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No. 0244 · Generation II · Johto

Entei

The Volcano Pokémon

TL;DR. Entei is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 580. Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Un able to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.

Fire

Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Un able to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.

Height2.1 m

Weight198.0 kg

AbilitiesPressure

HiddenInner Focus

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 115

Attack 115

Defense 85

Sp. Attack 90

Sp. Defense 75

Speed 100

Total580

580 base stat total, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 7th among Fire-types.

115 base HP, Entei's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 81 Fire-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Entei in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Entei reaches 3,473 CP at level 40 and 3,973 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack235

GO Defense171

GO Stamina251

Max CP (L40)3,473

Max CP (L50)3,926

Best buddy (L51)3,973

Raid catch CP 1,900–1,984 (L20). Weather boosted 2,375–2,480 (L25).

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Competitive

Entei in competitive play.

Entei is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #870 in the Great League.

All-Out Attacker

Extreme Speed / Sacred Fire / Stone Edge / Crunch

ItemChoice Band
AbilityInner Focus
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraNormal, Dark

Doubles OU

Choice Band

Sacred Fire / Extreme Speed / Stomping Tantrum / Iron Head

ItemChoice Band
AbilityInner Focus
NatureAdamant
EVs252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe
TeraNormal

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #870 65.8 score

Ultra League #472 74.7 score

Master League #139 70.1 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Entei.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Entei, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Entei?

Entei is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Entei weak to?

Entei takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Entei resistant to?

Entei resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

Does Entei evolve?

Entei does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Entei from?

Entei was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0244.

What are Entei's base stats?

Entei has HP 115, Attack 115, Defense 85, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 75, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 580.

What are Entei's abilities?

Entei can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Inner Focus.

Is Entei legendary or mythical?

Yes. Entei is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Entei's best stat?

Entei's highest base stat is HP at 115, which ranks 1st of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.

Is Entei good?

Entei has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 7th among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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