Arcanine (Pokémon)

2013-02-25T15:48:25Z

Nej2001: Added a piece of trivia

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Arcanine | prev=Growlithe | next=Poliwag | type=fire | prevnum=058 | nextnum=060 }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Arcanine |
jname=ウインディ |
tmname=Windie |
art=FRLG |
size=230px |
pron=<sc>ar-kuh-''nine''</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=059 |
oldjdex=128 |
jdex=130 |
hdex=246 |
u2dex=052 |
fbrow=145 |
abrow=066 |
type1=Fire |
species=Legendary |
height-ftin=6'03" |
height-m=1.9 |
weight-lbs=341.7 |
weight-kg=155.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Intimidate |
ability2=Flash Fire |
abilityd=Justified |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=2 |
expyield=213 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=63|
color=Brown |
catchrate=75 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=arcanine |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Arcanine''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウインディ''' ''Windie'') is a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Growlithe}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Fire Stone}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Arcanine is a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|quadruped}}, canine-like Pokémon that resembles the mythical Ryukyuan {{wp|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 with black stripes and completely black fur on its belly. It also has patches of cream-colored fur on its chest, legs, and tail, resembling smoke. Its paws each have three toes and a round pink paw pad underneath. Two fangs are seen when its mouth is closed.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Arcanine can spit large trails of flame, as well as run with {{m|ExtremeSpeed|extreme speed}}. Like other {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, Arcanine has a flame (or possibly a flame sac) within its body. Arcanine is capable of learning a variety of tooth-based moves such as {{m|Thunder Fang}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}, {{m|Crunch}}, etc. Since Arcanine is now fully evolved, it is capable of learning powerful moves such as {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.

On rare occasions, Arcanine have been known to wield powerful {{type|Dragon}} attacks such as {{m|DragonBreath}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and even {{m|Outrage}}.

===Behavior===
Arcanine are prized Pokémon, admired due to many people thinking of it as beautiful and regal. Arcanine has been depicted to stash food (such as Pecha Berries) in the voluminous fur of its mane, fishing the food out for its Growlithe youngsters to eat at its nest.

===Habitat===
[[File:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
Arcanine live in active volcanoes, grassy plains, and scorched fields heated by geothermal energy. They have also been depicted to live in mountains. It is found within the same range that {{p|Growlithe}} are found, which includes [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Fiore]] and [[Almia]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
 

==In the anime==
[[File:Gary Arcanine.png|250px|right|thumb|Arcanine in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Gary's Arcanine]]====
[[Gary Oak]] has an Arcanine that was first seen in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' battling {{an|Giovanni}}. He used it later to help him in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'' against [[Ash's Bayleef]] and various other Pokémon.

====Other====
Arcanine and its pre-evolution, {{p|Growlithe}}, have often been seen being used as [[Officer Jenny's Growlithe|police dogs]].

{{Ash}} battled an Arcanine in ''[[EP076|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 {{m|Bubble}} attack and using {{m|Dragon Rage}}. {{AP|Pikachu}} managed to defeat the Arcanine with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack after the Ice Field melted due to Arcanine's {{m|Fire Blast}}.

In ''[[EP190|The Stolen Stones]]'', two Trainers named [[Ramona]] and [[Keegan]] had three Arcanine, one under the ownership of Keegan and two under his sister Ramona. They were using the {{type|Fire}} Pokémon to deliver some {{evostone|Fire Stone}}s to be used as prizes for a local Fire-Pokémon tournament. The two Trainers used their Arcanine to save Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} from falling off a cliff.

In ''[[AG139|On Cloud Arcanine]]'', [[Drew]] and {{an|May}} wanted to capture an Arcanine for using in a [[Pokémon Contest]]. When it was discovered that the Pokémon had a litter of {{p|Growlithe}} puppies to take care of, the two rivals decided to leave Arcanine alone.

In ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'', {{FB|Dome Ace|Tucker}} uses the "Fiery Fleet Footed" Arcanine and {{p|Swampert}}, "The Water and Ground Champion," to {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Ash's Swellow]] and {{AP|Corphish}}.

In ''[[DP168|Keeping In Top Forme!]]'', [[Marley]] owns an Arcanine.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Arcanine was one of the four legendary Pokémon on the tablet at the Viridian City Pokémon Center, despite not actually being a legendary Pokémon, however this may reflect its species description as the "Legendary" Pokémon.

An Arcanine was seen in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.

An Arcanine appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' where it participated in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]].

An Arcanine appeared in {{TRT}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]''.

In ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', an Arcanine appeared with its Trainer in a field by [[Eggseter]].

An Arcanine along with a Growlithe were acting as security guards for a penthouse in ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]''.

Multiple Arcanine appeared in the opening of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

An Arcanine belonging to a [[Pokémon Stylist]] appeared in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'' participating in the [[Hearthome Collection]].
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===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP190|Arcanine|Ash's Pokédex|Arcanine, a Legendary Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Growlithe}}. Arcanine is known for its bravery and fierce loyalty. Growlithe evolves into Arcanine from its use of a Fire Stone.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|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.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Emerald}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Archy.png|200px|thumb|{{adv|Crystal}}'s Arcanine, Archy]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Archy}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Blaine]] is seen to have an Arcanine from a flashback in {{PAV|3}}, when he recalls a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]].

{{adv|Crystal}} has an Arcanine, nicknamed Archy, whom she uses for transportation at times. It is able to hit targets fast and hard using its {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}. As explained in a flashback in {{PAV|11}}, Arcanine was a [[wild Pokémon]] from [[Mt. Mortar]] whose left eye was injured five years ago. The cause is revealed to be a {{p|Larvitar}} prankster, whom Crystal manages to capture and regain the confidence that was ruined by her failed capture of {{p|Suicune}}.

In {{PAV|9}}, {{adv|Blue}} captured a wild Arcanine that he added to his Gym team and trained to the point of being able to defeat any challenger without its Trainer present, again leaving no doubt that he is fittingly named the '''Trainer'''.

[[Marley]] has an Arcanine which was first seen battling against [[Buck]]'s {{p|Claydol}} in ''[[PS417|VS. Lopunny]]''.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
[[Blaine]] sent out Arcanine during the battle portion of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in ''[[PM024|Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!]]''.

{{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} caught an Arcanine off-screen in [[PM054]].

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
Arcanine is [[Blaine]]'s battling Pokémon. It went up against {{Zensho|Satoshi}}'s {{p|Charmeleon}} and lost.

