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Arcanine is a large, bulky canine Pokémon that also possesses traits of tigers and lions. It has a distinct long dog-like muzzle with a large round black nose. Its eyes are triangular in shape, with black pupils. It has short diamond-shaped orange ears with cream colored insides. The majority of Arcanine's body is covered with bright orange fur with jagged black stripes, resembling the fur of a tiger. Its most of its head and face, and its chest, legs, are covered in light cream colored fluffy tufts of fur. It has a long puffy cream-colored tail.
  
Arcanine is a large, bulky canine Pokémon that also possesses traits of tigers and lions. It has a distinct long dog-like muzzle with a large round black nose. Its eyes are triangular in shape, with black pupils. It has short diamond-shaped orange ears with cream colored insides. The majority of Arcanine's body is covered with bright orange fur with jagged black stripes, resembling the fur of a tiger. Its most of its head and face, and its chest, legs, are covered in light cream colored fluffy tufts of fur. It has a long puffy cream-colored tail.
   
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===Special abilities===
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===Natural abilities===
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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]].
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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]], [[Extreme Speed]], and [[Thunder Fang]].
   
 
==Evolution==
  
==Evolution==
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===Game locations===
  
===Game locations===
 
{{Game Locations
  
{{Game Locations
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|backcolor={{Fire}}
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|type={{Fire}}
 
|redblue=Evolve [[Growlithe]] (Red only)
  
|redblue=Evolve [[Growlithe]] (Red only)
 
|rbrarity=None
  
|rbrarity=None
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|xy=Evolve [[Growlithe]]
  
|xy=Evolve [[Growlithe]]
 
|xyrarity=None
  
|xyrarity=None
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|omegarubyalphasapphire = Evolve Growlithe
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|orasrarity = None}}
   
 
====Pokédex entries====
  
====Pokédex entries====
 
{{Pokédexentries
  
{{Pokédexentries
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|backcolor={{Fire}}
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|type={{Fire}}
 
|gen=I
  
|gen=I
 
|redblue=A Pokémon that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
  
|redblue=A Pokémon that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
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|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.
  
|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. [[Flare Blitz|The fire that blazes wildly within its body is it source of power]].
  
|emerald=This fleet-footed Pokémon is said to run over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. [[Flare Blitz|The fire that blazes wildly within its body is it source of power]].
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|firered=A Pokémon that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an [[Extremespeed|unbelievable speed]].
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|firered=A Pokémon that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an [[Extreme Speed|unbelievable speed]].
 
|leafgreen=A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
  
|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.
  
|diamond=Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
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|white 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.
 
|x=A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
  
|x=A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
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|y=Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.}}
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|y=Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
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|or = 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.
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|as = 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.}}
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===Stats===
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{{Stats
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|type = fire
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|HP = 90
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|Attack = 110
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|Defense = 80
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|SpAtk = 100
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|SpDef = 80
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|Speed = 95}}
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===Learnset===
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====Leveling====
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<tabber>
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Generation VI=
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{{Movessettop|type=Fire|gen=VI}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Thunder Fang]]|65|95|15|Electric|Physical|Cool|4|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|Dark|Physical|Tough|2|3}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Roar]]|—|100|20|Normal|Status|Cool|3|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Odor Sleuth]]|—|—|40|Normal|Status|Smart|2|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Fire Fang]]'''|65|95|15|Fire|Physical|Cool|4|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|34|[[Extreme Speed]]|80|100|5|Normal|Physical|Cool|3|0}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
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|-|
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Generation V=
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{{Movessettop|type=Fire|gen=V}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Thunder Fang]]|65|95|15|Electric|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|Dark|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Roar]]|—|100|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Odor Sleuth]]|—|—|40|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Fire Fang]]'''|65|95|15|Fire|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|34|[[Extreme Speed]]|80|100|5|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
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|-|
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Generation IV=
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{{Movessettop|type=Fire|gen=IV}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Thunder Fang]]|65|95|15|Electric|Physical|Smart|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|Dark|Physical|Tough|3}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Roar]]|—|100|20|Normal|Status|Smart|1}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Odor Sleuth]]|—|—|40|Normal|Status|Cool|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Fire Fang]]'''|65|95|15|Fire|Physical|Beauty|3}}
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{{Movessetmid|39|[[Extreme Speed]]|80|100|5|Normal|Physical|Cool|2}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
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|-|
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Generation III=
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{{Movessettop|type=Fire|gen=III}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Bite]]|60|100|25|Dark||Tough|1|3}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Roar]]|—|100|20|Normal||Cool|3|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Ember]]'''|40|100|25|Fire||Beauty|4|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Odor Sleuth]]|—|—|40|Normal||Smart|3|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|49|[[Extreme Speed]]|80|100|5|Normal||Cool|3|0}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
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|-|
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Generation II=
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{{Movessettop|type=Fire|gen=II}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Roar]]|—|100|20|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Ember]]'''|40|100|25|Fire}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Leer]]|—|100|30|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Take Down]]|90|85|20|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmid|50|[[Extreme Speed]]|80|100|5|Normal}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
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|-|
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Generation I=
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{{Movessettop|type=Fire|gen=I}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Roar]]|—|100|20|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Ember]]'''|40|100|25|Fire}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Leer]]|—|100|30|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Take Down]]|90|85|20|Normal}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
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</tabber>
   
