# Arcanine - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in SV

> Find the best Arcanine builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in SV. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Arcanine Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SV (`sv`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sv |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Ground (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 82.461%
- **Flare Blitz**: 72.525%
- **Extreme Speed**: 70.007%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 51.851%
- **Snarl**: 34.035%
- **Play Rough**: 28.188%
- **Flamethrower**: 15.688%
- **Crunch**: 14.275%
- **Sunny Day**: 10.067%
- **Fire Blast**: 7.686%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.834%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.091%
- **Justified**: 0.075%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 54.709%
- **Safety Goggles**: 22.782%
- **Wide Lens**: 7.524%
- **Leftovers**: 6.791%
- **Clear Amulet**: 3.609%
- **Other**: 4.586%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 45.129%
- **Kyogre**: 44.746%
- **Maushold**: 37.533%
- **Amoonguss**: 29.289%
- **Dragonite**: 27.452%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 21.799%

## FAQ for Arcanine in sv-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Calyrex-Shadow, Kyogre, Maushold, Amoonguss. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Arcanine weak to and resistant against?
Arcanine is weak to Water (2x), Ground (2x), Rock (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.

### 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 42.743% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.834%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (54.709%).

### 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 sv-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/sv/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [SV Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sv) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/sv) - Build teams with Arcanine
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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