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Arcanine in Pokémon Black & White

#59 in the National Pokédex • Legendary Pokémon

Arcanine in the National Pokédex
Arcanine sprite

Normal

Shiny Arcanine sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

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Pokémon White

Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.

Pokémon details

Type

Fire

Category

Legendary Pokémon

Height

1.9 m (6'03")

Weight

155 kg (341.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0059

Arcanine in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

90

290

384

Attack

110

202

350

Defense

80

148

284

Sp. Atk

100

184

328

Sp. Def

80

148

284

Speed

95

175

317

Total

555

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Arcanine, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
194

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
75% male
25% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Growlithe

Growlithe

#58

Fire StoneUse Fire Stone
Arcanine

Arcanine

#59

Programmed wild held-item entries. Some species require imports and have no wild Black/White encounter.
Black
100%
White
100%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartBite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
StartRoar

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020
StartOdor Sleuth

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit with Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Normal--40
StartThunder Fang

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

Electric659515
StartFire Fang

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it burned.

Fire659515
39Extreme Speed

The user charges the target at blinding speed. This attack always goes before any other move.

Normal801005

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM05Roar

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM20Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

Normal--25
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

Grass12010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9510015
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire120855
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM43Flame Charge

The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat.

Fire5010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

Dark4010010
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM50Overheat

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Fire140905
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

Fire3010015
TM61Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-7515
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

Normal701005
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM78Bulldoze

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

Ground6010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM93Wild Charge

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.

Electric9010015
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
TM95Snarl

The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

Dark559515
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Learn these before evolving. The source describes the earlier form’s method; egg and Light Ball moves must be retained through evolution. Four-move combinations are not certified by this list.
Class
Acquisition
Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

Psychic--30

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 42)

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Prior evolution: egg

Close Combat

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.

Fighting1201005

Prior evolution: egg

Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010040

Prior evolution: egg

Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 45)

Double Kick

The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

Fighting3010030

Prior evolution: egg

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015

Prior evolution: egg

Ember

The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire4010025

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 6)

Fire Spin

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

Fire358515

Prior evolution: egg

Flame Burst

The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.

Fire7010015

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 31)

Flame Wheel

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire6010025

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 20)

Flare Blitz

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. The user sustains serious damage and may leave the target burned.

Fire12010015

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 56)

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Fire1009010

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 51)

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.

Normal--20

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 17)

Howl

The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.

Normal--40

Prior evolution: egg

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Prior evolution: egg

Leer

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

Normal-10030

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 9)

Morning Sun

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Normal--5

Prior evolution: egg

Reversal

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Fighting-10015

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 25)

Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.

Normal908520

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 34)

Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Normal12010010

Prior evolution: egg

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Dragon12010010

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

Lowers the foe’s Attack stat.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Flash Fire

Ability Slot 2

It powers up Fire-type moves if it’s hit by one.

Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

Justified(Hidden Ability)

Raises Attack when hit by a Dark-type move.

Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.

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