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Arcanine

Legendary Pokémon

BaseHisuian
Arcanine official artwork
Official art

Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock and Water, with a base stat total of 555. In Pokémon Champions it’s #133 on the Doubles ladder and #133 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Fire
Height
1.9 m 6′03″
Weight
155 kg 341.7 lbs
Base stat total
555 Higher than 88% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Champions#133 Doubles ▼1 · #133 Singles =Usual set Sitrus Berry · Adamant · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Spe 2Full set →
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
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.
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Base stats

HP90165–197290–384
Atk110117–178202–350
Def8090–145148–284
SpA100108–167184–328
SpD8090–145148–284
Spe95103–161175–317
Total555Higher than 88% of Pokémon
HP90Atk110Def80Spe95SpD80SpA100

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GroundRockWater

Resists

½×
BugFairyFireGrassIceSteel
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

With : Fire becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 95); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Arcanine outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Arcanine against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161Arcanine · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
147Arcanine · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115Arcanine · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#133 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (50.6%) · (90.3%) · Adamant (54.1%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Spe 2 (19.9%)

MovesFlare BlitzExtreme SpeedProtectSnarl

Singles

#133 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Rocky Helmet (33.0%) · (96.0%) · Bold (32.8%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (21.5%)

MovesMorning SunWill-O-WispExtreme SpeedFlare Blitz

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Arcanine, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.7%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.4%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.3%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.3%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.2%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.2%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.3% of teams · rank #138 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 2 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 2 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Flare Blitz
  2. Extreme Speed
  3. Will-O-Wisp
  4. Morning Sun

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.6%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.6%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.8%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.3%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 97.2%
  • 2.8%
  • 0%

Stat Points

  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe20.4%
  • Adamant 25 HP / 32 Atk / 9 SpD19.9%
  • Jolly 32 Atk / 27 Def / 7 Spe14.6%
  • Bold 32 HP / 28 Def / 6 Spe12.7%

These 4 cover 67.6% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0058GrowlitheFire
    1. Use Fire Stone
      #0059ArcanineFire

Moves

Level up 17

EvoExtreme SpeedNearly always goes first.NormalPhys80100%5
1AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
1Flame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user.FirePhys60100%25
1Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
1Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
1HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——40
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
1RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5
1ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
1RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
1Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
5Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Biology

Arcanine has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings. Arcanine is known for its great speed, as it is said to be capable of running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night.

The fire that blazes within Arcanine's body is its source of power. Legends tell of its fighting alongside a general and conquering a whole country. There are so many old tales about them that Arcanine is spoken of and categorized in the Pokédex as the Legendary Pokémon, though it is a common wild Pokémon.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Legendary Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#059Original Johto#128Updated Johto#130Updated Unova#052Original Alola#053Original Melemele#053Updated Alola#065Updated Melemele#065Let’s Go Kanto#059Galar#071Hisui#151Paldea#214Kitakami#079

  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. A legendary Pokémon in the East. Many people are charmed by the grace and beauty of its running.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  3. There are so many old tales about them that they’re called legendary Pokémon, but there are way more of them around than you’d expect.

    Ultra Moon

  4. Legends tell of its fighting alongside a general and conquering a whole country.

    Ultra Sun

  5. The fire burning inside its body serves as the energy to fuel it as it runs great distances. It appears in many legends.

    Moon

  6. Overflowing with beauty and majesty, this strong Pokémon appears in ancient Eastern folklore.

    Sun

  7. The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Sword

  8. This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.

    HeartGold

  9. Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White

  10. A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.

    LeafGreen · X · Shield

  11. A Pokémon that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an unbelievable speed.

    FireRed

  12. 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.

    Emerald

  13. ARCANINE is known for its high speed. It is said to be capable of running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within this Pokémon’s body is its source of power.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  14. An ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairies.

    Crystal

  15. Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.

    Silver · SoulSilver · Y

  16. This legendary Chinese POKEMON is considered magnif­ icent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.

    Gold

  17. A legendary Pokémon in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.

    Yellow

  18. A Pokémon that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Arcanine
Japanese
ウインディ
Japanese (romaji)
Windie
Korean
윈디
Chinese (Traditional)
風速狗
Chinese (Simplified)
风速狗
French
Arcanin
German
Arkani
Spanish
Arcanine
Italian
Arcanine

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

2 Atk
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
194
Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 75%♀ 25%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Growlithe: Use Fire Stone.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den T)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Shield 7 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 1 area
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
  • Vermilion CityReceive as a gift · Lv 32
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas
  • Road 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 22–27
  • Road 8Walking in the overworld · Lv 22–27

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.