# Arcanine - Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Arcanine in Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals)

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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**: 96.825%
- **Extreme Speed**: 80.952%
- **Snarl**: 77.778%
- **Play Rough**: 41.270%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 36.508%
- **Protect**: 26.984%
- **Close Combat**: 12.698%
- **Wild Charge**: 7.937%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 6.349%
- **Morning Sun**: 3.175%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 98.413%
- **Flash Fire**: 1.587%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 42.857%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 14.286%
- **Safety Goggles**: 11.111%
- **Aguav Berry**: 9.524%
- **Choice Band**: 7.937%
- **Figy Berry**: 4.762%
- **Covert Cloak**: 3.175%
- **Life Orb**: 1.587%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 1.587%
- **Mirror Herb**: 1.587%

## Common Teammates
- **Meowscarada**: 65.079%
- **Gholdengo**: 50.794%
- **Pawmot**: 30.159%
- **Tatsugiri**: 28.571%
- **Dondozo**: 28.571%
- **Hydreigon**: 26.984%

## FAQ for Arcanine in gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Meowscarada, Gholdengo, Pawmot, Tatsugiri. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Arcanine?
The most common Tera Types for Arcanine are fairy, normal, grass. Specifically, Tera fairy is used in 33.333% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Arcanine?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (98.413%) and the item **Assault Vest** (42.857%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Arcanine often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals) - 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).*