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Arcanine (ウインディ Uindi)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#059
		Evolves From:	Growlithe
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation I
		Pronunciation:	$ar-KUH-nine$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	90	Species:	Legendary Pokémon
Attack:	110	Type(s):	Fire
Defense:	80	Height:	6'03"
Special Atk:	100	Weight:	341.7 lbs
Special Def:	80	Abilities:	Intimidate Flash Fire Justified (Dream World)
Speed:	95	Pokédex Color:	Red
Stat Total:	555	Gender:	25% ♀/75% ♂
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Arcanine (Japanese: ウインディ Uindi) is a Fire-type Dog Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

AppearanceEdit

Arcanine is a very large, wolf-like Pokémon. The majority of its body is covered with an orange fur, which is covered with black stripes, like a tiger. Its head, face, chest, legs, and tail have a light, cream colored hair, that somewhat resembles flames. Arcanine somewhat resemble the Chinese Shisa, a traditional Ryukyuan decoration, resembling a cross between a lion and a canine, from Okinawa mythology.

Special abilitiesEdit

Arcanine have the abilities Flash Fire or Intimidate. Flash Fire activates when the user is hit with a fire-type move, allowing the user to become immune to fire damage, and raise the damage on any of its fire-type attacks. Intimidate will lower an opponents attack stat by one in battle. Arcanine is one of the fastest Pokémon in the world. It is said that it can travel up to 6200 miles in one day and night. Arcanine can also carry its trainer on its back and scout the seven-seas in less than 3 days. It can learn powerful attacks like Flare Blitz, ExtremeSpeed, and Thunder Fang.

In the animeEdit

Arcanine have made quite a few appearances in the anime series. One of its larger appearances has been under the ownership of Gary, which was first seen in the episode The Battle of the Badge.
In the Johto League Champions episode The Stolen Stones!, Arcanine appear again. Two characters called Ramona and Keegan own three Arcanine, which they enjoy riding. In the episode, Ramona teaches Ash to ride and Arcanine, and Keegan's Arcanine, "Arky", helps to track down stolen Fire Stones.
In Mystery at the Lighthouse, Arcanine is shown with Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres on a stone door.
Less often than their pre-evolved form, Arcanine have sometimes been shown as police dogs.
During the Indigo League Tournament, Ash battled an Arcanine in the episode Fire and Ice.
In the episode, On Cloud Arcanine, both May and Drew were after an Arcanine to capture it for an upcoming contest. Discovering that it had a litter of Growlithe puppies though, they decided to leave it alone.
Dome Ace Tucker used an Arcanine in a double battle against Ash in the episode Tactics Theatrics.
In the anime trailer for Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2, the player uses an Arcanine when fighting Team Plasma.

EvolutionEdit

Arcanine is the evolved form of Growlithe. It is evolved with the use of a Fire Stone.

Game infoEdit

Game locationsEdit

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Arcanine Locations
Red/Blue	Evolve Growlithe (Red only)	None
Yellow	Evolve Growlithe	None
Gold/Silver	Evolve Growlithe (Gold only)	None
Crystal	Evolve Growlithe	None
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade	None
Emerald	Trade	None
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Evolve Growlithe (FireRed only)	None
Diamond/ Pearl	Evolve Growlithe	None
Platinum	Evolve Growlithe	None
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Evolve Growlithe (HeartGold only)	None
Black/White	Poké Transfer, Dream World	None

Pokédex entriesEdit

Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
A Pokémon that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Yellow
A Pokémon in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.
Gold
This Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
Silver
This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble.
Crystal
Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
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.
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.
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 it source of power.
FireRed
A Pokémon that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an unbelievable speed.
LeafGreen
A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Diamond
Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Pearl
Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Platinum
Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
HeartGold
This Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
SoulSilver
Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
Black
Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
White
Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
Black 2
The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.
White 2
The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.

Known Trainers with an Arcanine Edit

Origins Edit

Arcanine are based on the Shisa, a traditional Ryukyuan decoration, resembling a cross between a lion and a dog, from Okinawa mythology. Pairs of these decorations are used as guardians and to invite good luck.

Arcanine's English name comes from a combination of the words "Arcane" meaning ancient and "Canine".

Trivia Edit

Despite its species being "Legendary Pokémon", it is not considered a Legendary Pokémon. This likely due to it evolving from Growlithe and Legendary Pokémon can never have an evolution chain.
Arcanine's base stats are the highest of any Pokémon that has only evolved once.
Arcanine's prototype name was "Blaze."
The Yellow Pokédex entry states that Arcanine is seen in China, showing that there are similarities in regions with the real world and Pokémon world.
Arcanine is possibly a mix breed of a wolf and tiger, and since they're seen in China, this could relate.

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