 
===Sprites===
  
===Sprites===
 
{{GenIPokéSprites
  
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|bgcolor={{Fire}}
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|type = {{Fire}}
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|yspr = Y 059 front.png
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|}}
  
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|grnspr = GR 059 front.png
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|gldspr = G 059 front.png
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|slvspr = S 059 front.png
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|cryspr = C 059 front.gif
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|rbysapspr = RS 059 front.png
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|emeraldspr = E 059 front.gif
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|frlgspr = FRLG 059 front.png
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|dpspr = DP 059 front.png
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|ptspr = DP 059 front.png
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|hgssspr = HGSS 059 front.png
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|bwspr = Arcanine BW.gif
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|xyspr = Arcanine XY.gif
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|xysprs = Arcanine Shiny XY.gif
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|orasspr = Arcanine XY.gif
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|orassprs = Arcanine Shiny XY.gif
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|VIback = Arcanine Back XY.gif
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|VIbacks = Arcanine Back Shiny XY.gif}}
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
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===In the anime===
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===Anime===
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[[File:Arcanine w-Pups.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Arcanine and its Growlithe pups]]
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[[File:Arcanine w-Pups.jpg|thumb|150px|Arcanine and its Growlithe pups]]
 
*Arcanine have made quite a few appearances in the anime series. [[Gary's Arcanine|One]] of its larger appearances has been under the ownership of [[Gary Oak|Gary]], which was first seen in the episode [[IL063: The Battle of the Badge|The Battle of the Badge]].
  
*Arcanine have made quite a few appearances in the anime series. [[Gary's Arcanine|One]] of its larger appearances has been under the ownership of [[Gary Oak|Gary]], which was first seen in the episode [[IL063: The Battle of the Badge|The Battle of the Badge]].
 
*In the [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions|Johto League Champions]] episode [[JE074: The Stolen Stones!|The Stolen Stones!]], Arcanine appear again. Two characters called [[Ramona]] and [[Keegan]] own three [[Ramona's Arcanine|Arcanine]], which they enjoy riding. In the episode, Ramona teaches [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] to ride and Arcanine, and Keegan's Arcanine, "Arky", helps to track down stolen Fire Stones.
  
*In the [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions|Johto League Champions]] episode [[JE074: The Stolen Stones!|The Stolen Stones!]], Arcanine appear again. Two characters called [[Ramona]] and [[Keegan]] own three [[Ramona's Arcanine|Arcanine]], which they enjoy riding. In the episode, Ramona teaches [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] to ride and Arcanine, and Keegan's Arcanine, "Arky", helps to track down stolen Fire Stones.
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*During the [[Indigo League]] Tournament, Ash battled an Arcanine in the episode [[IL076: Fire and Ice|Fire and Ice]].
  
*During the [[Indigo League]] Tournament, Ash battled an Arcanine in the episode [[IL076: Fire and Ice|Fire and Ice]].
 
*In the episode, [[AG139: On Cloud Arcanine|On Cloud Arcanine]], both [[May (anime)|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.
  
*In the episode, [[AG139: On Cloud Arcanine|On Cloud Arcanine]], both [[May (anime)|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.
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*[[Dome Ace Tucker]] used an [[Tucker's Arcanine|Arcanine]] in a double battle against Ash in the episode [[AG153: Tactics Theatrics|Tactics Theatrics]].
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*[[Dome Ace Tucker (anime)|Dome Ace Tucker]] used an [[Tucker's Arcanine|Arcanine]] in a double battle against Ash in the episode [[AG153: Tactics Theatrics|Tactics Theatrics]].
 
*In the anime trailer for [[Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 Version|Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2]], [[Nate (game)|Nate]] uses an Arcanine when fighting [[Team Plasma]].
  
