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Pokédex Entry

Legendary Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fire

Dex

#136 Johto Dex · #059 National

Abilities

Intimidate(Primary)

Lowers the foe's Attack.

Flash Fire(Secondary)

Powers up if hit by fire.

Justified(Hidden)

Dark hits raise Attack.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

75% Male, 25% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

194

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Growlithe

Base form

→

Arcanine

Use Fire Stone on Growlithe

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Arcanine has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve growlithe to get one.

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Fire FangLevel: 0Fire Fang	fire	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
0	Fire FangLevel: 0Fire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
1	Take DownLevel: 1Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
1	Take DownLevel: 1Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
1	Thunder FangLevel: 1Thunder Fang	electric	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
1	Thunder FangLevel: 1Thunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities.
1	Fire FangLevel: 1Fire Fang	fire	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
1	Fire FangLevel: 1Fire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
34	Extreme SpeedLevel: 34Extreme Speed	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP5
34	Extreme SpeedLevel: 34Extreme Speed	An extremely fast and powerful attack.
38	Flame BurstLevel: 38Flame Burst	fire	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
38	Flame BurstLevel: 38Flame Burst	A bursting flame that does damage to all foes.
40	AgilityLevel: 40Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
40	AgilityLevel: 40Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
42	RetaliateLevel: 42Retaliate	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP5
42	RetaliateLevel: 42Retaliate	Attack that does more damage if an ally fainted.
44	FlamethrowerLevel: 44Flamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
44	FlamethrowerLevel: 44Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
49	CrunchLevel: 49Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
49	CrunchLevel: 49Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
51	Heat WaveLevel: 51Heat Wave	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
51	Heat WaveLevel: 51Heat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn.
53	OutrageLevel: 53Outrage	dragon	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
53	OutrageLevel: 53Outrage	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
55	Flare BlitzLevel: 55Flare Blitz	fire	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
55	Flare BlitzLevel: 55Flare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.

Egg Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
CrunchCrunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
CrunchCrunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
ThrashThrash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Fire SpinFire Spin	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Fire SpinFire Spin	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns.
HowlHowl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
HowlHowl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
Heat WaveHeat Wave	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Heat WaveHeat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	fire	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.
Morning SunMorning Sun	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Morning SunMorning Sun	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
CovetCovet	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
CovetCovet	Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
Close CombatClose Combat	A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.
Burn UpBurn Up	fire	PWR130	ACC100	PP5
Burn UpBurn Up	Burns out the user fully removing the Fire type.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (5)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities.
49	Extreme SpeedLevel: 49Extreme Speed	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP5
49	Extreme SpeedLevel: 49Extreme Speed	An extremely fast and powerful attack.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
CrunchCrunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
CrunchCrunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
ThrashThrash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Fire SpinFire Spin	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Fire SpinFire Spin	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns.
HowlHowl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
HowlHowl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
Heat WaveHeat Wave	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Heat WaveHeat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn.

Pre-evolution-only Moves (4)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Arcanine cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
8	LeerLevel: 8(Growlithe · Level 8)Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Growlithe · Level 8
8	LeerLevel: 8(Growlithe · Level 8)Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
12	Helping HandLevel: 12(Growlithe · Level 12)Helping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Growlithe · Level 12
12	Helping HandLevel: 12(Growlithe · Level 12)Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
17	Flame WheelLevel: 17(Growlithe · Level 17)Flame Wheel	fire	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	Growlithe · Level 17
17	Flame WheelLevel: 17(Growlithe · Level 17)Flame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
19	ReversalLevel: 19(Growlithe · Level 19)Reversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	Growlithe · Level 19
19	ReversalLevel: 19(Growlithe · Level 19)Reversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.

TM/HM Moves (36)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM59TM59
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
OverheatOverheat	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	TM70TM70
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.