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#0059 Hisuian Arcanine

Arcanine standard-form artwork
Artwork shows Arcanine’s standard form.
Artwork: PokéAPI.
FireRock
Abilities
IntimidateLowers the foe’s Attack when it enters battle.Flash FireActively draws all Fire-type attacks; each time hit by a Fire-type move, Special Attack rises by one stage.
Hidden ability
Rock HeadProtects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Capture
Gender
25.0% female
Egg groups
Field
Growth
Slow
EV yield
2 Attack
Hisuian Arcanine’s base stats
HP95
Attack115
Defense80
Sp. Atk95
Sp. Def80
Speed90
Total555

Where to find it

Evolve Hisuian Growlithe

Evolution

Evolves from Hisuian Growlithe using Fire Stone.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Hisuian Arcanine’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
On evolutionExtreme SpeedNormalPhysical801005The user attacks at blinding speed. This move always strikes first.
1Flame WheelFirePhysical8010015Wraps itself in flames and attacks. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
1Fire FangFirePhysical659515The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. 10% chance to burn the foe or make it flinch.
1Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015The user charges at the foe in a blazing assault. The user takes damage, too.
1HowlNormalStatus——40The user howls loudly to raise its spirit. Raises its Attack by 1 stage.
1Helping HandNormalStatus——20The user helps out an ally, making the power of its attack 1.5 times higher.
1CrunchDarkPhysical8010015The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. 20% chance to lower its Defense by 1 stage.
1ReversalFightingPhysicalvar.10015An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
1RetaliateNormalPhysical701005The user avenges a fainted ally. Its power rises if an ally fainted on the previous turn.
1Take DownNormalPhysical908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
1AgilityPsychicStatus——30The user lightens its body to move at high speed. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical509015The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.
1EmberFireSpecial4010025The foe is attacked with small flames. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
1RoarNormalStatus——20The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
1BiteDarkPhysical6010025The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
1LeerNormalStatus—10030The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
1Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
5FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
64Raging FuryFirePhysical12010010The user rampages for 2 to 3 turns, spewing flames. It then becomes confused.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Hisuian Arcanine can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855The foe is hit by an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM50OverheatFireSpecial130905The user burns fiercely, holding nothing back. Its Sp. Atk then falls by 2 stages.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM59Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus—8515The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM76Stealth RockRockStatus——20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM96Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020Covers itself in flames and attacks. Builds momentum to raise Speed.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
TM118Smart StrikeSteelPhysical70—10Stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack always hits.
TM121Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical8510010Bites the target with psychic power and can destroy Light Screen and Reflect.
TM130Scorching SandsGroundSpecial7010010Hurls scorching sand at the target. May burn the target.

Move tutors

Moves Hisuian Arcanine can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005The user fights up close without guarding itself. It lowers its Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stage.

Cianwood City · Cost: Rare Candy ×3

Requirements: Cianwood City: Ace Trainer Hans unlocks Close Combat

Cianwood City

Extreme SpeedNormalPhysical801005The user attacks at blinding speed. This move always strikes first.

Goldenrod City · Cost: Lemonade ×1

Requirements: Goldenrod City: small extras

Goldenrod City

Fire FangFirePhysical659515The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. 10% chance to burn the foe or make it flinch.

Mt. Moon · Cost: Dusk Ball ×1

Mt. Moon

Flame WheelFirePhysical8010015Wraps itself in flames and attacks. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015The user charges at the foe in a blazing assault. The user takes damage, too.

Resort Zone Pokémon Center · Cost: Fast Ball ×1

Requirements: Resort Zone (Johto): the broke backpacker

Resort Zone restaurant

Heat WaveFireSpecial959010The user exhales a heated breath on the foe. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015The user slams the foe with its steel-hard head. 30% chance to make the target flinch.
OutrageDragonPhysical12010010The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. However, it then becomes confused.
Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.
SnarlDarkSpecial559515The user yells at the foe relentlessly, lowering its Sp. Atk.
Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515The user bites with electrified fangs. 10% chance to paralyze the foe or make it flinch.

Vermilion City · Cost: Love Ball ×1

Vermilion City

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