# Arcanine - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Arcanine in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Flare Blitz**: 25.641%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 14.872%
- **Extreme Speed**: 13.846%
- **Protect**: 12.308%
- **Snarl**: 12.308%
- **Heat Wave**: 4.615%
- **Wild Charge**: 3.077%
- **Close Combat**: 3.077%
- **Morning Sun**: 2.564%
- **Flamethrower**: 1.026%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 55.897%
- **Justified**: 0.513%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 7.179%
- **Leftovers**: 3.077%
- **Life Orb**: 1.026%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.026%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.513%
- **Air Balloon**: 0.513%
- **Clear Amulet**: 0.513%
- **Figy Berry**: 0.513%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 36.923%
- **Sneasler**: 25.641%
- **Milotic**: 20.000%
- **Dragonite**: 18.974%
- **Farigiraf**: 17.949%
- **Garchomp**: 14.872%

## FAQ for Arcanine in championspreview-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Sneasler, Milotic, Dragonite. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (55.897%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (7.179%).

### 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 championspreview-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/championspreview/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Arcanine
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*