# Arcanine - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Arcanine in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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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
- **Flare Blitz**: 74.049%
- **Protect**: 64.629%
- **Extreme Speed**: 59.771%
- **Snarl**: 34.636%
- **Wild Charge**: 31.432%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 29.855%
- **Close Combat**: 24.080%
- **Flamethrower**: 16.990%
- **Helping Hand**: 15.670%
- **Roar**: 13.069%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 98.896%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.719%
- **Justified**: 0.386%

## Common Items
- **Mago Berry**: 18.837%
- **Choice Band**: 17.067%
- **Aguav Berry**: 12.297%
- **Figy Berry**: 9.986%
- **Firium Z**: 8.483%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 8.240%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.508%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 4.332%
- **Life Orb**: 3.850%
- **Leftovers**: 3.174%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 32.714%
- **Celesteela**: 21.146%
- **Whimsicott**: 19.220%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 13.467%
- **Garchomp**: 11.427%
- **Ferrothorn**: 10.562%

## FAQ for Arcanine in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Celesteela, Whimsicott, Tyranitar-Mega. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `76/252/4/0/12/164`. This configuration accounts for 15.743% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (98.896%) and the item **Mago Berry** (18.837%).

### What is the most common role for Arcanine?
Based on common item usage (Mago Berry), Arcanine often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - 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).*