Pokémon Is Officially Giving Arcanine A New Evolution After 30 Years
Leaks suggest that the Pokémon franchise may introduce a new evolution for Arcanine in the upcoming tenth-generation games, 'Winds and Waves'. This would mark a significant change for the character after 30 years of franchise history.
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Pokémon remains a massive cultural and commercial force, and changes to iconic characters generate significant engagement within the gaming community.
Arcanine roars in the Pok mon anime. By James Lynch Published Oct 8, 2026, 6:44 AM EDT James is a gaming writer from London who has spent thousands of hours exploring titles from every genre. Though he has a particular affinity for multiplayer titles like World of Warcraft, Destiny 2 and League of Legends, he has also put thousands of hours into single-player experiences, from deep RPGs to epic PC strategies. When he's not playing or writing, he can usually be found supporting his beloved Brentford FC.
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