# Arcanine - Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Arcanine in Isle of Armor VGC 2020. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 (`isle`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/isle](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle)

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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
- **Snarl**: 85.737%
- **Protect**: 54.838%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 50.100%
- **Flare Blitz**: 47.050%
- **Close Combat**: 27.940%
- **Heat Wave**: 27.784%
- **Extreme Speed**: 26.356%
- **Flamethrower**: 21.667%
- **Safeguard**: 15.731%
- **Wild Charge**: 11.950%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.350%
- **Justified**: 0.609%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.041%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 37.031%
- **Assault Vest**: 16.296%
- **Aguav Berry**: 10.839%
- **Safety Goggles**: 10.213%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 7.166%
- **Choice Band**: 6.914%
- **Mago Berry**: 3.458%
- **Shuca Berry**: 2.631%
- **Figy Berry**: 1.636%
- **Other**: 3.815%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 40.490%
- **Primarina**: 32.713%
- **Dragapult**: 31.748%
- **Excadrill**: 16.305%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 10.987%
- **Mimikyu**: 10.757%

## FAQ for Arcanine in isle-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Primarina, Dragapult, Excadrill. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `220/0/0/0/68/220`. This configuration accounts for 8.616% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.350%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (37.031%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Arcanine often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the isle-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/isle/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/isle) - 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).*