Stats & Training
Raw HP carries Entei's bulk more than the defenses do. Sp. Def barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A near-impossible to catch Volcano Pokemon that yields 3 HP and Attack EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
Entei Weakness
Entei is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 115 HP and balanced defenses, Entei 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 type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Excadrill can KO Entei with Earthquake (89-104%). Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (86-101%). Politoed deals 47-55% with Scald.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Entei View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x89-104%KO Rapid Spin15-18% Rock Slide 2x44-53% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Entei View Terrakion builds →Close Combat51-60% Stone Edge 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Entei View Politoed builds →Scald 2x47-55% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Entei View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x150-176%KO Stone Edge 2x150-176%KO Megahorn30-35% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Entei is strong overall with 580 total stats as a Fire legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Black & White Entei Best Moveset
the remaining moves gives Entei answers even while choice-locked. Choice Band provides raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and max HP and Attack EVs with Pressure mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Entei best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Flamethrower
- Fire Spin
- Flare Blitz
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Entei learns Eruption and Overheat naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Dark and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Entei in Black & White
Entei doesn't appear in Black & White. Transfer it from Gold, Crystal, or Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Entei is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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Entei Guide
In Black & White, Entei is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Extreme Speed with Choice Band is the standard set.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Entei. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its hidden ability Inner Focus can work in specific setups.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Entei is a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
In Black & White, the best way to handle Entei: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
First obtainable in Gold & Silver, Entei has been featured in 17 titles across 9 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves