# Arcanine - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

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

## Best Arcanine Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen8nationaldex/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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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
- **Extreme Speed**: 96.241%
- **Flare Blitz**: 95.264%
- **Close Combat**: 34.509%
- **Morning Sun**: 30.125%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 30.056%
- **Curse**: 28.740%
- **Play Rough**: 25.603%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 17.608%
- **Agility**: 11.367%
- **Wild Charge**: 9.426%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 66.247%
- **Justified**: 28.740%
- **Flash Fire**: 5.013%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 40.134%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 18.127%
- **Life Orb**: 16.293%
- **Assault Vest**: 10.687%
- **Choice Band**: 7.659%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.179%
- **Other**: 4.921%

## Common Teammates
- **Weavile**: 36.369%
- **Meganium**: 36.369%
- **Gliscor**: 30.817%
- **Nidoking**: 28.726%
- **Ampharos**: 28.725%
- **Haxorus**: 21.753%

## FAQ for Arcanine in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Weavile, Meganium, Gliscor, Nidoking. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 30.802% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (66.247%) and the item **Leftovers** (40.134%).

### 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 gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Arcanine
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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