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*Arcanine originally had the name "Blaze". | *Arcanine originally had the name "Blaze". | ||
*Arcanine has the highest base stats of any Pokémon that only evolves once | *Arcanine has the highest base stats of any Pokémon that only evolves once. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
Arcanine is based on Japanese [[wp:Shisa|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. | Arcanine is based on Japanese [[wp:Shisa|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=== | ===Name origin=== | ||
Arcanine's name is a combination of ''arcane'', meaning mysterious, and ''[[wp:canine|canine]]'', meaning dog. | Arcanine's name is a combination of ''arcane'', meaning mysterious, and ''[[wp:canine|canine]]'', meaning dog. |
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Arcanine (Japanese: ウインディ Windie) is a Fire-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Behavior
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
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Trozei | Endless Level 74 Endless Level 24 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Evolve from Growlithe |
Pokémon Ranger | Jungle Relic |
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 90
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150 - 197 | 290 - 384 | |
110
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103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
Total: 555
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
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 100.
Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset intro
By leveling up
Level | Generation I | Generation II | Generation III | Generation IV |
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39 | ExtremeSpeed | |||
49 | ExtremeSpeed | |||
50 | ExtremeSpeed |
By TM/HM
By tutoring
In Pokémon Crystal Only:
In Pokémon FireRed, Pokémon LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:
In Pokémon Emerald Only:
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Arcanine originally had the name "Blaze".
- Arcanine has the highest base stats of any Pokémon that only evolves once.
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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