Entei is a Gen 2 Legendary with a strong stat spread that holds up well. Fire typing gives it a clear competitive identity. Only weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. Known as the Volcano Pokemon. It clears the crowded base-100 Speed benchmark.
Raw HP carries Entei's bulk more than the defenses do. Sp. Def barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A near-impossible to catch Volcano Pokemon that yields 3 HP and Attack EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It is said that when it roars, a volcano erupts somewhere around the globe.
Entei Weakness
AvgEntei is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock-type moves. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. With 115 HP and balanced defenses, Entei can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Entei is strong overall with 580 total stats as a Fire legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive.
How to Evolve
Dark coverage gives Entei answers even while choice-locked. Choice Band provides raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Innerfocus mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Best Entei Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Sacred Fire
- Stone Edge
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Entei learns Eruption and Overheat naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Entei picks up Sacred Fire and Fire Blast along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 9 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
TMs carry this one. Entei learns Eruption and Overheat naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Entei picks up Eruption and Sacred Fire along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 9 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
No wild encounters for Entei in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Gold, Crystal, or Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Entei is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Entei can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Gold, Crystal, or Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Entei is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Entei doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Gold, Crystal, or Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Entei is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
You'll find Entei at Ultra Space Wilds as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations
Entei is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier on our tier list. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Base 115 HP stands out.
Entei doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Fire type with 580 BST.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Entei. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its hidden ability Inner Focus can work in specific setups.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Entei is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
Entei appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
First obtainable in Gold & Silver, Entei has been featured in 17 titles across 8 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A