# Arcanine - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Arcanine in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Fire Blast**: 99.998%
- **Extreme Speed**: 99.878%
- **Curse**: 99.657%
- **Crunch**: 99.607%
- **Other**: 0.860%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Charcoal**: 99.699%
- **Other**: 0.301%

## Common Teammates
- **Magmar**: 99.698%
- **Nidoqueen**: 99.606%
- **Blastoise**: 99.606%
- **Golem**: 99.606%
- **Scizor**: 99.606%

## FAQ for Arcanine in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Arcanine?
The most common moves for Arcanine are Fire Blast, Extreme Speed, Curse, Crunch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Magmar, Nidoqueen, Blastoise, Golem. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Charcoal** (99.699%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Charcoal), Arcanine often functions as a **tactical** in the gsc-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/gsc/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Arcanine
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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