Arcaninein Pokémon Polished Crystal

firerock

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Legendary Pokémon

Despite its bulk, it deftly feints every which way, leading opponents on a chase as it dances past them. Arcanine has some good stats spread out. Both attack and special attack are more even so its another mixed attacker. Physical with Flare Blitz and Extreme Speed, or special with Fire Blast. You'll need to grab Fire Blast as a TM and make sure to get Extreme Speed on evolution from Growlithe. Its plain form is a pretty safe pick as a fire type Pokemon. The Hisuian form adds Rock as a secondary type, which changes the coverage a bit. It increases its weakness to types the plain form is just not weak to but it does add some additional strengths from different types.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

FireRock

Dex

#137 Johto Dex · #059 National

Abilities

Intimidate(Primary)

Lowers the foe's Attack stat.

Flash Fire(Secondary)

Boosts Fire moves if hit by one. Nullifies Fire-type damage.

Rock Head(Hidden)

Protects it from recoil damage.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

75% Male, 25% Female

Egg Groups

ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

213

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

Aspearberry(5%)

Weak To

water ×4fighting ×2ground ×4rock ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5fire ×0.25ice ×0.5poison ×0.5flying ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Hisuian

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Growlithe (Hisuian)

Base form

→

Arcanine (Hisuian)

Use Fire Stone on Growlithe

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How to Obtain

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

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Arcanine.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
ExtremespeedExtremespeed	normal		PWR80	ACC100	PP5
ExtremespeedExtremespeed	A powerful firststrike attack.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (6)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Bulk UpLevel: 1Bulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
1	Bulk UpLevel: 1Bulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
1	Flame ChargeLevel: 1Flame Charge	fire	PWR50	ACC100	PP20
1	Flame ChargeLevel: 1Flame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
1	Take DownLevel: 1Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC100	PP15
1	Take DownLevel: 1Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (8)

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
6	EmberLevel: 6(Growlithe · Level 6)Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25	Growlithe · Level 6
6	EmberLevel: 6(Growlithe · Level 6)Ember	An attack that may inflict a burn.
8	LeerLevel: 8(Growlithe · Level 8)Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Growlithe · Level 8
8	LeerLevel: 8(Growlithe · Level 8)Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
12	Baton PassLevel: 12(Growlithe · Level 12)Baton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Growlithe · Level 12
12	Baton PassLevel: 12(Growlithe · Level 12)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
19	ReversalLevel: 19(Growlithe · Level 19)Reversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	Growlithe · Level 19
19	ReversalLevel: 19(Growlithe · Level 19)Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
21	Rock BlastLevel: 21(Growlithe · Level 21)Rock Blast	rock	PWR25	ACC90	PP25	Growlithe · Level 21
21	Rock BlastLevel: 21(Growlithe · Level 21)Rock Blast	Hurls boulders to hit 2-5 times.
41	Power GemLevel: 41(Growlithe · Level 41)Power Gem	rock	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	Growlithe · Level 41
41	Power GemLevel: 41(Growlithe · Level 41)Power Gem	Attacks with a ray of gem-like light.
43	OutrageLevel: 43(Growlithe · Level 43)Outrage	dragon	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	Growlithe · Level 43
43	OutrageLevel: 43(Growlithe · Level 43)Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
45	Play RoughLevel: 45(Growlithe · Level 45)Play Rough	fairy	PWR90	ACC90	PP10	Growlithe · Level 45
45	Play RoughLevel: 45(Growlithe · Level 45)Play Rough	An attack that may lower Attack.

Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double kicking attack.
Fire SpinFire Spin	fire	PWR40	ACC90	PP15
Fire SpinFire Spin	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
HealinglightHealinglight	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
HealinglightHealinglight	Restores HP based on weather.
ThrashThrash	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
ThrashThrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
CrunchCrunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
CrunchCrunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	fire	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	A charge that also hurts the user.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
Body SlamBody Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
Close CombatClose Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.

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TM/HM Moves (33)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR110	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	PWR85	ACC100	PP10	TM59TM59
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Attacks foe with a shock wave.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	normal	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Harbor	TutorTutor
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	Attack the foe with sound waves.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Arcanine. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water4×ground4×fighting2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Arcanine resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.25×normal0.5×ice0.5×poison0.5×flying0.5×bug0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Arcanine, either offensively or defensively.

Arcaninein Pokémon Polished Crystal

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