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Removes the user’s Fire type after inflicting damage.
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Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP95300–394
- Attack115211–361
- Defense80148–284
- Sp. Atk95175–317
- Sp. Def80148–284
- Speed90166–306
Total555
/ 720
BST555
83 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Brown
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Growlithe#58Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #59 |
| Champions | #59 |
| Galar | #71 |
| Hisui | #151 |
| Kanto | #59 |
| Kitakami | #79 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #59 |
| Original Alola | #53 |
| Original Johto | #128 |
| Original Melemele | #53 |
| Paldea | #214 |
| Updated Alola | #65 |
| Updated Johto | #130 |
| Updated Melemele | #65 |
| Updated Unova | #52 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
194
EV Yield
+2 Attack
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Use Fire Stone, Use Fire Stone
#059
Arcanine
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
FlyingFire
Offensive Coverage
Arcanine's Fire / Rock typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice, flying, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 555, Arcanine plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Attack at 115, while Defense (80) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Fire, Rock typing leaves Arcanine with 4 weaknesses against 7 resistances. Watch out for Ground, Water moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 6 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 75 puts Arcanine in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
2.0 m
Weight
168.0 kg
TypeFireRock
Abilities
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Protects against recoil damage.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
75%
♀
25%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
75
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Arcanine?
Arcanine is a dual-type Fire, Rock Pokémon.
What are Arcanine's weaknesses?
Arcanine takes 4× damage from Ground, Water type moves and takes 2× damage from Fighting, Rock type moves.
How does Arcanine evolve?
Arcanine is the final form of the Growlithe → Arcanine evolution line.
What are Arcanine's base stats?
Arcanine has a base stat total of 555: HP 95, Attack 115, Defense 80, Sp. Atk 95, Sp. Def 80, Speed 90. Its highest stat is Attack (115).
