Windie
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From wind/windy
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French
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Arcanin
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Similar to English name
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Spanish
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Arcanine
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Same as English name
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German
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Arkani
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From arcane, canis and Vulkan
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Italian
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Arcanine
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Same as English name
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Korean
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윈디 Windi
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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風速狗 / 风速狗 Fēngsùgǒu
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Literally "Wind speed dog"
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Cantonese Chinese
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奉神犬 Fuhngsānhyún
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Literally "Dog that serves god"
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More languages
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Hindi
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आरकेनाइन Arcanine
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Transcription of English name
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Lithuanian
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Arkaninas
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From English name
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Russian
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Арканайн Arkanayn
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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วินดี Windie
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Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
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Related articles
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