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Height
6′03″
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1.9 m
Metric
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6′03″/1.9 m
Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
341.7 lbs.
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155.0 kg
Metric
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341.7 lbs./155.0 kg
Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP
0
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Atk
0
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Def
0
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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| Base Exp.: 213
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Battle Exp.: 2131*
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Arcanine (Japanese: ウインディ Windie) is a Fire-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Arcanine is a canine-like Pokémon that resembles the mythical Chinese Shisa (a cross between a lion and a dog). Its head is covered in a cream-colored hair, except for the region around its eyes and ears, which is orange. Its body is a combination of the same orange fur and black stripes. It also has patches of cream-colored on its chest, legs and tail. Its paws each have three claws and a round pink paw underneath.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Arcanine can spit large trails of flame, as well as run with Template:M2.
Behavior
Wise and loyal, Arcanine are prized Pokémon.
Habitat
Arcanine live in active volcanoes, grassy plains, and scorched fields heated by geothermal energy.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Gary Oak has an Arcanine. The first time it was seen was in The Battle of the Badge.
Arcanine and its pre-evolution, Growlithe, have often been seen being used as police dogs.
Ash battled an Arcanine in Fire and Ice. This Arcanine was under the ownership of Pete Pebbleman and was his final Pokémon. Despite the type disadvantage, Pete's Arcanine easily defeated Ash's Kingler by dodging its Bubble attack and using Dragon Rage. Pikachu managed to defeat the Arcanine with a Thunderbolt attack after the Ice Field melted due to Arcanine's Fire Blast.
In The Stolen Stones, two trainers named Ramona and Keagan each had an Arcanine.
In On Cloud Arcanine, Drew and May wanted to capture an Arcanine for a Pokémon Contest. When it was discovered that the Legendary Pokémon had a litter of Growlithe puppies to take of, the two rivals decided to leave Arcanine alone.
In Tactics Theatrics, Dome Ace Tucker used Arcanine and Swampert to battle against Ash's Swellow and Corphish.
In the manga
In Pokémon Special, Blaine is seen to have an Arcanine from a flashback in Template:PSV, when he recalls a confrontation with Team Rocket.
Crystal has an Arcanine, whom she uses for transport at times. It is able to hit targets fast and hard using its ExtremeSpeed. As explained in a flashback in Template:PSV, Arcanine was a wild Pokémon from Mt. Mortar whose left eye was injured five years ago. The cause is revealed to be a Larvitar prankster, whom Crystal manages to capture.
In the TCG
- Main article: Arcanine (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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| Generation I
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| Red
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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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| 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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| 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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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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| 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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| 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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Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
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| Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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| HeartGold
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{{{heartgolddex}}}
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| SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Base stats
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Range
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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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Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Notes:
- If Arcanine has the Flash Fire ability, the effectiveness of Fire attacks will be 0×.
- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is 1×.
Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset intro
In Pokémon Crystal Only:
In Pokémon FireRed, Pokémon LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:
In Pokémon Emerald Only:
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Template:Side game
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Arcanine originally had the name "Blaze".
- Arcanine has the highest base stats of any Pokémon that only evolves once.
- Arcanine has the highest base stat average of any non-legendary and non-pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Because of its high stats, its species, and the fact that it was illustrated in an ancient slab along with the Legendary Birds in the second episode, it can be assumed that Arcanine was originally planned to be part of the legendary trio in first generation games, though later dropped for Moltres.
Origin
Arcanine is based on Japanese シーサー shisa, or koma-inu. They are mythical creatures that take inspiration from lions, tigers, and dogs. Statues of them in pairs are used as guardians and to invite good luck.
Name origin
Arcanine's name is a combination of arcane, meaning mysterious, and canine, meaning dog. Windi may refer to wind, because this Pokémon runs like a wind as if it was flying and at great speed.
In other languages
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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For other sprites and images, please see Arcanine images on Bulbagarden Archives.
