Stats & Training
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 stat exp on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This brawny POKéMON courses around the earth, spouting flames hotter than a volcano’s magma.
Entei Weakness
Entei is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
In Crystal, Cloyster's Surf hits Entei for 58-69%. Tyranitar's Rock Slide hits Entei for 64-76%. Starmie deals 67-78% with Surf.
 | S | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Entei View Cloyster builds →Surf 2x58-69% Explosion53-63% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Entei View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide 2x64-76% Earthquake 2x57-67% Fire Blast13-15% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Entei View Starmie builds →Surf 2x67-78% Rapid Spin9-11% | ||
Crystal 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
Crystal Entei Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Sunny Day
- Solar Beam
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Entei learns Fire Blast and Flamethrower naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Dark and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Crystal Entei Locations
Entei tops out at low spawn rates across 1 locations in late-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Entei in Crystal
Entei Guide
In Crystal, Entei is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Fire Blast with Leftovers is the standard set.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Entei is a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
For Crystal, the core moveset is Fire Blast, Sunnyday, Solarbeam, and Hiddenpowerfighting. Fire Blast leads at 24% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
In Crystal, the best way to handle Entei: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves