# Arcanine - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Arcanine in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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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**: 92.898%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 88.444%
- **Flamethrower**: 47.292%
- **Protect**: 44.331%
- **Morning Sun**: 30.833%
- **Flare Blitz**: 30.833%
- **Heat Wave**: 15.463%
- **Helping Hand**: 14.660%
- **Extreme Speed**: 11.871%
- **Burn Up**: 6.261%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 98.344%
- **Justified**: 1.655%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Iapapa Berry**: 27.500%
- **Aguav Berry**: 21.981%
- **Shuca Berry**: 17.309%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 9.686%
- **Wide Lens**: 9.389%
- **Safety Goggles**: 4.501%
- **Figy Berry**: 3.002%
- **Life Orb**: 1.642%
- **Other**: 4.990%

## Common Teammates
- **Yveltal**: 60.156%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 58.646%
- **Regieleki**: 49.619%
- **Registeel**: 48.590%
- **Tapu Fini**: 30.919%
- **Whimsicott**: 22.478%

## FAQ for Arcanine in series8-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Yveltal, Landorus-Therian, Regieleki, Registeel. 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 `228/12/12/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 16.704% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (98.344%) and the item **Iapapa Berry** (27.500%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Iapapa Berry), Arcanine often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*