# Arcanine - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Arcanine in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Extreme Speed**: 96.397%
- **Flare Blitz**: 95.788%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 95.581%
- **Morning Sun**: 94.766%
- **Other**: 17.468%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 98.456%
- **Flash Fire**: 1.544%
- **Justified**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 95.704%
- **Other**: 4.296%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 72.179%
- **Scizor**: 72.145%
- **Whimsicott**: 72.139%
- **Garchomp-Mega**: 72.137%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 46.391%
- **Togekiss**: 24.709%

## FAQ for Arcanine in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Scizor, Whimsicott, Garchomp-Mega. 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 **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/252/0/0/8`. This configuration accounts for 88.236% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (98.456%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (95.704%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Arcanine often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - 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).*