*In the anime trailer for [[Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 Version|Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2]], [[Nate (game)|Nate]] uses an Arcanine when fighting [[Team Plasma]].
   
 
===Anime===
  
===Anime===
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*[[Gary's Arcanine]]
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*[[Gary's Arcanine (anime)|Gary's Arcanine]]
 
*[[Officer Jenny's Arcanine]]
  
*[[Officer Jenny's Arcanine]]
 
*[[Pete's Arcanine]]
  
*[[Pete's Arcanine]]
 
*[[Ramona's Arcanine]]
  
*[[Ramona's Arcanine]]
 
*[[Tucker's Arcanine]]
 
*[[Tucker's Arcanine]]
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*[[Marley's Arcanine]]
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*[[Marley's Arcanine (anime)|Marley's Arcanine]]
   
 
====Known Trainers with an Arcanine====
  
====Known Trainers with an Arcanine====
 
*[[Gary Oak|Gary]]
  
*[[Gary Oak|Gary]]
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*[[Dome Ace Tucker|Tucker]]
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*[[Dome Ace Tucker (anime)|Dome Ace Tucker]]
 
*[[Officer Jenny]]
  
*[[Officer Jenny]]
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Despite its species being "''Legendary Pokémon''", it is a [[Legendary Pokémon]]. This likely due to it evolving from Growlithe and Legendary Pokémon can never have an evolution chain.
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*Despite its species being "''Legendary Pokémon''", it is not a [[Legendary Pokémon]]. This likely due to it evolving from Growlithe and Legendary Pokémon can never have an evolution chain.
 
**Originally, Arcanine was going to be a Legendary Pokémon but the idea was scrapped when it was given a pre-evolution.
  
**Originally, Arcanine was going to be a Legendary Pokémon but the idea was scrapped when it was given a pre-evolution.
 
*Arcanine's prototype name was "Blaze."
  
*Arcanine's prototype name was "Blaze."

Revision as of 14:52, 14 March 2016

Arcanine (Japanese: ウインディ Uindi) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

Arcanine-anime

Arcanine in the anime

Arcanine is a large, bulky canine Pokémon that also possesses traits of tigers and lions. It has a distinct long dog-like muzzle with a large round black nose. Its eyes are triangular in shape, with black pupils. It has short diamond-shaped orange ears with cream colored insides. The majority of Arcanine's body is covered with bright orange fur with jagged black stripes, resembling the fur of a tiger. Its most of its head and face, and its chest, legs, are covered in light cream colored fluffy tufts of fur. It has a long puffy cream-colored tail.

Natural abilities

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, Extreme Speed, and Thunder Fang.

Evolution

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

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Growlithe (Red only) None
Yellow Evolve Growlithe None
Gold and Silver Evolve Growlithe (Gold only) None
Crystal Evolve Growlithe None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Growlithe (FireRed only) None
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Growlithe None
Platinum Evolve Growlithe None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Growlithe (HeartGold only) None
Black and White Poké Transfer, Dream World None
Black 2 and White 2 Evolve Growlithe None
X and Y Evolve Growlithe None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Growlithe None

Pokédex entries

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Stats

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Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
— Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
— Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 ♥ 3 ♥
— Roar — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
— Odor Sleuth — —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
— Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
34 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
— Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
— Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
— Roar — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
— Odor Sleuth — —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
— Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
34 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
— Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Smart 2 ♥
— Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 3 ♥
— Roar — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
— Odor Sleuth — —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
— Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beauty 3 ♥
39 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
— Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
— Roar — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
— Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
— Odor Sleuth — —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
49 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
— Roar — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
— Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire
— Leer — 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
— Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
50 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
— Roar — 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
— Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire
— Leer — 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
— Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

File:Arcanine w-Pups.jpg

Arcanine and its Growlithe pups

  • 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, Nate uses an Arcanine when fighting Team Plasma.

Anime

Known Trainers with an Arcanine

Trivia

  • Despite its species being "Legendary Pokémon", it is not a Legendary Pokémon. This likely due to it evolving from Growlithe and Legendary Pokémon can never have an evolution chain.
    • Originally, Arcanine was going to be a Legendary Pokémon but the idea was scrapped when it was given a pre-evolution.
  • 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.

Origins

Arcanine is based on a large dog, such as a wolf, with some tiger and lion-like traits. Due to its slight lion-like appearance, Arcanine somewhat resemble the Chinese Shisa, a traditional Ryukyuan decoration from Okinawa mythology.

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

Gallery

See also

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