Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Arcanine's Attack does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Attack EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
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.
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.
Arcanine Weakness
Arcanine's Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Arcanine can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Excadrill can KO Arcanine with Earthquake (106-125%). Weavile deals 47-56% with Knock Off.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Arcanine View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x106-125%KO Rapid Spin18-21% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Arcanine View Weavile builds →Knock Off47-56% Ice Shard15-17% Pursuit29-35% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Arcanine View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x60-71% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Arcanine evolved from Growlithe's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Growlithe eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Growlithe pushed Arcanine to 555 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Arcanine to get Growlithe eggs easily using 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Close Combat, Covet and 10 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Arcanine Best Moveset
Safetygoggles and Intimidate form the backbone. Arcanine invests max HP and Attack EVs to play its physical attacker role properly, and Adamant nature pushes Attack higher. Extreme Speed handles the heavy lifting on offense. Dark coverage rounds it out.
Best Build
Arcanine best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Flare Blitz
- Protect
- Snarl
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Will O Wisp
- Flare Blitz
- Morning Sun
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Body Slam and Close Combat on Arcanine. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Overheat and Flare Blitz, they expand what Arcanine can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Arcanine in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Can't catch Arcanine directly. Start with Growlithe at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Growlithe to Arcanine is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Arcanine in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Arcanine starts with Growlithe at Lv. 31+ via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GrowlitheMt. Pyre - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31 Cave5%LateDexNav chainMt. Pyre - Area 5Omega RubyGrass Lv.31 Cave5%LateDexNav chainMt. Pyre - Area 6Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31 Cave5%LateDexNav chainMt. Pyre - Area 6Omega RubyGrass Lv.31 Cave5%LateDexNav chainMt. Pyre - Area 7Omega RubyGrass Lv.31 Cave5%LateDexNav chainMt. Pyre - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31 Cave5%LateDexNav chain
Step 2Arcanine ✓
Arcanine Guide
In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire meta, Arcanine already has 555 BST going for it, and Intimidate pushes the competitive value even higher. B-Tier attacker on our tier list. Extreme Speed with Safetygoggles is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Starmie (Water), Golem (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Arcanine. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Arcanine gets Intimidate, Flash Fire, and Justified. But Intimidate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Arcanine is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Arcanine has answers, but so do you. Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Arcanine appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves