Arcanine (Pokémon)
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| Arcanine ウインディ Windie | |
 Artwork from FR/LG | |
| National Dex | #059 |
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| Johto Dex | #128 |
| Hoenn Dex | #246 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-145 |
| Almia Browser | R-066 |
| Type | Fire |
| Species | Legendary Pokémon |
| Height | 6′03″ (1.9m) |
| Weight | 341.7 lbs. (155.0kg) |
| Abilities | Intimidate |
| Flash Fire | |
| Egg group | Ground |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 Atk |
| Exp. yield | 213 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | 25% ♀ / 75% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Brown |
| Catch rate | 75 |
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Arcanine (Japanese: ウインディ Windie) is a Fire-type Pokémon.
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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 extreme speed.
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
Arcanine and its pre-evolution, Growlithe, have often been seen being used as police dogs.
Gary Oak has an Arcanine. The first time it was seen was in The Battle of the Badge.
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 Keegan 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 Volume 3, 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 Volume 11, 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
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
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| I | Red | 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. | |
| II | 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. | |
| III | 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 | 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. | |
| 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. | |
| IV | Diamond | Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago. |
| Pearl | Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
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| I | Pokémon Red and Blue | None | Evolve Growlithe |
| Pokémon Yellow | None | Evolve Growlithe | |
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | None | Evolve Growlithe |
| Pokémon Crystal | None | Evolve Growlithe | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Evolve Growlithe | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Evolve Growlithe | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Growlithe |
| Pal Park | Field |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Trozei | Endless Level 74 Endless Level 24 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Evolve from Growlithe |
| Pokémon Ranger | Jungle Relic |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Asoheru Tower |
Base stats
| HP: | 90 | |
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| Attack: | 110 | |
| Defense: | 80 | |
| Special: | 80 | |
| SpAtk: | 100 | |
| SpDef: | 80 | |
| Speed: | 95 |
The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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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
Arcanine is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
| Move | Type | Cat. | Father |
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| Body Slam |  |  | Torkoal Spheal, Sealeo Walrein Purugly |
| Crunch |  | | Rattata, Raticate Arbok Girafarig Snubbull, Granbull Houndour, Houndoom Poochyena Exploud Mawile Seviper Walrein Shinx, Luxio, Luxray Floatzel Hippopotas, Hippowdon |
| Double-Edge | | | Rattata, Raticate Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion Phanpy Skitty Numel Spinda Hippopotas, Hippowdon |
| Fire Spin |  |  | Vulpix Ponyta, Rapidash Flareon Torchic, Torkoal, Chimchar Monferno, Infernape |
| Heat Wave | | | Torkoal |
| Howl | |  | Houndour, Houndoom Poochyena, Mightyena Whismur, Loudred, Exploud Electrike, Manectric Dugtrio Meowth, Persian Farfetch'd Seviper Absol Stunky, Skuntank Weavile |
| Safeguard | | | Vulpix, Ninetales Seel, Dewgong |
| Thrash | | | Nidoking Mankey, Primeape Tauros Teddiursa, Ursaring Spinda |
| *Indicates moves only available through chain breeding. | |||
By tutoring
| Move | Type | Cat. | Version | ||
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| Body Slam | | | FR | LG | E |
| Double-Edge | | | FR | LG | E |
| Mimic | | | FR | LG | E |
| Substitute | | | FR | LG | E |
| Endure | | | E | ||
| Sleep Talk | | | E | ||
| Snore | | | E | ||
| Swagger | | | E | ||
| Swift | | | E | ||
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball | ||
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| Acquisition: Evolve |
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| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Rare |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| 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 Ranger | ||
| Group:
| Loops: 7 | Minimum Experience: - |
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Burn x3 | Maximum Experience: - |
| Arcanine moves at blurring speeds while breathing powerful flames. | ||
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
| Group:
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Burn x4 |
Evolution
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Sprites
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back |
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| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | ||
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| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back |
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| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Back | |||
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For other sprites and images, please see Arcanine images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Arcanine originally had the name "Blaze".
- Arcanine has the highest base stats of any Pokémon that only has evolved 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; possibly even the birds' trio master.
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
Related articles
External links
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