# Arcanine - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 15

> Find the best Arcanine builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Arcanine Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Usage** | 5% |
| **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/vgc2015/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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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
- **Snarl**: 56.869%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 55.919%
- **Flare Blitz**: 46.419%
- **Close Combat**: 45.436%
- **Extreme Speed**: 45.341%
- **Flamethrower**: 34.772%
- **Morning Sun**: 30.916%
- **Wild Charge**: 30.089%
- **Protect**: 25.983%
- **Overheat**: 16.380%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.623%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.326%
- **Justified**: 0.051%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 31.833%
- **Choice Band**: 29.411%
- **Life Orb**: 10.830%
- **Leftovers**: 9.483%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 7.337%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 4.849%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.122%
- **Other**: 4.135%

## Common Teammates
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 60.779%
- **Thundurus**: 36.089%
- **Aegislash**: 30.607%
- **Milotic**: 20.024%
- **Suicune**: 18.734%
- **Hydreigon**: 16.585%

## FAQ for Arcanine in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Kangaskhan-Mega, Thundurus, Aegislash, Milotic. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `92/252/0/0/0/164`. This configuration accounts for 11.697% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.623%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (31.833%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Arcanine often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Arcanine
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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