# Arcanine - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Sun Series

> Find the best Arcanine builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Sun Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Arcanine Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Sun Series (`vgc2019sun`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019sun |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun)

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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**: 78.917%
- **Protect**: 76.135%
- **Extreme Speed**: 57.721%
- **Snarl**: 53.262%
- **Helping Hand**: 37.455%
- **Close Combat**: 23.314%
- **Roar**: 23.204%
- **Morning Sun**: 18.271%
- **Burn Up**: 18.236%
- **Other**: 13.484%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.993%
- **Justified**: 0.007%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Iapapa Berry**: 36.574%
- **Safety Goggles**: 18.794%
- **Flame Plate**: 18.225%
- **Mago Berry**: 15.162%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.938%
- **Life Orb**: 2.009%
- **Nothing**: 1.931%
- **Other**: 3.369%

## Common Teammates
- **Xerneas**: 74.569%
- **Tapu Fini**: 49.985%
- **Lunala**: 34.934%
- **Ferrothorn**: 31.521%
- **Weavile**: 30.785%
- **Yveltal**: 29.653%

## FAQ for Arcanine in vgc2019sun-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 team partners for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Xerneas, Tapu Fini, Lunala, Ferrothorn. 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 `228/20/84/0/118/60`. This configuration accounts for 32.366% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.993%) and the item **Iapapa Berry** (36.574%).

### 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 vgc2019sun-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/vgc2019sun/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019sun) - 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).*