# Arcanine - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 4 OverUsed

> Find the best Arcanine builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 4 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Arcanine Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 4 OverUsed (`dpp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dpp |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dpp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp)

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## 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
- **Extreme Speed**: 99.247%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 84.658%
- **Crunch**: 59.791%
- **Flare Blitz**: 52.226%
- **Roar**: 46.747%
- **Morning Sun**: 23.361%
- **Thunder Fang**: 14.147%
- **Other**: 19.822%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 87.281%
- **Flash Fire**: 12.719%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 69.606%
- **Life Orb**: 14.540%
- **Choice Band**: 12.514%
- **Other**: 3.340%

## Common Teammates
- **Gyarados**: 66.977%
- **Starmie**: 50.345%
- **Tyranitar**: 48.445%
- **Bronzong**: 46.861%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 46.702%
- **Staraptor**: 20.416%

## FAQ for Arcanine in dpp-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Gyarados, Starmie, Tyranitar, Bronzong. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 46.723% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (87.281%) and the item **Leftovers** (69.606%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Arcanine often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the dpp-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/dpp/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dpp) - Build teams with Arcanine
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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