# Arcanine - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data

> Find the best Arcanine builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Arcanine Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data (`battledataregmbs3`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | battledataregmbs3 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 44.694% |
| **Record** | 109-135-1 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Arcanine.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Ground (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 92.5%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 85.8%
- **Flare Blitz**: 60.0%
- **Snarl**: 53.3%
- **Heat Wave**: 36.7%
- **Extreme Speed**: 20.8%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 19.2%
- **Helping Hand**: 14.2%
- **Wild Charge**: 5.0%
- **Close Combat**: 4.2%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 89.2%
- **Flash Fire**: 10.8%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 46.7%
- **Charcoal**: 36.7%
- **Wide Lens**: 5.8%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.3%
- **White Herb**: 1.7%
- **Lum Berry**: 0.8%
- **Leftovers**: 0.8%
- **Life Orb**: 0.8%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.8%

## Common Teammates
- **Sinistcha**: undefined%
- **Sneasler**: undefined%
- **Gardevoir**: undefined%
- **Staraptor**: undefined%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: undefined%
- **Talonflame**: undefined%

## FAQ for Arcanine in battledataregmbs3-1760

### What are the top moves for Arcanine?
The most common moves for Arcanine are Protect, Will-O-Wisp, Flare Blitz, Snarl. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Sinistcha, Sneasler, Gardevoir, Staraptor. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Arcanine weak to and resistant against?
Arcanine is weak to Water (2x), Ground (2x), Rock (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.

### Which Tera Types are best for Arcanine?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Arcanine?
The top build for Arcanine features a **** nature with an EV spread of `31/0/12/7/13/3`. This configuration accounts for 35.8% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (89.2%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (46.7%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Arcanine often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the battledataregmbs3-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Arcanine?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **555** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Arcanine on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/battledataregmbs3) - Build teams with Arcanine
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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