# Arcanine - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Arcanine in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Flare Blitz**: 75.870%
- **Extreme Speed**: 72.032%
- **Morning Sun**: 59.762%
- **Close Combat**: 41.570%
- **Wild Charge**: 38.307%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 37.293%
- **Flamethrower**: 17.847%
- **Snarl**: 14.910%
- **Crunch**: 6.596%
- **Roar**: 6.481%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 78.878%
- **Flash Fire**: 20.659%
- **Justified**: 0.464%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 23.783%
- **Life Orb**: 21.685%
- **Leftovers**: 15.605%
- **Fightinium Z**: 5.078%
- **Choice Band**: 4.575%
- **Aguav Berry**: 4.512%
- **Firium Z**: 3.742%
- **Shell Bell**: 3.608%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.137%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.821%

## Common Teammates
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 12.282%
- **Scizor**: 11.509%
- **Nidoking**: 10.713%
- **Espeon**: 10.483%
- **Weavile**: 9.503%
- **Venusaur-Mega**: 9.104%

## FAQ for Arcanine in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Arcanine?
The most common moves for Arcanine are Flare Blitz, Extreme Speed, Morning Sun, Close Combat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Lopunny-Mega, Scizor, Nidoking, Espeon. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 22.641% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (78.878%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (23.783%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Arcanine often functions as a **tactical** in the ou-1825 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/ou/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - 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).*