In Ruby & Sapphire, Entei is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Calm Mind with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is Entei weak to?

In Ruby & Sapphire, Entei's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

What is the best ability for Entei?

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.

What role does Entei play in battle?

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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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.

Entei - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Sweeper

CTier

100Speed · Fast

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.

Base Stats

Pseudo

HP115

Attack115

Defense85

Sp. Atk90

Sp. Def75

Speed100

Total580

Details

Catch Rate

Legendary3 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height2.1 m

Weight198.0 kg

Base XP261

Abilities

PressureTop Pick

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Inner FocusHANot in game

Prevents flinching.

EV Yield

HP+1Atk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Strong Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

ENTEI embodies the passion of magma. This POKéMON is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.

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.

Entei Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Water, Ground, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

5Resist

0Immune

Score-1

Gen III Type Chart

Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Water Ground Rock

½xResist

Fire Grass Ice Bug Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (4)

Grass Ice Bug Steel

How to Beat Entei in Ruby & Sapphire (Best Counters)

In Ruby & Sapphire, Magneton's Thunderbolt hits Entei for 44-53%. Aerodactyl deals 84-99% with Rock Slide.

MagnetonWears down with Toxic, sturdy guarantees survival ElectricSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves ThunderboltSTAB Hidden Power Fire ToxicUtility Thunder Wave Damage vs Entei Thunderbolt 44-53% View Magneton builds →
Jirachi SteelPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves Fire Punch WishRecovery Calm Mind ProtectPriority View Jirachi builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Rock Slide Double Edge Hidden Power Flying Damage vs Entei Earthquake 2x 74-88% Rock Slide 2x 84-99% Double Edge 44-53% View Aerodactyl builds →
Starmie WaterPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Rapid Spin Ice Beam Thunderbolt SurfSTAB Damage vs Entei Rapid Spin 7-8% Ice Beam 12-14% Thunderbolt 24-28% Surf 2x 72-84% View Starmie builds →
ForretressThreatens with Spikes, sturdy guarantees survival, walls physical sets BugSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves SpikesHazard Rapid Spin Explosion Earthquake Damage vs Entei Rapid Spin 9-11% Explosion 43-51% Earthquake 2x 35-41% View Forretress builds →

Ruby & Sapphire 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

No Evolution

#244EnteiDoes not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

Ruby & Sapphire Entei Best Moveset

Leftovers buys the setup turn. Entei clicks Calm Mind, then starts cleaning with Flamethrower and utility options. Modest nature with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.

Best Build

Solid pick

Special Tank

Ability

Pressure

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Entei

Modest+SPA

Entei best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

SpA

SpD

Special Tank Moveset

Calm Mind
FlamethrowerSTAB
SubstituteUtility
Hidden Power Grass

Recommended Teammates

SalamenceDecent

SwampertDecent

DugtrioDecent

Moves

TMs carry this one. Entei learns Fire Blast and Flamethrower 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

Lv 1

Bite

C6010025Dark

Lv 1

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 11

Ember

—4010025Fire

Lv 21

Roar-6

C——20Normal

Lv 31

Fire Spin

—357015Fire

Lv 41

Stomp

C6510020Normal

Lv 51

Flamethrower

S9510015Fire

Lv 61

Swagger

——9015Normal

Lv 71

Fire Blast

A120855Fire

Lv 81

Calm Mind

S——20Psychic

TM Moves

TM04

Calm Mind

S——20Psychic

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM28

Dig

—6010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

A120855Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

S9510015Fire

HM05

Flash

——7020Normal

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM23

Iron Tail

C1007515Steel

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM33

Reflect

D——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

—2010015Fighting

TM37

Sandstorm

———10Rock

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM22

Solar Beam

B12010010Grass

HM04

Strength

—8010015Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

B——5Fire

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Entei doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Entei can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Entei in Ruby & Sapphire

Entei doesn't appear in Ruby & Sapphire. 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.

Catch in the wild in:

FireRedWalking · Roaming Kanto · Post-Team Rocket on Five Island (with Bulbasaur

Then trade to Ruby & Sapphire.

Also found in:

Gold Crystal HeartGold Ultra Moon

Entei Guide

In Ruby & Sapphire, Entei is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Calm Mind with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ruby & Sapphire, Entei's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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

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