Arcanine Weaknesses
Arcanine takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Arcanine matchup.
Arcanine Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Arcanine takes reduced damage from them.
Best Arcanine Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Arcanine for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Arcanine
Your party is empty — add some Pokémon! Open any Pokémon's page and tap ♥ Add to Party (and star up to 4 of its moves), then come back to see exactly which of your Pokémon — and which attack — beats Arcanine.
Arcanine Weakness Q&A
- What is Arcanine weak to?
- Arcanine takes extra damage from Ground (2×), Rock (2×), and Water (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Arcanine resist?
- Arcanine takes reduced damage from Bug (½×), Steel (½×), Fire (½×), Grass (½×), Ice (½×), and Fairy (½×) type attacks.
- What is the best counter to Arcanine?
- Strong Ground, Rock, and Water attackers like Rampardos, Groudon, and Rhyperior beat Arcanine — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.