Arcanine

Arcanine

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Usage Percent
1%
Monthly Rank
#90

Base Stats for Arcanine

HP
90
Atk
110
Def
80
SpA
100
SpD
80
Spe
95

Best Moves for Arcanine

Flare Blitz
fire
80.378%
Protect
normal
76.366%
Will-O-Wisp
fire
69.801%
Snarl
dark
62.903%
Extreme Speed
normal
44.071%
Close Combat
fighting
11.989%
Wild Charge
electric
8.673%
Heat Wave
fire
7.228%
Howl
normal
6.484%
Psychic Fangs
psychic
4.418%
Morning Sun
normal
4.415%
Helping Hand
normal
3.832%
Other
19.442%

Best Items for Arcanine

Sitrus Berry
61.326%
Leftovers
10.332%
Shuca Berry
10.248%
Passho Berry
4.654%
Charcoal
3.760%
White Herb
1.735%
Lum Berry
1.632%
Black Belt
1.131%
Choice Scarf
0.950%
Other
4.232%

Best Abilities for Arcanine

Intimidate
97.085%
Justified
2.587%
Flash Fire
0.328%

Best EV Spreads for Arcanine

Jolly
32/
1/
2/
0/
5/
26
7.496%
Jolly
32/
1/
2/
0/
3/
28
4.861%
Adamant
32/
17/
0/
0/
1/
16
3.782%
Adamant
31/
0/
0/
0/
17/
18
3.413%
Adamant
24/
0/
10/
0/
0/
32
2.956%
Jolly
32/
0/
2/
0/
4/
28
2.926%
Careful
32/
0/
20/
0/
10/
4
2.824%
Jolly
2/
32/
0/
0/
0/
32
2.784%
Adamant
32/
32/
0/
0/
0/
2
2.574%
Calm
32/
0/
0/
0/
20/
14
2.277%
Jolly
32/
9/
0/
0/
0/
25
1.984%
Jolly
26/
2/
11/
0/
1/
26
1.917%
Timid
31/
0/
5/
0/
0/
30
1.904%
Jolly
32/
1/
2/
0/
2/
29
1.616%
Jolly
31/
1/
1/
0/
1/
32
1.605%
Adamant
2/
32/
0/
0/
0/
32
1.552%
Adamant
31/
32/
0/
0/
0/
3
1.404%
Adamant
20/
10/
1/
0/
20/
15
1.340%
Adamant
32/
32/
2/
0/
0/
0
1.272%
Calm
25/
0/
10/
7/
19/
5
1.187%

Arcanine Pokemon Champions Teams

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Aggron
Primarina
Chandelure
Starmie
Weavile
Arcanine
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Aggron
Aggron
Aggron
SteelRock
Ability Filter
Item Aggronite
Heavy Slam
steel
Body Press
fighting
Crunch
dark
Curse
ghost
Primarina
Primarina
Primarina
WaterFairy
Ability Liquid Voice
Item Leftovers
Hyper Voice
normal
Moonblast
fairy
Calm Mind
psychic
Protect
normal
Chandelure
Chandelure
Chandelure
GhostFire
Ability Flame Body
Item Sitrus Berry
Fire Blast
fire
Shadow Ball
ghost
Trick Room
psychic
Protect
normal
Starmie
Starmie
Starmie
WaterPsychic
Ability Analytic
Item Starminite
Liquidation
water
Zen Headbutt
psychic
Aqua Jet
water
Skill Swap
psychic
Weavile
Weavile
Weavile
DarkIce
Ability Pressure
Item Focus Sash
Triple Axel
ice
Knock Off
dark
Ice Shard
ice
Fake Out
normal
Arcanine
Arcanine
Arcanine
Fire
Ability Intimidate
Item Shuca Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Extreme Speed
normal
Howl
normal
Protect
normal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Arcanine in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A?

The top moves for Arcanine in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A are Flare Blitz (80.378%), Protect (76.366%), Will-O-Wisp (69.801%), Snarl (62.903%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Arcanine?

Arcanine synergizes well with Garchomp (41.677%), Sneasler (35.419%), Rotom-Wash (35.060%), Sinistcha (24.266%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Arcanine?

The most popular items for Arcanine are Sitrus Berry (61.326%), Leftovers (10.332%), Shuca Berry (10.248%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Arcanine?

The most common abilities for Arcanine are Intimidate (97.085%) and Justified (2.587%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

Is Arcanine good in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A?

Arcanine is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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