Arcanine

#128 in the Crystal Pokédex • Legendary Pokémon

Arcanine

#128 in the Crystal Pokédex • Legendary Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

290

384

Attack

110

202

350

Defense

148

284

Sp. Atk

100

184

328

Sp. Def

148

284

Speed

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.

Growlithe

Poliwag

Normal

Shiny

Arcanine

Legendary Pokémon

#128

Height

1.9 m (6'03")

Weight

155 kg (341.7 lbs)

Abilities

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Arcanine takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Johto #128
EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	75
Base Exp.	194

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	75% male 25% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Crystal

An ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairies.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Growlithe #127	Use Fire Stone	Arcanine #128

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Roar	Status	-	100	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
Start	Flame Wheel	Special	60	100	25	An attack that may cause a burn.
50	Extreme Speed	Physical	80	100	5	A powerful first- strike move.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

		Class				Description
TM02	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
TM03	Curse	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
TM08	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The power varies with the Pokémon.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
TM13	Snore	Physical	40	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
TM20	Endure	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
TM24	Dragon Breath	Special	60	100	20	A strong breath attack.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
TM34	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
TM35	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	An attack that may cause a burn.
TM39	Swift	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.