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Arcanine
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,466 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Arcanine
Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,466 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Arcanine has base stats of 227 Attack, 166 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 600.
Arcanine can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Arcanine is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Sunny weather, Arcanine receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Arcanine is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Fang STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Snarl | Dark | 12 | +12 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
| Thunder Fang STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bite ELITE | Dark | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Blast STAB | Fire | 140 | -80 | - | 140 | -80 |
| Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | -50 | - | 100 | -45 |
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | -33 | - | 70 | -45 |
| Flamethrower STAB | Fire | 70 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Psychic Fangs STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scorching Sands STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bulldoze ELITE STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Arcanine takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Arcanine takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Arcanine
Top Pokémon to use when battling Arcanine in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rampardos
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 2 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 3 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 4 |
Kyogre
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 5 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
Inteleon
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 7 |
Garchomp
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
| 8 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 9 |
Excadrill
| Ground Steel | 255 | 129 | 242 | 3,711 |
| 10 |
Kleavor
| Bug Rock | 253 | 174 | 172 | 3,600 |
🏆 Arcanine PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 4 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 9 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 1,496 |
| 10 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 1,500 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 32 | 2,496 |
| 2 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 32 | 2,497 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 32 | 2,499 |
| 4 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 32 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 32 | 2,494 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 32 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 32 | 2,498 |
| 8 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 2,492 |
| 9 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 2,498 |
| 10 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 32 | 2,499 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Arcanine IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,597 | 1,298 | 1,731 | 2,164 | 3,029 | 3,435 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,591 | 1,295 | 1,727 | 2,159 | 3,022 | 3,427 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,589 | 1,294 | 1,726 | 2,158 | 3,021 | 3,425 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,573 | 1,286 | 1,715 | 2,144 | 3,002 | 3,403 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,571 | 1,285 | 1,713 | 2,142 | 2,999 | 3,400 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,549 | 1,274 | 1,699 | 2,124 | 2,974 | 3,372 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,526 | 1,263 | 1,684 | 2,105 | 2,947 | 3,341 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,543 | 1,271 | 1,695 | 2,119 | 2,967 | 3,364 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,479 | 1,239 | 1,652 | 2,066 | 2,892 | 3,279 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,252 | 1,126 | 1,501 | 1,877 | 2,628 | 2,979 |
📋 Arcanine Forms
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Arcanine with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,435 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,029 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,652 - 1,731 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,066 - 2,164 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,652 - 1,731 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,239 - 1,298 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Arcanine with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 26 | 3,029 |
| 2 | 3,029 | 27 | 3,029 |
| 3 | 3,029 | 28 | 3,029 |
| 4 | 3,029 | 29 | 3,029 |
| 5 | 408 | 30 | 2,597 |
| 6 | 3,029 | 31 | 3,029 |
| 7 | 3,029 | 32 | 3,029 |
| 8 | 3,029 | 33 | 3,029 |
| 9 | 3,029 | 34 | 3,029 |
| 10 | 865 | 35 | 2,813 |
| 11 | 3,029 | 36 | 3,029 |
| 12 | 3,029 | 37 | 3,029 |
| 13 | 3,029 | 38 | 3,029 |
| 14 | 3,029 | 39 | 3,029 |
| 15 | 1,298 | 40 | 3,029 |
| 16 | 3,029 | 41 | 3,029 |
| 17 | 3,029 | 42 | 3,029 |
| 18 | 3,029 | 43 | 3,029 |
| 19 | 3,029 | 44 | 3,029 |
| 20 | 1,731 | 45 | 3,240 |
| 21 | 3,029 | 46 | 3,029 |
| 22 | 3,029 | 47 | 3,029 |
| 23 | 3,029 | 48 | 3,029 |
| 24 | 3,029 | 49 | 3,029 |
| 25 | 2,164 | 50 | 3,435 |
📖 Complete Arcanine Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Arcanine (#059) is a Fire-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,466 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Arcanine is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Arcanine in 2026.
📊 Arcanine Stats Analysis
Arcanine's Attack stat is 227 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Arcanine a strong damage dealer.
With 166 Defense (Good) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 600. This gives Arcanine reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Arcanine's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Arcanine Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Arcanine depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Fire Fang (Fast) with Fire Blast (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Arcanine has 4 Fast Attacks and 7 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Arcanine has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Arcanine PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Arcanine can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fire typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Grass, Ice-type threats while being weak to Water, Ground, Rock types.
Master League
In Master League, Arcanine faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Arcanine Raid Guide & Counters
Arcanine appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Water, Ground, Rock-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Arcanine at Level 20 (1,652 - 1,731 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,066 - 2,164 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,731 CP.
🎯 How to Get Arcanine in Pokémon GO
Arcanine can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Arcanine Evolution Guide
Arcanine is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Arcanine
Shadow Arcanine is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Arcanine's effective Attack becomes ~272. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Arcanine in Pokémon GO
Shiny Arcanine is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Arcanine gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,066 - 2,164 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Arcanine
Q: What is Arcanine's max CP?
A: 3,435 CP at Level 50, or 3,029 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Arcanine good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Arcanine be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Arcanine is available.
Q: What is Arcanine weak to?
A: Water, Ground, Rock-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Fire Fang + Fire Blast for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.