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Arcanine is one of the most recognizable Fire-type Pokemon, known for its high Attack, strong Speed, Intimidate utility, evolution from Growlithe and Hisuian regional form. This guide covers Arcanine’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Hisuian Arcanine and Pokemon Champions build information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Regional Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Arcanine guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Build |
| Quick Facts | Stats |
| Best Moves | All Moves |
| Weaknesses | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Arcanine is the evolution of Growlithe. It is a Fire-type Pokemon known for its majestic canine design, strong physical offense, high Speed, Intimidate support and long-running popularity across the Pokemon series.
Competitive Overview
Arcanine can be a strong competitive Pokemon because of its solid stats, Intimidate support, Fire-type pressure and access to priority with Extreme Speed. It can function as a physical attacker, bulky support Pokemon or flexible utility option depending on team needs.
Arcanine’s biggest strengths are moves like Flare Blitz, Extreme Speed, Will-O-Wisp, Snarl, Wild Charge and Close Combat. Its biggest issues are its weaknesses to Water, Ground and Rock-type attacks, along with recoil damage from some of its strongest moves.
Featured Competitive Build
Hisuian Arcanine is a high-risk, high-reward Fire and Rock-type attacker in Pokemon Champions that can pressure teams with strong physical damage and powerful same-type attacks.
This build uses Hisuian Arcanine’s offensive pressure, Rock Head synergy and strong coverage to create a threatening physical attacker for competitive teams.
Flare Blitz, Head Smash, Extreme Speed and Protect
Rock Head for Hisuian Arcanine or Intimidate for regular Arcanine
Jolly or Adamant
Choice Band, Safety Goggles or Sitrus Berry
Here are the key facts to know about Arcanine, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Arcanine
National Dex
#0059
Type
Fire
Species
Legendary Pokemon
Height
6’03” / 1.9 m
190 cm
Weight
341.7 lbs / 155.0 kg
155 kg
Abilities
Intimidate, Flash Fire, Justified
Arcanine has strong Attack, solid Speed and balanced overall stats. Its combination of Intimidate, Fire-type offense and utility moves gives it a flexible role across many Pokemon games.
Arcanine has a useful movepool with Fire, Normal, Electric, Fighting, Dark and support options. These are some of Arcanine’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Fire-type physical attack that gives Arcanine major damage potential, though it causes recoil.
A strong priority move that lets Arcanine finish weakened opponents before they can move.
A reliable Fire-type special attack that gives Arcanine consistent damage without recoil.
A valuable utility move that burns physical attackers and helps Arcanine support its team.
A useful Dark-type support move that lowers opponents’ Special Attack and helps Arcanine reduce incoming damage.
Electric-type coverage that helps Arcanine hit Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
Strong Fighting-type coverage that helps Arcanine hit Rock, Steel, Dark, Ice and Normal-type Pokemon.
A key utility move in doubles and Pokemon Champions that helps Arcanine scout attacks and stay safe during important turns.
Arcanine can learn a wide move pool across different Pokemon games, including Fire, Normal, Fighting, Electric, Dark and support moves. Use the section below to view Arcanine’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel and Fairy-type moves, but it is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type attacks.
Type
Fire
Weaknesses
Water, Ground and Rock
Resistances
Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel and Fairy
Immunity
None
Arcanine’s abilities help it reduce physical damage, switch into Fire-type attacks or improve offensive pressure depending on the game and format.
Lowers the opposing Pokemon’s Attack when Arcanine enters battle. This makes Arcanine a strong physical damage control option.
Powers up Arcanine’s Fire-type moves after it is hit by a Fire-type attack. This can help Arcanine switch into Fire moves and threaten back with stronger damage.
Raises Arcanine’s Attack when it is hit by a Dark-type move. This can help offensive Arcanine sets become more threatening.
Arcanine evolves from Growlithe when exposed to a Fire Stone. Hisuian Arcanine evolves from Hisuian Growlithe when exposed to a Fire Stone.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Growlithe with a Fire Stone
Regional Line
Evolves from Hisuian Growlithe with a Fire Stone
Arcanine’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Arcanine is obtained by catching or receiving Growlithe and using a Fire Stone. Hisuian Arcanine is usually obtained from Hisuian Growlithe with a Fire Stone when the regional form is supported.
| Game | Where to Find Arcanine |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Trade from another game. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe. |
| Game | Where to Find Arcanine |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or trade from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arcanine |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arcanine |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or trade from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arcanine |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arcanine |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or trade from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arcanine |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arcanine |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained. Arcanine can also be obtained through supported raids, trades or transfer. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained. Arcanine can also be obtained through supported raids, trades or transfer. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Use a Fire Stone on Hisuian Growlithe to obtain Hisuian Arcanine. |
| Game | Where to Find Arcanine |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained. Hisuian Arcanine can be obtained through supported transfer, trade or event methods when available. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Use a Fire Stone on Growlithe when obtained. Hisuian Arcanine can be obtained through supported transfer, trade or event methods when available. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arcanine |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Hisuian Arcanine is Arcanine’s regional form from Hisui. It changes Arcanine from a Fire-type Pokemon into a Fire and Rock-type Pokemon and is known for its rugged mane, powerful physical attacks and high-risk offensive pressure.
Category
Legendary Pokemon
Type
Fire / Rock
Height
6’07”
Weight
370.4 lbs
Hisuian Arcanine has Intimidate, Flash Fire and Rock Head as key abilities. Rock Head is especially important for offensive sets because it can remove recoil from certain powerful attacks.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Arcanine. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokemon. Hisuian Arcanine is Fire and Rock-type.
Arcanine is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves. Hisuian Arcanine is weak to Water, Ground, Fighting and Rock-type moves.
Arcanine evolves from Growlithe when exposed to a Fire Stone. Hisuian Arcanine evolves from Hisuian Growlithe with a Fire Stone.
Arcanine’s abilities are Intimidate, Flash Fire and Justified. Hisuian Arcanine can also use Rock Head in supported games and formats.
Arcanine’s best moves often include Flare Blitz, Extreme Speed, Flamethrower, Will-O-Wisp, Snarl, Wild Charge, Close Combat and Protect.
Yes, Arcanine can be useful because of its strong Attack, solid Speed, Intimidate support, Fire-type pressure and priority with Extreme Speed.
The most common way to get Arcanine is to use a Fire Stone on Growlithe. Hisuian Arcanine is usually obtained by using a Fire Stone on Hisuian Growlithe.
Yes, Arcanine has Hisuian Arcanine, a regional form that is Fire and Rock-type.
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