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. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. 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 |
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Water is super effective against EnteiView Volcanion → | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Ground is super effective against EnteiView Mamoswine → | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Ground is super effective against EnteiView Excadrill → | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Rock is super effective against EnteiView Terrakion → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion's Sludge Bomb hits Entei for 50-59%. Mamoswine's Earthquake also KOs at 145-170%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Entei View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb50-59% Fire Blast46-54% | ||
Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Entei View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x145-170%KO Ice Shard15-17% Knock Off32-37% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Entei View Terrakion builds →Close Combat90-106%KO Stone Edge 2x151-178%KO Earthquake 2x101-119%KO | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Sun & Moon 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 Attack and Speed EVs with Pressure mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Entei best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sacred Fire
- Extreme Speed
- Stomping Tantrum
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Iron Head
- Stone Edge
- Sacred Fire
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Entei picks up Eruption and Sacred Fire along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 8 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Entei in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Entei in Sun & Moon. It's available in Gold, Crystal, or Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Entei is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Entei Guide
In Sun & Moon, Entei is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Sacredfire 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 physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Sacredfire, Extreme Speed, Stompingtantrum, and Stone Edge. Sacredfire leads at 24% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
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- 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