Type matchups
Damage Entei takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire type, Entei has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 36 other Pokémon share the Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 115
- Attack
- 115
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Atk
- 90
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 580
Entei has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (115). With Attack (115) well above Sp. Atk (90), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 115 HP, 85 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Entei can have the abilities Pressure and Inner Focus.
How to beat Entei
Entei takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Palkia hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Walking Wake hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Entei does not evolve.
Best counters to Entei
Other Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Entei weak to?
As a Fire type, Entei takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Entei resistant to?
Entei resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Entei?
Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Entei with super-effective attacks.