No.0059
Arcanine
Legendary Pokémon
Description
Snaps at its foes with fangs cloaked in blazing flame. Despite its bulk, it deftly feints every which way, leading opponents on a deceptively merry chase as it all but dances around them.
Raising data
Base StatsTotal 555
Actual stats
| Max | 252 EV | 0 EV | Min | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 197 | 197 | 165 | 165 |
| Atk | 178 | 162 | 130 | 117 |
| Def | 145 | 132 | 100 | 90 |
| SpA | 167 | 152 | 120 | 108 |
| SpD | 145 | 132 | 100 | 90 |
| Spe | 161 | 147 | 115 | 103 |
Calculated at 31 IVs. Max = 252 EVs with a boosting nature, 252 EV = neutral nature, 0 EV = neutral nature, Min = 0 EVs with a hindering nature. HP is not affected by nature.
Abilities
- Intimidate
When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.
- Flash Fire
If hit by a Fire-type move, the Pokémon absorbs the flames and uses them to power up its own Fire-type moves.
- JustifiedHidden
When the Pokémon is hit by a Dark-type attack, its Attack stat is boosted by its sense of justice.
Competitive usage
How often this Pokémon is used in ranked battles, and within that, the share of its moves, items, abilities, Tera types, EV spreads and teammates. Listed per format.
Moves
- Flare Blitz63.8%
- Extreme Speed60.4%
- Will-O-Wisp55.3%
- Morning Sun49.9%
- Flamethrower36.1%
- Snarl29%
- Close Combat21.5%
- Wild Charge19.6%
- Fire Spin15.5%
- Protect15.5%
Items
- Life Orb21.1%
- Rocky Helmet18.5%
- Air Balloon16%
- Shell Bell15.3%
- Leftovers12.8%
- Expert Belt9.3%
Abilities
- Intimidate97.2%
- Justified2.8%
- Flash Fire0%
EV spreads
Teammates
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
Moves
- Extreme Speed77.7%
- Will-O-Wisp55.4%
- Flare Blitz54.3%
- Protect51%
- Snarl48.5%
- Howl31.4%
- Burn Up30.5%
- Morning Sun7.6%
- Close Combat7.2%
- Helping Hand5.4%
Items
- Sitrus Berry50.6%
- Passho Berry27.9%
- Leftovers6.1%
- Rocky Helmet4%
- Focus Sash2.5%
- Choice Scarf1.8%
Abilities
- Intimidate90.4%
- Justified8.6%
- Flash Fire0.9%
EV spreads
Teammates
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Moves
- Will-O-Wisp100%
- Extreme Speed95.8%
- Helping Hand64.1%
- Flare Blitz59.9%
- Flamethrower35.9%
- Morning Sun35.9%
- Heat Wave4.2%
- Bulldoze4.2%
Items
- Safety Goggles64.1%
- Leftovers35.9%
Abilities
- Intimidate100%
Tera types
- grass59.9%
- fire35.9%
- water4.2%
EV spreads
Teammates
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Moves whose power depends on weight
Low Kick scales with the target's weight; Heavy Slam scales with the attacker-to-target weight ratio. Opponents listed are taken from the usage data, limited to Pokémon that actually run the move.
Power taken from Heavy Slam
Evolution
#0058GrowlitheFire
Type Matchups
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Moves
Level up
| — | NormalExtreme Speed | Physical 80 |
| Lv1 | PsychicAgility | Status |
| Lv1 | DarkBite | Physical 60 |
| Lv1 | DarkCrunch | Physical 80 |
| Lv1 | FireEmber | Special 40 |
| Lv1 | FireFire Fang | Physical 65 |
| Lv1 | FireFlame Wheel | Physical 60 |
| Lv1 | FireFlare Blitz | Physical 120 |
| Lv1 | NormalHelping Hand | Status |
| Lv1 | NormalHowl | Status |
| Lv1 | NormalLeer | Status |
| Lv1 | FairyPlay Rough | Physical 90 |
| Lv1 | NormalRetaliate | Physical 70 |
| Lv1 | FightingReversal | Physical |
| Lv1 | NormalRoar | Status |
| Lv1 | NormalTake Down | Physical 90 |
| Lv5 | FireFlamethrower | Special 90 |
TM (39)
Moves carried over from pre-evolutions (4)
Same-type Pokémon
FAQ
What kind of Pokémon is Arcanine?
Legendary Pokémon Snaps at its foes with fangs cloaked in blazing flame. Despite its bulk, it deftly feints every which way, leading opponents on a deceptively merry chase as it all but dances around them.
What type is Arcanine?
Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokémon.
What is Arcanine weak to?
It takes heavy damage from Water / Ground / Rock-type moves.
What are Arcanine's base stats?
HP90 / Atk110 / Def80 / SpA100 / SpD80 / Spe95 (total 555)
What are Arcanine's abilities?
Intimidate, Flash Fire, Justified