Arcanine (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Arcanine (disambiguation).

Arcanine ウインディ Windie #059
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Fire ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Legendary Pokémon
Abilities Intimidate or Flash Fire Flash Fire Blue-Striped ----- Justified Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #059 Johto #130 Hoenn #246 Sinnoh — Unova #052 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-145 Almia R-066 Oblivia
Height 6'03" Imperial 1.9 m Metric 6'03"/1.9 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 341.7 lbs. Imperial 155.0 kg Metric 341.7 lbs./155.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 75% male, 25% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 213 Battle Exp.: 2131*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Arcanine (Japanese: ウインディ Windie) is a Fire-type 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 Fire-type 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 Dragon-type 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

File:Grassland.gif

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 Growlithe are found, which includes Kanto, Johto, Sinnoh, Fiore, Almia and China.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Arcanine in the anime

Major appearances

Gary's Arcanine

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.

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 appeared in Arriving in Style!

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP190 Arcanine Ash's Pokédex 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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG139 Arcanine Ash's Pokédex Arcanine, the Legendary Pokémon. Arcanine runs so smoothly that it appears to be flying and is known for its majestic cry.

In the manga

File:Archy.png

Crystal's Arcanine, Archy

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.

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.

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.
Generation 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.
Generation 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.
Generation 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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.
Generation IV Diamond Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane. SoulSilver Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
Generation V Black Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Growlithe (Red only) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Growlithe
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Growlithe (Gold only) Crystal None Evolve Growlithe
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Growlithe (FireRed only) Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Growlithe
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Growlithe Platinum None Evolve Growlithe HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Growlithe  (HeartGold only) Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Evolve Growlithe Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Volcano
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Growlithe
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 74 Endless Level 24 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Growlithe
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Giant Volcano (1F-19F) Dark Crater (B7-B15) Dark Crater Pit (B1-B14) Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
Pokémon Ranger	Jungle Relic
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Altru Tower Oil Field Hideout
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lava: Sunny Seashore, World Axle - B1F (post ending) Cave: World Axle - B2F, All*
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Granite Zone

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Battle Series 2009 Arcanine	Battle Series 2009	South Korea	2009	50	Never

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Ice Berry (33%)
Yellow*
Events*		Charcoal (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 555	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 1/2 ★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 0×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 000Start 000Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 000Start 000Start Roar Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 000Start 000Start Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 000Start 000Start Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 40 03939 03434 ExtremeSpeed Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	05050	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	15
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85%	15
	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100%	15
	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
	Howl	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Iron Tail*	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	Morning Sun	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Arcanine in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Arcanine 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
B	W	B2	W2	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
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

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100%	25
	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
	Helping HandBW	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100%	25
	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
	Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100%	15
	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
	Heat WaveBW	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100%	15
‡	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
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 moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Quick Attack	Arcanine (Wizards Promo 6)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 059.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up All right! That's a level up! I'll go for it!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×3) Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 140 Max. exp.: 190 Browser entry   Arcanine moves at blurring speeds while breathing powerful flames.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×4) Browser entry   It blasts out expanding rings of fire. It also throws tackles to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Arcanine keeps the Granite Zone free of suspicious Pokémon. He's a dashing expert at Bulbasaur's Daring Dash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Growlithe  Fire

Fire Stone →

First Evolution Arcanine  Fire

Sprites

Gen	Game
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

For other sprites and images, please see Arcanine images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

File:Legendary Pokemon engravings EP002.png

Engravings of "Legendary Pokémon" Moltres, Articuno, Zapdos, and Arcanine in EP002

• 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."
  • Since Yellow, however, its connection to China has been referenced a lot, specifically in its Pokédex entries in Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Gold, Pokémon FireRed, and Pokémon HeartGold. Coincidentally, it is a version-exclusive Pokémon in all of those games other than Yellow and Stadium.
• 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 Title Meaning Japanese ウインディ Windie From wind/windy French Arcanin Same as English name Spanish Arcanine Same as English name German Fukano From Funke and canis Italian Arcanine Same as English name Korean 윈디 Windi Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 風速狗 / 风速狗 Fēngsùgǒu Literally "Wind speed dog" Cantonese Chinese 奉神犬 Fuhngsānhyún Literally "Dog that serves god"

More languages

Related articles

• Gary's Arcanine

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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