# Arcanine - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2023 Series 1

> Find the best Arcanine builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Arcanine Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1 |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/gen9vgc2023series1/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1)

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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**: 99.987%
- **Extreme Speed**: 99.975%
- **Play Rough**: 98.375%
- **Close Combat**: 69.756%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 29.788%
- **Other**: 2.119%

## Common Abilities
- **Flash Fire**: 69.200%
- **Justified**: 29.341%
- **Intimidate**: 1.460%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 69.365%
- **Life Orb**: 29.175%
- **Other**: 1.460%

## Common Teammates
- **Meowscarada**: 69.751%
- **Hydreigon**: 69.256%
- **Tyranitar**: 69.212%
- **Gastrodon**: 69.200%
- **Tinkaton**: 69.200%
- **Dondozo**: 30.719%

## FAQ for Arcanine in gen9vgc2023series1-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Meowscarada, Hydreigon, Tyranitar, Gastrodon. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `196/156/76/0/76/4`. This configuration accounts for 69.200% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Flash Fire** (69.200%) and the item **Assault Vest** (69.365%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Arcanine often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series1-1760 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/gen9vgc2023series1/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1) - Build teams with Arcanine
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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