Where can I find Arcanine in SoulGold?

Arcanine can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Arcanine?

Arcanine is a fire-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Arcanine learn in SoulGold?

Arcanine can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Arcaninein Pokémon SoulGold

fire

2 Forms Available:

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

2 Forms Available

Type

Fire

Dex

#059

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

Forms

Normal,Hisuian

Evolution Chain

Growlithe

Base form

Growlithe (Hisuian)

Base form

→

Arcanine

Use Fire Stone on Growlithe

→

Arcanine (Hisuian)

Use Fire Stone on Growlithe

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How to Obtain

Arcanine can be found in Mt. Silver Outside (very rare). Wild ones range from level 55 to 61.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Extreme SpeedLevel: 0Extreme Speed	normal	80	100	5
0	Extreme SpeedLevel: 0Extreme Speed	An extremely fast and powerful attack.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	40	100	25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
4	HowlLevel: 4Howl	normal	0	0	40
4	HowlLevel: 4Howl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
8	BiteLevel: 8Bite	dark	60	100	25
8	BiteLevel: 8Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
12	Flame WheelLevel: 12Flame Wheel	fire	60	100	25
12	Flame WheelLevel: 12Flame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
16	Helping HandLevel: 16Helping Hand	normal	0	0	20
16	Helping HandLevel: 16Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
20	AgilityLevel: 20Agility	psychic	0	0	30
20	AgilityLevel: 20Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
24	Fire FangLevel: 24Fire Fang	fire	65	95	15
24	Fire FangLevel: 24Fire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
28	RetaliateLevel: 28Retaliate	normal	70	100	5
28	RetaliateLevel: 28Retaliate	An attack that does more damage if an ally fainted.
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	dark	80	100	15
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
36	Take DownLevel: 36Take Down	normal	90	85	20
36	Take DownLevel: 36Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
40	FlamethrowerLevel: 40Flamethrower	fire	0	100	15
40	FlamethrowerLevel: 40Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
44	RoarLevel: 44Roar	normal	0	0	20
44	RoarLevel: 44Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
48	Play RoughLevel: 48Play Rough	fairy	90	90	10
48	Play RoughLevel: 48Play Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
52	ReversalLevel: 52Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
52	ReversalLevel: 52Reversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
56	Flare BlitzLevel: 56Flare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
56	Flare BlitzLevel: 56Flare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
CrunchCrunch	dark	80	100	15
CrunchCrunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
ThrashThrash	normal	0	100	0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Fire SpinFire Spin	fire	0	0	15
Fire SpinFire Spin	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns.
HowlHowl	normal	0	0	40
HowlHowl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
Heat WaveHeat Wave	fire	0	90	10
Heat WaveHeat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	0	100	15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.
Morning SunMorning Sun	normal	0	0	5
Morning SunMorning Sun	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
CovetCovet	fairy	40	100	0
CovetCovet	Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	30	100	30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	120	100	5
Close CombatClose Combat	A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.
Burn UpBurn Up	fire	130	100	5
Burn UpBurn Up	Burns out the user fully removing the Fire type.

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TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
OverheatOverheat	fire	0	90	5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	90	90	10	TM98TM98
Play RoughPlay Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	0	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.