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No. 0059 · Generation I · Kanto

Arcanine

The Legendary Pokémon

TL;DR. Arcanine is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 555. A POKéMON that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.

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A POKéMON that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.

Height1.9 m

Weight155.0 kg

AbilitiesIntimidate, Flash Fire

HiddenJustified

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 555. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 90

Attack 110

Defense 80

Sp. Attack 100

Sp. Defense 80

Speed 95

Total555

555 base stat total, the 124th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Fire-types.

110 base Attack, Arcanine's strongest stat, ranking 14th of 81 Fire-types.

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

Daily Pokémon · Video

Arcanine on Daily Pokémon

Arcanine was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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Jul 21, 2026

Pokémon GO

Arcanine 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, Arcanine reaches 3,029 CP at level 40 and 3,466 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack227

GO Defense166

GO Stamina207

Max CP (L40)3,029

Max CP (L50)3,425

Best buddy (L51)3,466

Raid catch CP 1,652–1,731 (L20). Weather boosted 2,066–2,164 (L25).

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Competitive

Arcanine in competitive play.

Arcanine is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #511 in the Great League.

Curse Sweeper

Curse / Flare Blitz / Extreme Speed / Crunch

ItemLeftovers
NatureAdamant
EVs248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
TeraNormal

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #511 76.9 score

Ultra League #302 80.1 score

Master League #196 63.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Arcanine.

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

What type is Arcanine?

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

What is Arcanine weak to?

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

What is Arcanine resistant to?

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

How does Arcanine evolve?

Arcanine evolves from Growlithe (Use Fire Stone). Arcanine is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Arcanine from?

Arcanine was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0059.

What are Arcanine's base stats?

Arcanine has HP 90, Attack 110, Defense 80, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 80, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 555.

What are Arcanine's abilities?

Arcanine can have the abilities Intimidate, Flash Fire, plus the Hidden Ability Justified.

Is Arcanine legendary or mythical?

No. Arcanine is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Arcanine's best stat?

Arcanine's highest base stat is Attack at 110, which ranks 14th of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.

Is Arcanine good?

Arcanine has a base stat total of 555, the 124th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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