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Shadow Arcanine

Shadow Arcanine (Shadow)Fire
  • sunny
Shadow Arcanine is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,029 CP and is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fire Fang / Flamethrower. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Arcanine Stats and Max CP

227 ATK
166 DEF
207 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3425 CP
Lvl 40
3029 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2164 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1731 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1298 CP

Shadow Arcanine's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#279
FireFire-type
#36
Great LeagueGreat League
#745
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#340
Master LeagueMaster League
#221

Shadow Arcanine Type Chart

Shadow Arcanine takes increased damage from:Shadow Arcanine takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Shadow Arcanine takes reduced damage from:Shadow Arcanine takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Shadow Arcanine best moveset

Moves

Fire Fang + Flamethrower

Fire
FireFire Fang
FireFlamethrower
Shadow Arcanine's best Fire-type moveset is Fire Fang / Flamethrower, with 15.66 DPS and 275.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Arcanine ranks #36 (B Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
1.FireFire FangElectricWild Charge13.8215.74276.8
2.FireFire FangFireFlamethrower13.7615.66275.6
3.FireFire FangFireFire Blast13.4815.35270.0
4.DarkSnarlElectricWild Charge13.1414.96263.1
5.DarkSnarlFireFlamethrower12.9914.80260.3
6.FireFire FangGroundScorching Sands12.9514.74259.4
7.ElectricThunder FangElectricWild Charge12.7914.56256.2
8.DarkSnarlFireFire Blast12.6814.44254.1
1–8 of 32

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite *640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • DarkSnarl11131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Snarl
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Snarl has no special effects.
    See Snarl details page ↗
  • ElectricThunder Fang10131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunder Fang
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Thunder Fang has no special effects.
    See Thunder Fang details page ↗
  • FireFire Fang1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Fang
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Fire Fang has no special effects.
    See Fire Fang details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkCrunch65333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Crunch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Crunch details page ↗
  • ElectricWild Charge90502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Wild Charge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Wild Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
    See Wild Charge details page ↗
  • FireFire Blast1401004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage140
    Energy80

    Effects
    Fire Blast has no special effects.
    See Fire Blast details page ↗
  • FireFlamethrower65502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Flamethrower has no special effects.
    See Flamethrower details page ↗
  • GroundScorching Sands90503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Scorching Sands
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Scorching Sands has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Scorching Sands details page ↗
  • GroundBulldoze *80503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bulldoze
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bulldoze has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bulldoze details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PsychicPsychic Fangs25331.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psychic Fangs
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage25
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage40
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Psychic Fangs has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Psychic Fangs details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Arcanine's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Arcanine's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Arcanine has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Arcanine CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Arcanine reaches a maximum of 3,029 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,591–1,731 CP, rising to 1,989–2,164 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,239–1,298 CP.

Max CPMax CP3029 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1239 CP - 1298 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1652 CP - 1731 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1591 CP - 1731 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1989 CP - 2164 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Arcanine Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
142 CP2134 CP3225 CP
4317 CP5408 CP6500 CP
7591 CP8683 CP9774 CP
10865 CP11952 CP121038 CP
131125 CP141212 CP151298 CP
161385 CP171471 CP181558 CP
191644 CP201731 CP211817 CP
221904 CP231991 CP242077 CP
252164 CP262250 CP272337 CP
282423 CP292510 CP302597 CP
312640 CP322683 CP332726 CP
342770 CP352813 CP362856 CP
372900 CP382943 CP392986 CP
403029 CP413068 CP423106 CP
433145 CP443185 CP453224 CP
463264 CP473304 CP483344 CP
493384 CP503425 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#59
Height1.9 m
Weight155 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate6%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
GrowlitheGrowlithe
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
ArcanineArcanine
  • Growlithe evolves into Arcanine which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Arcanine
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Arcanine

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Arcanine's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Arcanine.

Fire Fire

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Arcanine Candy360 Shadow Arcanine Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Arcanine Candy12 Shadow Arcanine Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Arcanine Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Arcanine Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Arcanine Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Arcanine Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Arcanine Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Arcanine Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Arcanine Candy-

Shadow Arcanine Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Arcanine from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Arcanine in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Arcanine family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Arcanine in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

GrowlitheGrowlithe
ArcanineArcanine
Dynamax Growlithe (Dynamax)Dynamax Growlithe
Dynamax Arcanine (Dynamax)Dynamax Arcanine
Hisuian Growlithe (Hisuian)Hisuian Growlithe
Hisuian Arcanine (Hisuian)Hisuian Arcanine
Shadow Hisuian Growlithe (Hisuian Shadow)Shadow Hisuian Growlithe
Shadow Hisuian Arcanine (Hisuian Shadow)Shadow Hisuian Arcanine
Shadow Growlithe (Shadow)Shadow Growlithe
Shadow Arcanine (Shadow)Shadow Arcanine

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer4s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer11s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Arcanine

Shadow Arcanine high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Arcanine. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Arcanine Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Arcanine Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueA POKéMON that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
YellowA legendary POKé­ MON in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.
GoldThis legendary Chinese POKEMON is considered magnif­ icent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
SilverIts magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
CrystalAn ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairies.
Ruby, SapphireARCANINE is known for its high speed. It is said to be capable of running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within this POKéMON’s body is its source of power.
EmeraldThis fleet-footed POKéMON is said to run over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within its body is its source of power.
FireRedA POKéMON that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an unbelievable speed.
LeafGreenA POKéMON that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIts proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
HeartGoldThis legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
SoulSilverIts magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can’t help but grovel before it.
Black 2, White 2, SwordThe sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.
X, ShieldA Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
YIts magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can’t help but grovel before it.
Omega RubyArcanine is known for its high speed. It is said to be capable of running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within this Pokémon’s body is its source of power.
Alpha SapphireArcanine is known for its high speed. It is said to be capable of running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within this Pokémon’s body is its source of power.
SunOverflowing with beauty and majesty, this strong Pokémon appears in ancient Eastern folklore.
MoonThe fire burning inside its body serves as the energy to fuel it as it runs great distances. It appears in many legends.
Ultra SunLegends tell of its fighting alongside a general and conquering a whole country.
Ultra MoonThere are so many old tales about them that they’re called legendary Pokémon, but there are way more of them around than you’d expect.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!A legendary Pokémon in the East. Many people are charmed by the grace and beauty of its running.
Legends: ArceusSnaps at its foes with fangs cloaked in blazing flame. Despite its bulk, it deftly feints every which way, leading opponents on a deceptively merry chase as it all but dances around them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Arcanine’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fire-type Pokémon, Shadow Arcanine is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Arcanine in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Arcanine in Pokémon GO are Fire Fang and Wild Charge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.736 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 276.838.

How does Shadow Arcanine perform in Raids?

Shadow Arcanine is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Arcanine rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Shadow Arcanine is a B-Tier Fire-type attacker, ranking at number #36 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Arcanine?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Arcanine: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Delphox.

What is Shadow Arcanine’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Arcanine’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3029 CP and 3425 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Arcanine be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Arcanine can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Arcanine Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Arcanine cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.