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Gary's Arcanine}}
Gary has an Arcanine which he uses it as his main Pokémon. It was usually relied on as a mode of transportation. It debuted in ''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Arcanine (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=fire
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A Pokémon that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
|yellowdex=A legendary Pokémon in {{wp|China}}. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.
|stadiumdex=A Pokémon whose beauty is legendary in China. It is said to run gracefully and lightly, as if it were flying.
|golddex=This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
|silverdex=Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
|crystaldex=An ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairies.
|stadium2dex=This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
|rsdex=Arcanine is known for its high speed. It is said to be capable of running over {{tt|6,200 miles|10,000 kilometers}} in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within this Pokémon's body is its source of power.
|emeralddex=This fleet-footed Pokémon is said to run over {{tt|6,200 miles|10,000 kilometers}} in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within its body is its source of power.
|firereddex=A Pokémon that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an {{m|ExtremeSpeed|unbelievable speed}}.
|leafgreendex=A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
|dpptdex=Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
|heartgolddex=This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
|soulsilverdex=Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
|bwdex=Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
|b2w2dex=The sight of it running over {{tt|6,200 miles|10,000 kilometers}} in a single day and night has captivated many people.}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=fire |
gen=1 |
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
jbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
gen1ex=red|
yarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
gen2ex=gold|
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
frlgex=firered |
xdarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
hgssex=heartgold|
palarea=Field |
gen5ex=none |
bwarea=[[Trade]] |
b2w2area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}}|
b2w2rarity=None|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=fire
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Volcano|Volcano]]
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}}
|trozei=Endless Level 74 Endless Level 24 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}}
|ranger=[[Jungle Relic]]
|md2=[[Giant Volcano]] (1F-19F) [[Dark Crater]] (B7-B15) [[Dark Crater Pit]] (B1-B14) [[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F)
|ranger2=[[Altru Tower]] [[Oil Field Hideout]]
|rumble=[[Fiery Furnace]]
|rumble2=Lava: [[Sunny Seashore]], [[World Axle - B1F]] (post ending) Cave: [[World Axle - B2F]], All{{tt|*|Reshiram encounter}}
|pokepark=[[Granite Zone]]
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DP}}|Battle Series 2009 Arcanine|Korean|South Korea|50|June 6 to 8, 2009|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Battle Series 2009 Arcanine}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=fire
|rby1=Ice Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=33|rby1image=no
|event1=Charcoal|event1type=Type-enhancing item|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 90 |
Attack=110 |
Defense=80 |
SpAtk= 100 |
SpDef= 80 |
Special=80 |
Speed= 95 |
type=Fire }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=1
|TechniqueMax=2
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=fire|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes|
flashfire=maybe|
newfire=½|
gen1fire=yes|
oldice=1|}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|V|1}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/levelV|39|34|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM43|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Arcanine|fire|fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}} {{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}} {{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}} {{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}} {{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}} {{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|511|Pansage}}{{MSP|512|Simisage}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}} {{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}}{{MSP|516|Simipour}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}} {{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP|156|Quilava}}{{MSP|157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}} {{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}} {{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}} {{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|255|Torchic}} {{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}} {{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15|Beauty|0||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}} {{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}} {{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15|Smart|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}} {{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cool|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}} {{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}} {{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|495|Snivy}}{{MSP|496|Servine}} {{MSP|497|Serperior}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|196|Espeon}}|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|0|||HGSS}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}} {{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}} {{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10|Tough|2}}{{learnlist/breedf|Arcanine|fire|fire|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Flame Burst|Fire|Special|70|100|15|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|'''|BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|d||||Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fire color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| [[Arcanine (Wizards Promo 6)]]
|-
|}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=fire |
ndex=059 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Scorched Plains |
P1=No one can keep up with my speed! |
P2=My health has dropped to half. Better be careful. |
P3=It's no good... I can't build up my speed anymore... |
PL=All right! That's a level up! I'll go for it! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Fire |
assist=Fire |
fieldpower=3 |
field=Burn |
loop=7 |
MinEXP=140 |
MaxEXP=190 |
browser=Arcanine moves at blurring speeds while breathing powerful flames. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Fire |
assist2=Fire |
field2=Burn |
field2power=4 |
browser2=It blasts out expanding rings of fire. It also throws tackles to attack. |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=4|
rumbledefense=3|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=4|
rumble2defense=3|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=Arcanine keeps the [[Granite Zone]] free of suspicious Pokémon. He's a dashing expert at {{DL|Attractions|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}}. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=058
|name1=Growlithe
|type1-1=Fire
|evotype1=Stone
|evostone1=Fire Stone
|sprite2=059
|name2=Arcanine
|type1-2=Fire}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=fire|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=059|
name=Arcanine|
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Legendary Pokemon engravings EP002.png|thumb|right|Engravings of "Legendary Pokémon" {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and Arcanine in [[EP002]]]]
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Arcanine originally had the name "Blaze."
* Arcanine is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 555.
* Arcanine has the highest base stat total of all non legendary {{t|Fire}} types.
* Arcanine's Pokédex entry for {{game|Yellow}} [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|references the real world]]. It says "A legendary Pokémon in {{wp|China}}. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running."
* Since Yellow, however, its connection to China has been referenced a lot, specifically in its [[Pokédex]] entries in {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|Pokémon FireRed}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Pokémon HeartGold}}. Coincidentally, it is a [[version-exclusive Pokémon]] in all of those games other than Yellow and Stadium.
* In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], it describes itself as having a speed that no one can match, but it is tied at the 103rd fastest Pokémon with 23 others. However, this may refer to one of its moves, {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}.
* Although its species is the "legendary Pokémon", it is not a true {{pkmn2|legendary}}, nor is it considered a [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].
*Arcanine was originally met to be a [[Legendary]] pokemon, However it is not even a [[ pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].

===Origin===
Arcanine is based on the Ryukyuan {{wp|Shisa|シーサー ''shisa''}}, or {{wp|koma-inu|''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. It could also be based on the {{wp|Haetae}}, a mythical fire-eating dog with similarities to lions and tigers.

===Name origin===
Arcanine is a combination of ''arcane'' (mysterious or secret) and ''{{wp|canine}}''.

Windie may refer to ''wind'' or ''windy'', reflecting its defining nature of being fast like the wind, further emphasized by {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} being its [[signature move]] in [[Generation II]].

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=fire|type2=fire
|ja=ウインディ ''Windie''|jameaning=From ''wind/windy''
|fr=Arcanin|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Arcanine|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Arkani|demeaning=From arcane and ''{{tt|canis|Latin for 'dog'}}''
|it=Arcanine|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=윈디 ''Windi''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=奉神犬 ''Fuhngsānhyún''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Dog that serves god"
|zh_cmn=風速狗 / 风速狗 ''Fēngsùgǒu''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Wind speed dog"
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Gary's Arcanine]]


==External links==
* {{wp|Arcanine|Article on Wikipedia}}

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