entei
LegendaryGeneration II · #0244 — Volcano Pokémon
Entei is a legendary Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II, bearing the National Pokédex number #244. Known as the Volcano Pokémon, Entei represents one of the three legendary beasts resurrected by Ho-Oh following the tragic burning of the Brass Tower in Ecruteak City. According to Pokémon lore, Entei embodies the passion of magma itself, born from volcanic eruptions and intrinsically linked to geothermal phenomena across the globe. With a base stat total of 580, Entei boasts impressive offensive capabilities, featuring equal base Attack and HP stats of 115 each, complemented by a respectable base Speed of 100. This legendary creature is genderless and cannot breed, placing it in the Undiscovered egg group, while its slow growth rate reflects the gradual development expected of such a powerful and ancient being.
Base Stats
Height
2.1m
Weight
198.0kg
Category
Volcano Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
brown
Shape
quadruped
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Prevents flinching.
Entei Biology & Physical Characteristics
Entei is a massive, leonine quadrupedal Pokémon measuring 2.1 meters in height and weighing 198 kilograms, embodying an impressive combination of feline grace and mastiff-like muscularity. Its body is predominantly covered in rich brown fur, with striking light gray cloud-like smoke perpetually streaming along its entire back—a visible manifestation of its volcanic nature. The creature features gray metallic plates positioned on either side of this smoke plume and another plate adorning its cream-colored belly fur on its chest, creating an intimidating silhouette. Entei's limbs are adorned with black cuff-like bands, while its gray paws contain three small, white retractable claws on each front foot that extend during battle. Its overall design emphasizes raw power and untamed elemental force, with the perpetual smoke suggesting an internal magma never fully contained within its leonine frame.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Entei Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Entei is classified as a genderless Pokémon, a characteristic shared with other legendary beasts and many legendary Pokémon overall. This genderless status reflects its status as a singular, legendary entity—a unique manifestation of natural forces rather than a species that reproduces naturally. Consequently, Entei cannot breed with other Pokémon and is placed in the Undiscovered egg group, making it impossible to obtain Entei through breeding mechanics in any Pokémon game. This classification reinforces the lore that each Entei is born from specific volcanic events and Ho-Oh's resurrection power rather than through conventional reproduction. The creature's base happiness value of 35 is notably lower than average, suggesting its wild, untamed nature makes it inherently difficult to bond with and train, adding another layer to its characterization as a primal force of nature.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
tm04
ultra sun ultra moon
tm04
x y
tm04
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
black 2 white 2
+715 more TMs/HMs
Entei Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Entei does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon in the traditional sense, existing as a complete legendary form from its introduction in Generation II. As a legendary Pokémon, Entei stands apart from standard evolutionary lines, having been directly resurrected by Ho-Oh's resurrection flames following the Brass Tower incident. However, the modern Pokémon universe has introduced a Paradox Pokémon named Gouging Fire, which is theorized to be either an ancient ancestor of Entei or an alternative version of it from a parallel timeline, suggesting deeper connections to Entei's origin that transcend conventional evolutionary frameworks. Entei lacks a Mega Evolution form, remaining in its singular legendary state throughout all modern Pokémon generations, cementing its status as an unchanging force of nature.
Where to Find
roaming johto
johto
+2 more
roaming kanto
kanto
trackless forest
hoenn
ultra space wilds
alola
ultra space
alola
Entei Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Entei is characterized by restless, nomadic behavior, constantly racing across vast stretches of land in an almost unstoppable rampage of pure energy. The Pokédex entries consistently emphasize its inability to restrain its extreme power, describing it as a creature that courses around the earth spouting flames hotter than molten magma itself. Its connection to volcanic activity is so profound that it is said one Entei is born every time a new volcano appears on the planet, establishing it as an intrinsic force of geological upheaval. The creature's roar is reportedly capable of triggering volcanic eruptions across the globe, and its bark causes volcanoes to erupt, suggesting a mystical resonance between Entei and the earth's tectonic systems. It inhabits regions of volcanic and geothermal significance, traveling endlessly in search of outlets for its contained passion and power, driven by an almost instinctual need to express its fiery nature.
Pokedex Entries
Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Un able to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.
A POKéMON that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.
This brawny POKéMON courses around the earth, spouting flames hotter than a volcano's magma.
ENTEI embodies the passion of magma. This POKéMON is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.
ENTEI embodies the passion of magma. It is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It blasts fire that consumes all that it touches.
A POKéMON that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.
Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.
It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to contain its sheer power, it races headlong around the land.
A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.
It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
A Pokémon that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears.
It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
Entei embodies the passion of magma. This Pokémon is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.
Entei embodies the passion of magma. This Pokémon is thought to have been born in the eruption of a volcano. It sends up massive bursts of fire that utterly consume all that they touch.
Entei Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Entei derives from the Japanese "エンテイ" (Entei), likely combining elements referencing volcanic activity and its leonine appearance. The design itself reflects a masterful fusion of lion and mastiff characteristics, emphasizing both nobility and raw destructive power. The persistent smoke trailing along its back is the most distinctive design element, serving as both an aesthetic representation of its fire-type nature and a constant visual reminder of its volcanic essence—smoke that suggests internal pressure barely contained. The gray metallic plating reinforces its association with volcanic formations and hardened magma, while the black cuff-like bands on its legs evoke both feline predators and ancient armor. The color palette of brown, gray, and cream creates a naturally earthy appearance that grounds this legendary creature in geological rather than purely fantastical imagery, making Entei feel like an actual force of nature rather than mere mythology.
Learnable Moves
Entei can learn 81 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| ember | fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| eruption | fire | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| extreme speed | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flame wheel | fire | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| lava plume | fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quash | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sacred fire | fire | Physical | 100 | 95 | 5 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smokescreen | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stomp | normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
Entei Competitive Battle Guide
Entei holds a respectable position in competitive Pokémon battling with its well-rounded legendary stat distribution and impressive Speed tier. Its base Speed of 100 allows it to outpace numerous threats without investment, while its equal Attack and HP stats of 115 provide reliable offensive pressure and physical durability. The Pressure ability is particularly valuable in competitive contexts, increasing the PP cost of moves targeting Entei by one point per use, enabling it to outlast opponents in prolonged battles through resource denial. Its hidden ability Inner Focus prevents flinching effects from moves like Ice Shard and Aqua Jet, which would otherwise threaten faster opponents. Entei's movepool includes potent Fire-type moves alongside coverage options, allowing it to function as a physical attacker or mixed sweeper depending on training. However, its relatively modest Special Attack base of 90 and somewhat fragile Special Defense of 75 prevent it from specializing in special attacking roles, making physical variants its optimal competitive configuration.
Commonly Asked Questions About Entei
What type is Entei?
Entei is a fire type Pokemon.
What does Entei evolve from?
Entei does not evolve.
What are Entei's weaknesses?
Entei is weak to ground, rock and water type moves.
Where can I find Entei?
Entei can be found in roaming johto (johto), roaming kanto (kanto) and trackless forest (hoenn) and 2 other locations.
Entei Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Entei has achieved significant cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise, particularly through its featured appearances in films and multimedia adaptations. The legendary beast appeared as a central character in Pokémon the Movie: Spell of the Unown and again in Pokémon the Movie: Zoroark Master of Illusions, establishing itself as a memorable presence in Pokémon cinema. The character Lucius from the animated series famously caught an Entei, though canonicity remains debated, further cementing the species' cultural footprint. In the trading card game, Entei has received numerous card implementations that capture its legendary status and volatile power, making it a sought-after collectible. The Pokémon's consistent appearance in major legendary Pokémon discussions and tier lists reflects its enduring appeal among competitive and casual players alike. Its design has also influenced perceptions of Fire-type legends more broadly, establishing the template for a more earthbound, geologically-connected legendary aesthetic.
Where to Find Entei in Every Pokémon Game
Entei's availability varies significantly across Pokémon games, reflecting its status as a legendary Pokémon with restricted distribution. In Generation II games (Gold, Silver, and Crystal), Entei roamed across Johto after the Brass Tower incident, making it a challenging mobile legendary to encounter. In HeartGold and SoulSilver remakes, Entei maintained its roaming status following the storyline's culmination, requiring careful tracking and preparation to capture. In Generation III games like Ruby and Sapphire, Entei was not obtainable through normal gameplay, accessible only through event distributions. Modern Pokémon games including Sword and Shield and Scarlet and Violet have occasionally featured Entei through Dynamax Adventure encounters or special distributions. The creature remains consistently unavailable as a breedable acquisition, requiring direct capture from its appearances in respective games or participation in official Nintendo events. Pokémon GO has featured Entei as a legendary raid encounter during specific seasonal events, making it accessible to mobile players during designated periods, though these opportunities remain temporally limited.