# Arcanine - VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Arcanine in VGC 2023 Regulation Set C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Regulation Set C (`gen9vgc2023regc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023regc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)

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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
- **Flare Blitz**: 99.756%
- **Extreme Speed**: 92.815%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 75.968%
- **Protect**: 75.741%
- **Snarl**: 15.488%
- **Wild Charge**: 15.440%
- **Close Combat**: 13.796%
- **Other**: 10.997%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.550%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.450%
- **Justified**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 54.021%
- **Assault Vest**: 23.429%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 21.791%
- **Other**: 0.760%

## Common Teammates
- **Amoonguss**: 67.463%
- **Flutter Mane**: 66.818%
- **Chien-Pao**: 50.505%
- **Palafin**: 43.053%
- **Iron Bundle**: 38.386%
- **Dragapult**: 35.250%

## FAQ for Arcanine in gen9vgc2023regc-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Amoonguss, Flutter Mane, Chien-Pao, Palafin. 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 `236/68/4/0/4/196`. This configuration accounts for 34.411% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.550%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (54.021%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Arcanine often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023regc-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/gen9vgc2023regc/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023regc) - Build teams with Arcanine
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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