# Arcanine - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Arcanine builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Arcanine Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **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/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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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**: 58.728%
- **Flare Blitz**: 57.004%
- **Morning Sun**: 55.823%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 48.512%
- **Flamethrower**: 41.924%
- **Close Combat**: 38.796%
- **Wild Charge**: 37.839%
- **Sunny Day**: 25.019%
- **Toxic**: 7.162%
- **Protect**: 6.471%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 87.939%
- **Flash Fire**: 11.886%
- **Justified**: 0.175%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 29.789%
- **Heat Rock**: 24.869%
- **Life Orb**: 22.822%
- **Leftovers**: 12.773%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.323%
- **Choice Band**: 1.901%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.630%
- **Other**: 3.893%

## Common Teammates
- **Rhydon**: 28.447%
- **Blastoise**: 27.435%
- **Alakazam**: 26.854%
- **Pidgeot-Mega**: 26.283%
- **Exeggutor**: 25.219%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 24.552%

## FAQ for Arcanine in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Rhydon, Blastoise, Alakazam, Pidgeot-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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 24.982% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (87.939%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (29.789%).

### 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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