Arcanine
#59 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Arcanine
The best moves for Arcanine are Fire Fang and Fire Blast when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Fire Fang | 16 dps |
| Fire Blast | 40 dps |
Defense
| Thunder Fang | 10 dps |
| Fire Blast | 40 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Growlithe family. Arcanine evolves from Growlithe which costs 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Arcanine:
Arcanine Raid Guide
Arcanine has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Arcanine, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Arcanine is a Fire Pokémon which evolves from Growlithe. It is vulnerable to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Arcanine's strongest moveset is Fire Fang & Fire Blast and it has a Max CP of 3,029.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 227 | |
| Defense | 166 | |
| Stamina | 207 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,298 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,731 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,597 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 3,029 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,164 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,813 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Weight | 155 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Arcanine
The best moves for Arcanine are Fire Fang and Fire Blast when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Fire Fang | 16 dps |
| Fire Blast | 40 dps |
Defense
| Thunder Fang | 10 dps |
| Fire Blast | 40 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Fang | 12 | 8.9 | 16 |
| Snarl | 12 | 12.7 | 10.9 |
| Bite Elite TM | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Thunder Fang | 12 | 13.3 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Blast | 140 | -23.8 | 40 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | -19.2 | 34.6 |
| Crunch | 70 | -10.3 | 21.9 |
| Flamethrower | 70 | -22.7 | 38.2 |
| Bulldoze Elite TM | 80 | -14.3 | 22.9 |
| Psychic Fangs | 30 | -27.5 | 25 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Arcanine?
Arcanine is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Arcanine are:
- Rampardos,
- Kingler,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Mamoswine,
- Excadrill.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 100% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 98% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earth Power | 96% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 96% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 95% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 94% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 93% |
| Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Rock Wrecker | 92% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earthquake | 91% |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw | Meteor Beam | 91% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Arcanine
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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