Entei (Japanese: エンテイ Entei) is a Fire-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Along with Raikou and Suicune, it is one of the Legendary beasts said to be resurrected by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower. Out of the three beasts, Entei is said to represent the flames that burned the Brass Tower.
Biology
Entei is a massive, leonine, quadruped Pokémon with some mastiff qualities. It is covered in brown fur and a long, light gray cloud of smoke running along its entire back. It has gray plates on either side of the cloud and a plate beneath the cream belly fur on its chest. Entei has gray paws with brown pads and black cuff-like bands on its legs. Both front paws house three small, white retractable claws, which can be seen in battle or in Pokémon Camp. Its main faceplate is red and shaped like fins or a six-sided star. A gray plate, resembling a horseshoe mustache, covers its muzzle. It also has a yellow crest with three sloped points on its forehead and red eyes. Entei's forehead appears to resemble a kabuto.
An Entei is born whenever a new volcano appears. It is also said that whenever Entei roars, a volcano erupts somewhere in the world. Entei races across grasslands at high speeds.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
In Spell of the Unown: Entei, an illusory Entei appeared to Molly Hale after she made a wish on the Unown, and it subsequently served as her guardian.
A Shiny Entei appeared alongside the other members of its trio in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Other
In Entei at Your Own Risk, Nelson tried to catch an Entei. He used his Misdreavus's Mean Look to stop Entei from escaping. However, Entei used Roar, allowing it to escape.
In The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, the Mirage Master created a Mirage Entei.
Minor appearances
An Entei appeared in a flashback in For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!.
In the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, an Entei was in a volcanic area.
An Entei appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, an Entei fired a Fire Spin at a Celebi.
An Entei appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
In An Egg Scramble!, Team Rocket's fantasy featured an Entei as a Pokémon they hoped the Egg that they stole from Dawn would hatch into.
In I Choose You!, many Trainers attempted to catch an Entei, including Ash, Verity, and Sorrel, but it fled. It later took shelter in a cave with a group of Pokémon.
In Pokémon Generations
A wild Entei appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening, during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts.
In the GOTCHA! music video
An Entei briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
In the movie adaptations
- Main article: Entei (M03)
An illusory Entei plays a major role in Spell of the Unown: Entei. Likewise, it appears in the manga adaptation of the film by Tanigami Toshio.
- Main article: Entei (M13)
A Shiny Entei appears in the manga adaptation of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In the Pocket Monsters DP manga
An Entei appeared in PMDP29.
In the Pocket Monsters HGSS manga
An Entei appeared in PMHGSS04 and PMHGSS05.
In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga
An Entei appeared in JBA3.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Entei (Adventures)
Entei first appeared as a beam of light in Slugging It Out With Slugma. Its first proper appearance was in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I. It was revealed in Hello, Lickitung that Yellow had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the Burned Tower, from which they then left to roam Johto and Kanto in search for a Trainer to team up with in the battle against the Masked Man. Entei eventually chose Blaine as its Trainer. With Entei's special flames, Blaine was able to burn away the Mewtwo cells him in his arm that had threatened his life. Entei also allowed Blaine to defeat Clair in their battle. After the Masked Man was defeated, Entei returned to the wild.
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In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga
Anabel has an Entei, which was the final Pokémon that went up against Enta in Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden.
In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga
Ryū and Tamaru own an Entei.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
An Entei appeared in Gold and Black VS Team Rocket and The Legendary Pokémon.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
An Entei first appeared in GDZ58.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
An Entei appeared in Clefairy's Dream Comes True.
An Entei appeared in Find the Legendary Pokémon!!.
In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga
Soro caught an Entei.
In the TCG
- Main article: Entei (TCG)
Other appearances
When released from a Poké Ball, Entei unleashes a volcanic Fire Spin that deals a lot of damage to any opponents that get trapped in it.
In Melee, Entei is also featured in the second Trophy Tussle, where it is used as a stage akin to the Poké Floats stage. If the player is the last one standing, they receive an Entei trophy.
Melee trophy information
A volcanic Fire-type, Entei is hotter than liquid magma and as tough as nails. This powerful creature was one of the three Pokémon running around the Burned Tower of Ecruteak City. Entei is extremely difficult to capture, as it tends to wander all over the landscape, sprouting intense flames from its body.
Brawl trophy information
"A Volcano Pokémon. When Entei barks, a volcano erupts, and it's said that a new Entei is born every time a volcano appears. A proverb claims that the warmth of summer is created by Entei racing through the clouds. Entei uses Fire Spin, a flaming vortex that traps and damages foes for multiple turns."
3DS/Wii U trophy information
NA: One of the three Legendary Pokémon that rose from the ashes of the Burned Tower. It has a distinct white mane running down its back. When brought into battle, it unleashes a powerful Fire Spin attack that pulls in enemies, damages them, and then launches them as the fires peter out. Ouch!
PAL: One of the three Legendary Pokémon to rise from the ashes of the Burned Tower. It has a distinctive white mane running along its back. Its powerful Fire Spin attack will suck in any fighters nearby and trap them, dealing damage all the while. When the fire burns itself out, any fighters within are blasted off the stage.
Entei appears as a Spirit alongside Raikou and Suicune.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #239
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Gold
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Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.
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Silver
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A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.
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Crystal
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This brawny Pokémon courses around the earth, spouting flames hotter than a volcano's magma.
