Arcanine Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Arcanine in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Arcanine
Arcanine is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 39.900 DPS.
Arcanine can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Arcanine is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Arcanine resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Arcanine is Primal Groudon (39.900 DPS), Primal Kyogre (39.455 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (36.364 DPS).
Catching Arcanine: After defeating Arcanine, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1694 and 1774 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2107-2207 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Arcanine from raids will have exactly 1774 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Arcanine?
The best counter for Arcanine is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 39.900 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (39.455 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (36.364 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Arcanine?
Arcanine can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Arcanine weak to?
Arcanine is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Arcanine be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Arcanine's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Arcanine from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Arcanine from raids will have 1774 CP at level 20, or 2207 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1694. If you see 1774 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Arcanine worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Arcanine is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Arcanine?
For the best moveset for Arcanine itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Arcanine stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Arcanine without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Arcanine can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Arcanine in raids?
Weather boost information for Arcanine is not currently available. Fire-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.