# Arcanine - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in BDSPBFD

> Find the best Arcanine builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in BDSPBFD. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Arcanine Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSPBFD (`bdspbfd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Usage** | 39% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Flare Blitz**: 89.398%
- **Protect**: 66.981%
- **Snarl**: 64.324%
- **Close Combat**: 46.110%
- **Extreme Speed**: 40.174%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 38.915%
- **Helping Hand**: 15.735%
- **Safeguard**: 12.321%
- **Heat Wave**: 6.227%
- **Other**: 19.814%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.993%
- **Justified**: 0.005%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 22.620%
- **Aguav Berry**: 20.670%
- **Figy Berry**: 18.212%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 16.210%
- **Mago Berry**: 10.676%
- **Lum Berry**: 3.513%
- **Life Orb**: 3.205%
- **Other**: 4.894%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 59.170%
- **Tyranitar**: 41.831%
- **Gastrodon**: 38.287%
- **Cresselia**: 38.214%
- **Latios**: 36.282%
- **Garchomp**: 30.880%

## FAQ for Arcanine in bdspbfd-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Scizor, Tyranitar, Gastrodon, Cresselia. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `244/4/4/0/180/76`. This configuration accounts for 9.418% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.993%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (22.620%).

### 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 bdspbfd-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/bdspbfd/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdspbfd) - Build teams with Arcanine
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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