# Arcanine - San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)

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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**: 93.103%
- **Extreme Speed**: 79.310%
- **Snarl**: 68.966%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 48.276%
- **Protect**: 41.379%
- **Close Combat**: 41.379%
- **Play Rough**: 10.345%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 6.897%
- **Wild Charge**: 3.448%
- **Heat Wave**: 3.448%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 96.552%
- **Flash Fire**: 3.448%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 27.586%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 20.690%
- **Safety Goggles**: 10.345%
- **Aguav Berry**: 6.897%
- **Mago Berry**: 6.897%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 6.897%
- **Choice Band**: 6.897%
- **Figy Berry**: 3.448%
- **Covert Cloak**: 3.448%
- **Life Orb**: 3.448%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 48.276%
- **Hydreigon**: 41.379%
- **Amoonguss**: 34.483%
- **Dondozo**: 31.034%
- **Tatsugiri**: 27.586%
- **Maushold**: 27.586%

## FAQ for Arcanine in gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Hydreigon, Amoonguss, Dondozo. 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 normal, fire, grass. Specifically, Tera normal is used in 58.621% 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** (96.552%) and the item **Assault Vest** (27.586%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Arcanine often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - Build teams with Arcanine
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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