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Stadium 2
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Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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Entei embodies the passion of magma. This Pokémon is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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Entei embodies the passion of magma. It is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It blasts fire that consumes all that it touches.
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FireRed
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A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.
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LeafGreen
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Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #244
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Diamond
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It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to contain its sheer power, it races headlong around the land.
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SoulSilver
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A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
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White
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Black 2
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It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
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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 races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.
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Y
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It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
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Omega Ruby
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Entei embodies the passion of magma. This Pokémon is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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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
Games
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Event
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Language
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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GSC
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Entei
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English
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United States
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40
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November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002
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RSEFRLG
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Journey Across America Entei
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English
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United States
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70
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February 25 to July 23, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Entei
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English
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United Kingdom
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70
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June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Entei
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Italian
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Italy
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70
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June 23 to 25, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Entei
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Spanish
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Spain
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70
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June 27 to August 27, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Party of the Decade Entei
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English
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United States
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70
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August 8, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Entei
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German
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Germany
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70
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September 24 to November 5, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Entei
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French
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France
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70
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September 26, 2006
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DPPtHGSS
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Crown Entei
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Japanese
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Japan
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30
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June 18 to August 31, 2010
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DPPtHGSS
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Shinsegae Entei
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Korean
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South Korea
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30
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October 30 to November 28, 2010
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DPPtHGSS
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Crown City Entei
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Korean
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South Korea
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30
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December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011
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DPPtHGSS
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GameStop Entei
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English
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North America
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30
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January 17 to 23, 2011
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DPPtHGSS
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Winter 2011 Entei
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English
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Wi-Fi
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30
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February 14 to 20, 2011
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DPPtHGSS
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Winter 2011 Entei
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French
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Wi-Fi
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30
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February 14 to 20, 2011
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DPPtHGSS
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Winter 2011 Entei
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German
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Wi-Fi
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30
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February 14 to 20, 2011
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DPPtHGSS
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Winter 2011 Entei
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Italian
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Wi-Fi
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30
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February 14 to 20, 2011
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DPPtHGSS
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Winter 2011 Entei
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Spanish
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Wi-Fi
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30
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February 14 to 20, 2011
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei
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American region
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Online
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60
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April 2 to July 23, 2018
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US
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei
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American region
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Online
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100
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April 2 to July 23, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei
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PAL region
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Nintendo Network
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60
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April 4 to 25, 2018
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US
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei
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PAL region
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Nintendo Network
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100
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April 4 to 25, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei
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Taiwanese region
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Nintendo Network
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60
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April 4 to 25, 2018
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US
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei
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Taiwanese region
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Nintendo Network
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100
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April 4 to 25, 2018
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US
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Korean League Season 1 Entei
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Korean
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South Korea
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100
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December 22 to 23, 2018
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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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115
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175 - 222
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340 - 434
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 580
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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.
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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 Entei
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Entei
- 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 Entei
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Entei
- 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 Entei 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 Entei in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Entei
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Entei
- 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 Entei
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Entei
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Entei
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Entei
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Trivia
Origin
Entei may be based on Chinese guardian lions, or Lions of Foo, creatures that resemble fully grown male lions. Their original significance was serving as guardians at Buddhist temples. The image of a ferocious beast would scare intruders away. This correlates with Entei being seen as a guardian in the third movie, protecting Molly and her allies.
Entei may also be based on dogs.
Like a real lion, Entei boasts a regal mane, long retractable claws, and a strong, bulky, yet agile body. Its face is short and bears resemblance to a lion's skull — short and wedged, but with the unique flatness that ShiShi statues also bore. The yellow design on its forehead could be interpreted as a stylized crown or a Kabuto helmet. In China, the lion is regarded as a symbol of power and strength. Lions are also popularly known as symbols of fire. However, Entei also resembles large short-muzzled dogs, such as a mastiff. Entei's brown shaggy fur and white paws and muzzle are similar to a St. Bernard, a large dog known for its strength. Its lion-like appearance and masses of fur make it look like the Balinese lion spirit Barong, a guardian spirit who kills the wicked witch Rangda in order to maintain the balance of good and evil.
Entei's roar is known throughout the Pokémon world as a sign of a new volcano erupting, and a new Entei being born. Entei may also have some inspiration from the Aterui, the chief of the Emishi, who was later labeled as a demon called 'Aka-gashira' (Red-Head). It also has the appearance of a volcano, its head is volcano-shaped and has a bright yellow eruption-flame on the top, and the red magma is seen on the side of its face, it has volcanic smoke leaving from the back and has two spiky mountains on the back.
Name origin
Entei may be a combination of 炎天 enten (blazing heat) or 炎 en (flame, an alternate reading of honō) and 皇帝 kōtei (emperor). It can be written in kanji as 炎帝 (identical to the Chinese Yándì).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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エンテイ Entei
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From 炎帝 entei, 炎 en, 炎天 enten, and 皇帝 kōtei
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French
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Entei
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Same as Japanese name
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Spanish
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Entei
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Same as Japanese name
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German
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Entei
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Same as Japanese name
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Italian
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Entei
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Same as Japanese name
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Korean
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앤테이 Entei
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Transliteration of its Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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炎帝 Yándì
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From 炎帝 Entei. Also a reference to the ancient Chinese emperor, Yandi
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Hebrew
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אנטיי Entey
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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एंटी Entei
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Энтей Entey
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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เอ็นเต Entei
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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