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Arcanine(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fire-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It has a Hisui form that gains a secondary Rock type. Both forms evolve from Growlithe using a Fire Stone.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Arcanine is a quadrupedal, canine Pokémon with an orange pelt marked by jagged black stripes. It has diamond-shaped ears with beige insides, black eyes, a round, black nose, and two pointed teeth protruding from its upper jaw. Its head, muzzle, and chest are covered in shaggy, beige fur, except for two oval sections around each eye and ear. Long tufts of fur grow behind its elbows and around its ankles. Its underside is black, and it has a billowing, beige tail that is bent in the middle. Each paw has three toes and a round, pink pad.

Arcanine is a fiercely brave and loyal Pokémon. It is capable of running 6,200 miles in 24 hours with a speed and grace reminiscent of flight. Arcanine has long been admired for its beauty and speed, and anyone who hears its bark will grovel before it. The source of its power is a flame blazing wildly inside its body. Being the result of an evolution via Evolution stone, Arcanine is rarely found in the wild, but when found, it is usually seen living in prairies, and Pokémon Snap has also shown it living in active volcanoes. In the anime, it was shown that it stashes food in its mane and carries it to its nest for its young.

Hisuian Arcanine[]

In Hisui, Arcanine has a different look due to the volcanic activity of the environment it lives in. Its body fur is red-orange while its muzzle, mane, tail, eyebrows, and tufts of fur behind its elbows and around its ankles are gray, and the insides of its ears are light gray. The gray fur is made out of igneous rock components. Its cheek mane, ankle fur, and tail form into curls. Its elbow fur resemble wings. It has a large horn in the center of its head and three small horns between its head and ears. Its mane form into curled clumps at the back of its neck and large rectangular clumps on the sides and bottom of its neck. The rectangular clumps have light red-orange markings on them.

Hisuian Arcanine uses its fangs while engulfed in flames to snap at foes. Despite how deceivingly bulky Hisuian Arcanine is, it moves around nimbly like a dancer. This allows it to lead opponents in a merry chase while avoiding them at the same time. It lives in coastal mountainsides.

A special Hisuian Arcanine is worshipped by the Hisui people due to him being descended from one of the 10 ancient Pokémon who received a blessing from Arceus. He is one of the noble Pokémon who resides in Cobalt Coastlands watched by a Warden.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

Arcanine may be based on the Ryukyuan シーサー shisa, or 狛犬 komainu, mythical creatures that resemble a mix between lions and dogs. Statues of komainu in pairs are used as guardians that invite good spirits and repel evil ones. Its stripes and coloration are reminiscent of tigers. It could also be based on the xiezhi, a mythical fire-eating dog with similarities to lions and tigers. It may also draw inspiration from dogs with brindle ("tiger-striped") coat patterns, such as the 甲斐犬 Kai Ken. Growlithe and Arcanine also share traits with the extinct marsupial species known as the Tasmanian tiger, given its orange fur with black stripes.

In its Hisuian Form, its Rock typing and appearance may be based on the komainu statues. Its ankle fur and tail resemble plumes of smoke.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue A Pokémon that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Pokémon Yellow A legendary Pokémon in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.
Pokémon Stadium A Pokémon whose beauty is legendary in China. It is said to run gracefully and lightly, as if it were flying.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
Pokémon Silver Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
Pokémon Crystal An ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairies.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby 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.
Pokémon Sapphire 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.
Pokémon Emerald 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.
Pokémon FireRed A Pokémon that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an unbelievable speed.
Pokémon LeafGreen A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Pokémon Pearl Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Pokémon Platinum Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Pokémon HeartGold This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
Pokémon SoulSilver Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Pokémon White Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Pokémon Black 2 The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.
Pokémon White 2 The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Pokémon Y Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun Overflowing with beauty and majesty, this strong Pokémon appears in ancient Eastern folklore.
Pokémon Moon The fire burning inside its body serves as the energy to fuel it as it runs great distances. It appears in many legends.


Game locations[]

In most of the main games, Arcanine is only obtainable by evolving Growlithe using a Fire Stone.

Title Location(s)
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Routes 7 and 8
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Vermilion City (only one)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Max Raid Battle: Giant's Cap
Pokémon Shield
Lake of Outrage
Max Raid Battle: Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Stony Wilderness
Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Potbottom Desert, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Bed, Ballimere Lake
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
North Province Area Two, South Province Area Four
Pokémon Violet
North Province Area Two, South Province Area Four


Evolution[]

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Base Stats[]

Kanto[]

Base Stats
HP 90
Attack 110
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 100
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 95
Total 555

Hisui[]

Base Stats
HP 95
Attack 115
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 95
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 950
Total 555

Moveset[]

Main article: Arcanine/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Renders
Legends Arceus
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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Arcanine was originally known as Blaze.
  • Despite the Pokémon category name, Arcanine is not an actual Legendary Pokémon. It is the only Pokémon species to have "Legendary Pokémon" as the Pokémon category.
  • Many of Arcanine's Pokédex entries—starting with the one in the Japanese Pokémon Red—reference the real world, specifically China.
  • Arcanine and its pre-evolved form are the only Pokémon with a male-female ratio of 3:1 that aren't in the Human-Like Egg Group.
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