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. In Trainer Battles, Fire Fang and Wild Charge deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
15.6DPS
42DPS
Defending
15.6DPS
36DPS
Trainer Battles
3EPT
2.22DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Growlithe family. Arcanine evolves from Growlithe for 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Arcanine:
Game images
Arcanine, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Arcanine is a Fire Pokémon which evolves from Growlithe. It is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Arcanine's best 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Fang | 13 | 15.6 |
| Bite Elite TM | 6 | 12 |
| Snarl | 11 | 11 |
| Thunder Fang | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Scorching Sands | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Fire Blast | 140 | 1 | 1.68 |
| Bulldoze Elite TM | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Flamethrower | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Psychic Fangs | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Arcanine?
Arcanine is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The best counter to Arcanine is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Primal Groudon, Mega Greninja and Mega Diancie.
The top Arcanine counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 99% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 95% | |
| Mega Greninja | 94% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 93% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 92% | |
| Primal Groudon | 91% | |
| Mega Diancie | 90% |
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 |