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Height
6'03" Imperial
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1.9 m Metric
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6'03"/1.9 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
341.7 lbs. Imperial
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155.0 kg Metric
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341.7 lbs./155.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 2
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 213
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Battle Exp.: 2131*
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Arcanine (Japanese: ウインディ Windie) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.
It evolves from Growlithe when exposed to a Fire Stone.
Biology
Physiology
Arcanine is a quadruped, canine-like Pokémon that resembles the mythical Ryukyuan 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.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Arcanine can spit large trails of flame, as well as run with extreme speed. Like other Template:Type2 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 Thunder Fang, Fire Fang, Crunch, etc. Since Arcanine is now fully evolved, it is capable of learning powerful moves such as Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
On rare occasions, Arcanine have been known to wield powerful Template:Type2 attacks such as Dragon Rage, DragonBreath and Dragon Pulse.
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
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 Growlithe are found, which includes Kanto, Johto, Sinnoh, Fiore, Almia and China.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
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 Template:Type2 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.
In Extreme Pokémon!, an Arcanine appeared with its Trainer in a field by Eggseter.
Multiple Arcanine appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.
An Arcanine appeared in Arriving in Style!
Pokédex entries
Episode
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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 use of a Fire Stone.
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Episode
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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 that 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 Pokémon Adventures, 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, 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 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 and regain the confidence that was ruined by her failed capture of Suicune.
In Volume 9, 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.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Blaine sent out Arcanine during the battle portion of the Pokémon Quiz Battle.
Isamu Akai caught an Arcanine off-screen in PM054.
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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{{{sapphiredex}}}
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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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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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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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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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いっちゅうやで 10000キロの きょりを かけぬける すがたは おおくの ひとを みりょうしてきた。
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White 2
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
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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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 V, 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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This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Arcanine can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Arcanine cannot be tutored the move in that game
- 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 Move Tutor 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."
- Arcanine is the only Pokémon with a stat total of 555.
- Arcanine's Pokédex entry for Pokémon Yellow references the real world. It says "A legendary Pokémon in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running."
- In 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, ExtremeSpeed.
- Although its species is the "Legendary Pokémon", it is not a true legendary, nor is it considered a pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Arcanine and Ninetales may be references to male and female beauty, respectively, considering their gender ratios and the fact that many of their Pokédex entries talk about their sheer beauty.
- Arcanine is based on all animals the Legendary Beasts are based on: a tiger, a dog and a lion. Describing its species name: 'the legendary Pokémon' and making it candidate for the Pokémon Ho-Oh resurrected, although the latter is speculation.
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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Name
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German
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Arkani
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French
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Arcanin
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From ardent and canin.
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Korean
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윈디 Windi
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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風速狗 / 风速狗 Fēngsùgǒu
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Literally "Wind speed dog".
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Chinese (Cantonese)
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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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