Arcanine (Japanese: ウインディ Windie) is a Fire-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Growlithe when exposed to a Fire Stone.
Biology
Arcanine is a quadruped, canine Pokémon with an orange pelt marked by black stripes. It has diamond-shaped ears, black eyes, a round black nose, and two fangs protruding from its upper jaw. Its head and muzzle are covered in shaggy, cream-colored fur. The shaggy fur on its muzzle extends down over its chest, and long tufts of similar fur grow behind its elbows and around its ankles. Its underside is black, and it has a billowing, cream-colored tail. Its paws each have three toes and a round pink paw pad.
Arcanine is a fiercely brave and loyal Pokémon. An agile Pokémon, it is capable of running 6,200 miles in 24 hours. The speed and grace of its sprint creates the illusion that it is flying as it runs. A flame burns inside its body as a source of energy. In the anime, it was shown that it stashes food in its mane and carries it to its nest for its young. Arcanine lives in active volcanoes and on prairies.
In the anime
Major appearances
Gary Oak has an Arcanine that was first seen in The Battle of the Badge battling Giovanni. He used it later to help him in the Extreme Pokémon Race in Extreme Pokémon! against Ash's Bayleef and various other Pokémon.
Other
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 Keegan had three Arcanine, one under the ownership of Keegan and two under his sister Ramona. They were using the Fire-type Pokémon to deliver some Fire Stones to be used as prizes for a local Fire-Pokémon tournament. The two Trainers used their Arcanine to save Ash, Misty, and Brock from falling off a cliff.
In On Cloud Arcanine, Drew and May wanted to capture an Arcanine for using in a Pokémon Contest. When it was discovered that the Pokémon had a litter of Growlithe puppies to take care of, the two rivals decided to leave Arcanine alone.
In Tactics Theatrics!!, Tucker uses the "Fiery Fleet Footed" Arcanine and Swampert, "The Water and Ground Champion," to battle against Ash's Swellow and Corphish.
In Keeping In Top Forme!, Marley owns an Arcanine.
Minor appearances
In 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 The Rivalry Revival.
An Arcanine appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
An Arcanine appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in Imitation Confrontation.
In 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 Training Daze.
Multiple Arcanine appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.
An Arcanine belonging to a Pokémon Stylist appeared in Arriving in Style! participating in the Hearthome Collection.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP190
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Arcanine
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Ash's Pokédex
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Arcanine, a Legendary Pokémon. The evolved form of Growlithe. Arcanine is known for its bravery and fierce loyalty. Growlithe evolves into Arcanine from its use of a Fire Stone.
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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AG139
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Arcanine
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Ash's Pokédex
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Arcanine, the Legendary Pokémon. Arcanine runs so smoothly, it appears to be flying and is known for its majestic cry.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Archy
In Holy Moltres, Blaine's Arcanine is seen fighting members of Team Rocket.
In Rock, Paper...Scizor, Blue captures a wild Arcanine that he adds to his Gym team and trains to the point of being able to defeat any challenger without its Trainer present.
Crystal has an Arcanine, nicknamed Archy, whom she uses for transportation at times. It is able to hit targets fast and hard using its ExtremeSpeed. As explained in a flashback in Lively Larvitar, 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 later manages to capture, regaining the confidence that was ruined by her failed capture of Suicune.
Marley has an Arcanine which was first seen battling against Buck's Claydol in VS Lopunny.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Blaine sent out Arcanine during the battle portion of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!.
Red caught an Arcanine off-screen in The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1).
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
Arcanine is Blaine's battling Pokémon. It went up against Satoshi's Charmeleon and lost.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: 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 Ash vs. Gary.
In the TCG
- Main article: Arcanine (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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A Pokémon that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
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Blue
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Yellow
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A legendary Pokémon in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.
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Stadium
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A Pokémon whose beauty is legendary in China. It is said to run gracefully and lightly, as if it were flying.
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Generation II
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Gold
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This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
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Silver
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Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
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Crystal
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An ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairies.
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Stadium 2
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This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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A Pokémon that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an unbelievable speed.
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LeafGreen
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A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
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SoulSilver
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Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
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Generation V
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Black
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Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
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White
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Black 2
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The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
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Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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90
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150 - 197
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290 - 384
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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Total: 555
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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.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.
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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 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Arcanine originally had the name "Blaze."
- Many of Arcanine's Pokédex entries, starting with the one in Japanese Pokémon Red, reference the real world — specifically China. Pokémon FireRed, which uses the same entry as the original Japanese Pokémon Red, translates it as, "A Pokémon that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an unbelievable speed."
Origin
Arcanine is based on the Ryukyuan 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. It could also be based on the Haetae, a mythical fire-eating dog with similarities to lions and tigers.
Name origin
Arcanine is a combination of arcane (mysterious or secret) and canine.
Windie may refer to wind or windy, reflecting its defining nature of being fast like the wind, further emphasized by ExtremeSpeed being its signature move in Generation II.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ウインディ Windie
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From wind/windy
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French
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Arcanin
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Arcanine
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Same as English name
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German
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Arkani
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From arcane, canis and Vulkan
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Italian
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Arcanine
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Same as English name
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Korean
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윈디 Windi
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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風速狗 / 风速狗 Fēngsùgǒu
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Literally "Wind speed dog"
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Cantonese Chinese
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奉神犬 Fuhngsānhyún
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Literally "Dog that serves god"
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Related articles
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