Arcanine (Hisuian) Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,556, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Arcanine (Hisuian) good in Pokemon GO?

Arcanine (Hisuian) is a Tier B Rock-type attacker at rank #26 (14.5 DPS) — useful filler if your Rock bench is thin, but not an endgame pick.

Q: What is the best moveset for Arcanine (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO?

Arcanine (Hisuian)'s best moveset in Pokemon GO is Snarl and Rock Slide. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Arcanine (Hisuian)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Arcanine (Hisuian) is a Fire/Rock-type Pokemon weak to Ground, Water, Fighting, Rock-type moves in Pokemon GO. It is double weak to Ground, Water-type attacks, taking over 200% damage from these types. When battling against Arcanine (Hisuian), use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Arcanine (Hisuian) resists Fire, Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison-type moves.

Q: What is Arcanine (Hisuian)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Arcanine (Hisuian)'s maximum CP is 3,556 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,145 at level 40. Its base stats are 232 Attack, 165 Defense, and 216 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 613. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Arcanine (Hisuian)?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Arcanine (Hisuian) has 1797 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2247 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,556 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Arcanine (Hisuian) showing 1797 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Arcanine (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO?

Arcanine (Hisuian) can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Arcanine (Hisuian) from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Arcanine (Hisuian) as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Arcanine (Hisuian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Arcanine (Hisuian) availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Snarl Rock Slide 14.5 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on Rock Slide. Rock Slide costs 50 energy for 75 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Arcanine (Hisuian) takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground2.56× Water2.56× Fighting1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists

Fire0.39× Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Flying0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 232

Defense 165

Stamina 216

Stat total: 613
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,797 CP

Editor's notes

Arcanine (Hisuian) is a Fire/Rock-type Pokémon (#59, Generation 1) that caps at 3,556 CP at level 50, built on 232/165/216 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.

It can chip in as a Rock-type attacker, though it won't top any DPS charts.Its best all-round moveset is Snarl paired with Rock Slide.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Ground, Water and Fighting and resists Fire, Bug and Fairy — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Arcanine (Hisuian) is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Arcanine (Hisuian) moves

3 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Fire Fang STAB	Fire	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Rock Smash	Fighting	17	12	1.5s	11.3	8
Snarl Best	Dark	11	13	1.0s	11	13

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Crunch	Dark	65	33	3.0s	21.7	1.97
Flamethrower STAB	Fire	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30
Rock Slide Best STAB	Rock	75	50	2.5s	30	1.50
Wild Charge	Electric	90	50	2.5s	36	1.80

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Fire Fang	Fire	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Rock Smash	Fighting	9	7	2	4.50	3.50
Snarl	Dark	5	13	2	2.50	6.50

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Crunch	Dark	70	45	1.56	Buff / debuff
Flamethrower	Fire	90	55	1.64	—
Rock Slide	Rock	75	45	1.67	—
Wild Charge	Electric	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Arcanine (Hisuian) runs Snarl with Rock Slide — 14.5 DPS and 328 TDO as a Rock-type attacker.

The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).

Rankings

Where Arcanine (Hisuian) places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Rock	#26	B	14.5	328	Snarl Rock Slide

Evolution

Growlithe 50 Candy

Arcanine

Growlithe (Hisuian) 50 Candy

Arcanine (Hisuian)

Family

Growlithe

Arcanine

Growlithe (Hisuian) Hisuian

Arcanine (Hisuian) This page Hisuian

Shadow forms Shadow Growlithe Shadow Arcanine

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Arcanine (Hisuian) is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Arcanine (Hisuian)

1

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 63.3DPS 1,678TDO 2

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 63.0DPS 1,670TDO 3

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 58.4DPS 1,033TDO 4

Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 58.4DPS 1,033TDO 5

Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 55.3DPS 1,326TDO 6

Shadow ExcadrillShadow Mud SlapEarthquake 54.1DPS 639TDO

Counters carrying Ground, Water, Fighting, Rock moves deal the most damage.

How to get Arcanine (Hisuian)

Evolve from: Growlithe (Hisuian) · 50 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Arcanine (Hisuian) knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	79	2,718
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	79	2,943
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,760	1,842
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,190	2,291
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,760	1,842
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,331	1,393
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,760	1,842

Is Arcanine (Hisuian) good in Pokemon GO?

Situational

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Tier B at rank #26 makes Arcanine (Hisuian) a useful Rock-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Rock bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.

Attack is its highest stat (232), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	44
Lv 2	139
Lv 3	234
Lv 4	329
Lv 5	424
Lv 6	519
Lv 7	614
Lv 8	709
Lv 9	804
Lv 10	899
Lv 11	988
Lv 12	1,078
Lv 13	1,168

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,258
Lv 15	1,348
Lv 16	1,438
Lv 17	1,527
Lv 18	1,617
Lv 19	1,707
Lv 20	1,797
Lv 21	1,887
Lv 22	1,977
Lv 23	2,067
Lv 24	2,157
Lv 25	2,247
Lv 26	2,336

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,426
Lv 28	2,516
Lv 29	2,606
Lv 30	2,696
Lv 31	2,741
Lv 32	2,786
Lv 33	2,831
Lv 34	2,876
Lv 35	2,921
Lv 36	2,966
Lv 37	3,010
Lv 38	3,055
Lv 39	3,100

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,145
Lv 41	3,185
Lv 42	3,225
Lv 43	3,266
Lv 44	3,306
Lv 45	3,347
Lv 46	3,389
Lv 47	3,430
Lv 48	3,472
Lv 49	3,514
Lv 50	3,556

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0059
Form: Hisuian
Height: 2.00 m
Weight: 168.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0059_POKEMON_ARCANINE_HISUIAN

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Arcanine (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO?

Arcanine (Hisuian)'s best moveset is Snarl (fast) with Rock Slide (charged), worth 14.5 DPS as a Rock-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Arcanine (Hisuian)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Arcanine (Hisuian) takes super effective damage from Ground, Water, Fighting, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Ground, Water (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Fire, Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.

What is Arcanine (Hisuian)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Arcanine (Hisuian) reaches 3,556 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,145 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Arcanine (Hisuian)?

A perfect 15/15/15 Arcanine (Hisuian) shows 1,797 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,247 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Arcanine (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Growlithe (Hisuian) (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.

Can Arcanine (Hisuian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Arcanine (Hisuian) depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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