Arcanine (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Arcanine (disambiguation).

Arcanine Legendary Pokémon ウインディ Windie #059 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Intimidate or Flash Fire Cacophony Cacophony Justified Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 75% male, 25% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 6'03" 1.9 m Arcanine 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 341.7 lbs. 155.0 kg Arcanine 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 213 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 194 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Arcanine 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

Arcanine in the anime

Major appearances

Gary's Arcanine

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

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP190 Arcanine Ash's Pokédex 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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG139 Arcanine Ash's Pokédex Arcanine, the Legendary Pokémon. Arcanine runs so smoothly it appears to be flying, and is known for its majestic cry.

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

Arcanine 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

Arcanine 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

Arcanine in Pokémon Adventures

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

Detective Pikachu

Two Arcanine appeared in Detective Pikachu.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Arcanine appears as a Spirit.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #059 Red(ENG) A Pokémon that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings. Blue Yellow A legendary Pokémon in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running. Stadium A Pokémon whose beauty is legendary in China. It is said to run gracefully and lightly, as if it were flying.

Generation II Johto #128 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 prairies. Stadium 2 This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #059 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 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. 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.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #130 Diamond Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago. Pearl Platinum 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.

Generation V Unova B2W2: #052 Black Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago. White Black 2 The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people. White 2

Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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

Generation VII Alola SM: #053 Alola USUM: #065 Kanto #059 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

Generation VIII Galar #071 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.

Game locations

Generation I Red Evolve Growlithe Blue Trade Blue (Japan) Evolve Growlithe Yellow Evolve Growlithe

Generation II Gold Evolve Growlithe Silver Trade Crystal Evolve Growlithe

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed Evolve Growlithe LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Growlithe

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Growlithe Platinum Evolve Growlithe HeartGold Evolve Growlithe SoulSilver Trade Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Evolve Growlithe

Generation VI X Y Evolve Growlithe Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Growlithe

Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Growlithe Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Growlithe Let's Go Pikachu Routes 7 and 8 Let's Go Eevee Vermilion City (only one)

Generation VIII Sword Giant's Cap (Max Raid Battle) Shield Lake of Outrage Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)

In side games

Generation I Snap Volcano Pinball Evolve Growlithe

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 74, Endless Level 24, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Growlithe Ranger Jungle Relic

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Dark Crater (B6F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B9F), Giant Volcano (1F-19F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) MD Sky Dark Crater (B6F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B9F), Giant Volcano (1F-19F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) Ranger: SoA Altru Tower, Oil Field Hideout Rumble Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode B & S) MD Blazing Evolve Growlithe PokéPark Wii Granite Zone

Generation V Rumble Blast Lava: Sunny Seashore, World Axle - B1F; Cave: World Axle - B2F, All* Rumble U Wonder Area: Go Big or Go Home!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Mountain of Order: Stage 2 Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX38 Event: Arcanine Appears Rumble World Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket (Back Boss)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Jirachi Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal Masters Sync Pair Scout (Marley's)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
DP	Battle Series 2009 Arcanine	Korean	South Korea	50	June 6 to 7, 2009
SM	North American International Championship 2017 Arcanine	All	United States	50	June 30 to July 2, 2017

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Gold Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Emerald*		Rawst Berry (100%)
Events*		Charcoal (100%)	Leftovers (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 555	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 1/2 ★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 0×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100100% 5 011 Burn Up Fire Special 130130 100100% 5 011 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25 011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 011 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5 011 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 011 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 011 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 011 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10 011 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 011 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15 011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Howl Normal Status 0000— 00——% 40 011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 Evo.Evo. Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100100% 5

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

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM13 TM13 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM38 TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM66 TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM68 TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM85 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR24 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR36 TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TR42 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR43 TR43 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TR53 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR55 TR55 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TR62 TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TR74 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TR90 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TR97 TR97 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10

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

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Morning Sun Normal Status — —% 5 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10

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

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10

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

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

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

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Quick Attack	Arcanine (Wizards Promo 6)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Scorched Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP No one can keep up with my speed! 26%-50% HP My health has dropped to half. Better be careful. 1%-25% HP It's no good... I can't build up my speed anymore... Level up All right! That's a level up! I'll go for it!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group: Fire Poké Assist: Fire Field move: (Burn ×3) Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 140 Max. exp.: 190 Browser entry R-145 Arcanine moves at blurring speeds while breathing powerful flames.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Fire Poké Assist: Fire Field move: (Burn ×4) Browser entry R-066 It blasts out expanding rings of fire. It also throws tackles to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.19 seconds Base HP: 57 Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Arcanine keeps the Granite Zone free of suspicious Pokémon. He's a dashing expert at Bulbasaur's Daring Dash.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fire Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 70 - 125 10 #439 Power of 4+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 227 Base Defense: 166 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Fire Fang, Snarl*, Thunder Fang*, Bite† Charged Attacks: Fire Blast, Wild Charge*, Crunch*, Flamethrower*, Bulldoze†, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

Unevolved Growlithe  Fire

Fire Stone →

First Evolution Arcanine  Fire

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Arcanine images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

File:Legendary Pokemon engravings EP002.png

Engravings of "Legendary Pokémon" Moltres, Articuno, Zapdos, and Arcanine in EP002

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Arcanine was originally known as Blaze.
• Despite the Pokémon category name, Arcanine is not an actual Legendary Pokémon. It is the only Pokémon species to have "Legendary Pokémon" as the Pokémon category.
  • However, Arcanine was seen in an engraving along with Legendary birds Moltres, Articuno, and Zapdos in Pokémon Emergency!.
• Many of Arcanine's Pokédex entries—starting with the one in the Japanese Pokémon Red—reference the real world, specifically China.

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 Title Meaning Japanese ウインディ Windie From wind/windy French Arcanin Similar to English name Spanish Arcanine Same as English name German Arkani From arcane, canis and Vulkan Italian Arcanine Same as English name Korean 윈디 Windi Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 風速狗 / 风速狗 Fēngsùgǒu Literally "Wind speed dog" Cantonese Chinese 奉神犬 Fuhngsānhyún Literally "Dog that serves god"

More languages Hindi आरकेनाइन Arcanine Transcription of English name Lithuanian Arkaninas From English name Russian Арканайн Arkanayn Transcription of English name Thai วินดี Windie Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Gary's Arcanine
• Archy

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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