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
- Morning Sun91.1%
- Will-O-Wisp87.9%
- Flamethrower73.9%
- Snarl33.7%
- Scorching Sands23.6%
- Flare Blitz21.6%
- Burn Up17.7%
- Extreme Speed16.7%
- Close Combat10.5%
- Play Rough7.1%
Items
- Leftovers39.1%
- Shuca Berry23.6%
- Charcoal18.9%
- Sitrus Berry10.5%
- Choice Scarf3.2%
- Expert Belt2.7%
Abilities
- Intimidate99.6%
- Flash Fire0.4%
- Justified0%
EV spreads
Teammates
Garchomp59.7%
Mega Gengar32.4%
Mega Gyarados31.9%
Meowscarada31.7%
Ninetales (Alolan Form)30.3%
Mega Metagross23.6%
Primarina23.6%
Umbreon23.1%Moves
- Protect82.4%
- Extreme Speed77.3%
- Flare Blitz76.5%
- Will-O-Wisp51.6%
- Snarl29.4%
- Heat Wave13.4%
- Helping Hand10.8%
- Howl10.6%
- Play Rough8.9%
- Close Combat7.6%
Items
- Sitrus Berry56.1%
- Leftovers19.8%
- Passho Berry6.6%
- Lum Berry5.3%
- Life Orb3.1%
- Charcoal1.8%
Abilities
- Intimidate85.9%
- Justified8.3%
- Flash Fire5.8%
EV spreads
Teammates
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.
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）
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
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