Entei Best Moveset
115 Attack and 115 HP at 100 Speed on Fire with AbilityInner Focus preventing flinching. Held ItemChoice Band with NatureJolly runs physical Fire TermStab through MoveSacred Fire that has a 50% burn chance on contact. The moveset breaks physical walls with raw power and burns what it doesn't KO. Tera Fire under Choice Band makes Sacred Fire nearly unstoppable.
115 Attack with Sacred Fire in Gen II (Gold & Silver). 50% burn chance crippled physical attackers on the switch. A unique move on a powerful body.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Sunny Day
- Solar Beam
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
Same Sacred Fire identity in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). The burn chance punished anything that tried to switch into Entei's attacks physically.
Special Tank Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Flamethrower
- Substitute
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Stealth Rock chipped 25% on entry in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Entei's special movepool was too thin to run mixed sets effectively.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Extreme Speed
- Stone Edge
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Flare Blitz gave it a powerful physical alternative in Gen V (Black & White). Two solid Fire STABs to choose from — raw power or Sacred Fire's burn utility.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Flamethrower
- Fire Spin
- Flare Blitz
Recommended Teammates
Assault Vest boosted Sp. Def in Gen VI (X & Y). Tank special hits, burn physicals with Sacred Fire. Well-rounded and hard to switch into safely.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Stone Edge
- Sacred Fire
- Bulldoze
Recommended Teammates
Z-Sacred Fire was strong but other Fire-types had better Speed or coverage in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Entei was effective but not dominant.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sacred Fire
- Extreme Speed
- Stomping Tantrum
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Sacred Fire burns were always useful in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield), but 100 Speed and limited coverage kept Entei from climbing higher.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sacred Fire
- Extreme Speed
- Stomping Tantrum
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Consistent if unremarkable in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Sacred Fire kept Entei relevant, but it hadn't gained any new tools in gens.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sacred Fire
- Extreme Speed
- Stone Edge
- Stomping Tantrum
Recommended Teammates
Entei Weakness
Entei is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. With 115 HP and balanced defenses, Entei can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Entei Weak Against
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Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Entei
No wild encounters for Entei in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Ultra Sun & 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 Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Entei can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Entei is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Entei doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Ultra Sun & 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 Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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.
How to Get Entei in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Base Stats
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 Guide
Entei is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Base 115 HP stands out.
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.
The core moveset is Sacredfire, Extreme Speed, Stone Edge, and Stompingtantrum. Sacredfire leads at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
First obtainable in Gold & Silver, Entei has been featured in 17 titles across 9 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves