# Arcanine - Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Arcanine in Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship)

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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**: 97.753%
- **Protect**: 76.404%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 75.281%
- **Snarl**: 67.416%
- **Extreme Speed**: 55.056%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 8.989%
- **Close Combat**: 4.494%
- **Play Rough**: 2.247%
- **Helping Hand**: 2.247%
- **Morning Sun**: 2.247%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 97.753%
- **Justified**: 1.124%
- **Flash Fire**: 1.124%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 56.180%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 22.472%
- **Assault Vest**: 10.112%
- **Aguav Berry**: 4.494%
- **Mago Berry**: 2.247%
- **Life Orb**: 2.247%
- **Mirror Herb**: 1.124%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 1.124%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 62.921%
- **Iron Hands**: 55.056%
- **Iron Bundle**: 48.315%
- **Amoonguss**: 47.191%
- **Gothitelle**: 23.596%
- **Roaring Moon**: 21.348%

## FAQ for Arcanine in gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Iron Hands, Iron Bundle, Amoonguss. 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 grass, water, dark. Specifically, Tera grass is used in 32.584% 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** (97.753%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (56.180%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Arcanine often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship-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/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship) - 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).*