Arcanine

Official artwork of ArcanineFire Shiny Pokémon icon

Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 3425 in Pokémon GO. Arcanine's best moveset is Fire Fang and Flamethrower. It is weather boosted by Sunny weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Arcanine is available in Pokémon GO.

Arcanine is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

Stats

Max CP3425 CP
Attack227 ATK
Defense166 DEF
Stamina207 STA
Weather Boost
  • sunnySunny
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedArcanine can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance3 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#59
Height1.9 m
Weight155 kg
RegionKanto Generation 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
5 Candy
300 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
50 Candy
50000 Candy

Arcanine type chart

Takes increased damage
GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%
Takes decreased damage
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Arcanine's best moves and movesets

Moves

Arcanine's best moveset is Fire Fang and Flamethrower, with 14.77 DPS (damage per second) and 411.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny weather.

Best Arcanine moves
DPS14.77
TDO411.73
Score28.9
Weather Boost
  • sunny
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Arcanine with its best moveset, we recommend to use Fire Fang/Wild Charge. You will lose around 2.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Arcanine's strongest moveset (Fire Fang/Flamethrower).

Arcanine moves comparison

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

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.FireFire Fang FireFlamethrower 14.77411.728.9
      2.FireFire Fang ElectricWild Charge 14.46403.228.3
      3.FireFire Fang FireFire Blast 14.26397.627.9
      4.FireFire Fang GroundScorching Sands 13.73383.026.9
      5.DarkSnarl FireFlamethrower 13.72382.726.9
      6.DarkBite *FireFlamethrower 13.55377.926.5
      7.ElectricThunder Fang FireFlamethrower 13.51376.726.5
      8.DarkSnarl ElectricWild Charge 13.44374.726.3
      9.DarkBite *ElectricWild Charge 13.34371.926.1
      10.ElectricThunder Fang ElectricWild Charge 13.23369.025.9
      11.DarkBite *FireFire Blast 13.00362.625.5
      12.DarkSnarl FireFire Blast 12.96361.425.4
      1 of 3

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkBite *6Damage4Energy
        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
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Bite has no special effects.
        See Bite details page ↗
      • FireFire Fang12Damage8Energy
        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
        Damage12
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration0.9s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy5

        Effects
        Fire Fang has no special effects.
        See Fire Fang details page ↗
      • DarkSnarl12Damage14Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Snarl
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage12
        Energy14
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy13

        Effects
        Snarl has no special effects.
        See Snarl details page ↗
      • ElectricThunder Fang12Damage16Energy
        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
        Damage12
        Energy16
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.2s
        Damage window0.4s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy5

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

      Charged Moves

      • FireFlamethrower70Damage50Energy
        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
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.2s
        Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Flamethrower has no special effects.
        See Flamethrower details page ↗
      • GroundBulldoze *80Damage50Energy
        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
        Energy60

        Effects
        Bulldoze has no special effects.
        See Bulldoze details page ↗
      • FireFire Blast140Damage100Energy
        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
        Duration4.2s
        Damage window3.1s - 3.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage140
        Energy80

        Effects
        Fire Blast has no special effects.
        See Fire Blast details page ↗
      • ElectricWild Charge90Damage50Energy
        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
        Duration2.6s
        Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
        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 ↗
      • DarkCrunch70Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Crunch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.2s
        Damage window1.3s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Crunch has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Crunch details page ↗
      • PsychicPsychic Fangs30Damage33Energy
        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
        Damage30
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.2s
        Damage window0.4s - 1.1s
        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 ↗
      • GroundScorching Sands95Damage50Energy
        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
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.2s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Scorching Sands has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Scorching Sands details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Arcanine has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Arcanine Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Arcanine's Max CP is at Level 50. Arcanine Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP3425 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 catchRaids1652 CP - 1731 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • sunnySunny
      2066 CP - 2164 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Arcanine Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      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

      Arcanine evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of GrowlitheGrowlithe
      • Candy Icon50 Candy
      Thumbnail image of ArcanineArcanine
      • Growlithe evolves into Arcanine which costs 50 Candy.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Arcanine

      Photobomb

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

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HoundoomMega Pokémon iconMega Houndoom
      DarkFire
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega Blaziken
      FireFighting
      Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal Groudon
      GroundFire
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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 and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Arcanine Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Arcanine in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
              Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
              Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
              Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
              Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Arcanine, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              List of Arcanine costumes

              Photobomb

              A list of Arcanine costumes available in Pokémon GO.

              No costume sprites available

              Arcanine high resolution sprites

              Photobomb

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

              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.