# Arcanine - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2020 May International Challenge

> Find the best Arcanine builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2020 May International Challenge. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Arcanine Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2020 May International Challenge (`vgc2020mayic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | VGC 2020 May International Challenge |
| **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/vgc2020mayic/Arcanine)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2020mayic/Arcanine
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2020 May International Challenge Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2020mayic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2020mayic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2020mayic)

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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**: 58.2%
- **Snarl**: 56.5%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 47.4%
- **Protect**: 42.0%
- **Extreme Speed**: 39.5%
- **Close Combat**: 33.5%
- **Wild Charge**: 31.6%
- **Heat Wave**: 22.2%
- **Flamethrower**: 16.0%
- **Play Rough**: 11.2%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 85.6%
- **Justified**: 11.5%
- **Flash Fire**: 2.9%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 14.8%
- **Choice Band**: 14.1%
- **Assault Vest**: 13.2%
- **Mago Berry**: 11.0%
- **Aguav Berry**: 8.3%
- **Shuca Berry**: 5.4%
- **Life Orb**: 5.2%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 3.5%
- **Figy Berry**: 3.4%
- **Safety Goggles**: 3.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: undefined%
- **Togekiss**: undefined%
- **Dragapult**: undefined%
- **Excadrill**: undefined%
- **Mimikyu**: undefined%
- **Whimsicott**: undefined%

## FAQ for Arcanine in vgc2020mayic-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Arcanine?
Arcanine is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Togekiss, Dragapult, Excadrill. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arcanine?
Arcanine is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (85.6%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (14.8%).

### 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 vgc2020mayic-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/vgc2020mayic/Arcanine) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2020 May International Challenge Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2020mayic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2020mayic) - Build teams with Arcanine
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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