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
15.6dps
42dps
Defense
11dps
36dps
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:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Arcanine, which would have 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 3,425.
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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Fang | 13 | 15.6 |
| Snarl | 11 | 11 |
| Thunder Fang | 10 | 10 |
| Bite Elite TM | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | 65 | 39 |
| Fire Blast | 140 | 42 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | 36 |
| Crunch | 65 | 21.7 |
| Psychic Fangs | 25 | 25 |
| Scorching Sands | 90 | 30 |
| Bulldoze Elite TM | 80 | 22.9 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
Counters & Raids
What counters Arcanine?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Arcanine are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Kyogre,
- Rampardos,
- Groudon,
- Kingler.
Arcanine is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
227 |
| Defense |
|
166 |
| Stamina |
|
207 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,298 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,731 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,597 |
|
Level 40 |
3,029 |
|
Level 50 |
3,425 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,164 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,813 |