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Base Stats for Arcanine
HP
90
Atk
110
Def
80
SpA
100
SpD
80
Spe
95
Best Moves for Arcanine
Flare Blitz
88.406%
Protect
78.261%
Extreme Speed
73.913%
Will-O-Wisp
34.783%
Snarl
33.333%
Play Rough
17.391%
Wild Charge
14.493%
Close Combat
8.696%
Psychic Fangs
7.246%
Howl
7.246%
Head Smash
4.348%
Iron Head
4.348%
Thunder Fang
4.348%
Heat Wave
4.348%
Crunch
2.899%
Roar
2.899%
Flame Charge
2.899%
Fire Blast
1.449%
Bulldoze
1.449%
Morning Sun
1.449%
Rock Slide
1.449%
Scorching Sands
1.449%
Fire Spin
1.449%
Overheat
1.449%
Best Teammates for Arcanine
Best Items for Arcanine
Sitrus Berry
53.623%
Life Orb
8.696%
Choice Scarf
5.797%
Leftovers
5.797%
Expert Belt
4.348%
Focus Sash
4.348%
Shuca Berry
4.348%
Wide Lens
4.348%
White Herb
2.899%
Passho Berry
2.899%
Charcoal
1.449%
Muscle Band
1.449%
Best Abilities for Arcanine
Intimidate
81.159%
Flash Fire
10.145%
Rock Head
4.348%
Justified
4.348%
Type Matchups for Arcanine
Weak
Water
2x
Ground
2x
Rock
2x
Resist
Fire
1/2x
Grass
1/2x
Ice
1/2x
Bug
1/2x
Steel
1/2x
Fairy
1/2x
Immune
None
Ability notes
Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.
Arcanine Pokemon Champions Teams
Curated from top community competitive teams on 8 Limitless, Twitter, VGCPastes
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SteelPsychic
Ability
Clear Body
Item
Metagrossite
Iron Head
steel
Psychic Fangs
psychic
Ice Punch
ice
Protect
normal
Dragon
Ability
Multiscale
Item
Dragoninite
Dragon Pulse
dragon
Heat Wave
fire
Tailwind
Protect
normal
DarkGhost
Ability
Prankster
Item
Roseli Berry
Fake Out
normal
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Encore
normal
Foul Play
dark
RockDark
Ability
Sand Stream
Item
Choice Scarf
Rock Slide
rock
Knock Off
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Fairy
Ability
Pixilate
Item
Life Orb
Hyper Voice
normal
Hyper Beam
normal
Quick Attack
normal
Detect
fighting
Fire
Ability
Intimidate
Item
Sitrus Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Snarl
dark
Extreme Speed
normal
Protect
normal
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Arcanine in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments?
The top moves for Arcanine in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments are Flare Blitz (88.406%), Protect (78.261%), Extreme Speed (73.913%), Will-O-Wisp (34.783%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine synergizes well with Sylveon (21.739%), Klefki (14.493%), Tyranitar-Mega (11.594%), Annihilape (11.594%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Arcanine?
The most popular items for Arcanine are Sitrus Berry (53.623%), Life Orb (8.696%), Choice Scarf (5.797%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Arcanine?
The most common abilities for Arcanine are Intimidate (81.159%) and Flash Fire (10.145%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What is Arcanine's winrate in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments?
Arcanine has a 45.4% winrate in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments, based on 161 wins and 194 losses. Winrates are aggregated from Limitless tours over the past 4 weeks.
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 attacking types. Ability notes: Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.
Is Arcanine good in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments?
Arcanine is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments metagame. Check the usage percentage, 45.4% winrate, and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Kingambit 51.397% winrate darksteelDefiant Supreme Overlord Black Glasses Chople Berry Life Orb Focus Sash Occa Berry Sucker Punch Kowtow Cleave Iron Head Protect Low Kick Swords Dance Brick Break
35.59%
Garchomp 48.297% winrate dragongroundRough Skin Sand Veil Life Orb Choice Scarf Sitrus Berry Roseli Berry Dragon Claw Rock Slide Earthquake Protect Stomping Tantrum Poison Jab Rock Tomb Swords Dance Iron Head
30.02%
Incineroar 48.189% winrate firedarkIntimidate Blaze Sitrus Berry Passho Berry Chople Berry Leftovers Life Orb Fake Out Parting Shot Flare Blitz Throat Chop Darkest Lariat Protect Helping Hand Close Combat Taunt Will-O-Wisp
27.88%
Basculegion 50.820% winrate waterghostAdaptability Swift Swim Choice Scarf Mystic Water Life Orb Sitrus Berry Focus Sash Last Respects Aqua Jet Wave Crash Flip Turn Protect Liquidation Psychic Fangs
26.29%
Mega Charizard Y 49.802% winrate fireflyingBlaze Solar Power Drought Charizardite Y Protect Heat Wave Weather Ball Solar Beam Helping Hand Ancient Power Hurricane Air Slash Flamethrower
25.70%
Sinistcha 48.584% winrate grassghostHospitality Colbur Berry Kasib Berry Sitrus Berry Occa Berry Leftovers Matcha Gotcha Rage Powder Protect Trick Room Life Dew Shadow Ball Strength Sap Imprison
23.89%
Whimsicott 48.598% winrate grassfairyPrankster Focus Sash Occa Berry Fairy Feather Mental Herb Sitrus Berry Tailwind Moonblast Encore Protect Charm Light Screen Sunny Day Fake Tears Energy Ball Taunt
22.46%
Sneasler 48.324% winrate fightingpoisonUnburden Poison Touch White Herb Focus Sash Life Orb Mental Herb Close Combat Fake Out Dire Claw Protect Poison Jab Quick Guard Coaching Gunk Shot Rock Slide Throat Chop
20.60%
Farigiraf 47.260% winrate normalpsychicArmor Tail Sitrus Berry Colbur Berry Mental Herb Focus Sash Trick Room Psychic Helping Hand Thunderbolt Protect Twin Beam Hyper Voice Imprison Roar Psychic Fangs
18.98%
Mega Staraptor 50.012% winrate fightingflyingIntimidate Contrary Reckless Staraptite Close Combat Protect Brave Bird Roost Tailwind Dual Wingbeat Blaze Kick
16.47%
Sylveon 47.711% winrate fairyPixilate Fairy Feather Life Orb Focus Sash Hyper Voice Quick Attack Hyper Beam Detect Protect Yawn Moonblast Calm Mind Mystical Fire Shadow Ball
16.12%
Archaludon 48.812% winrate steeldragonStamina Sturdy Leftovers Shuca Berry Chople Berry White Herb Electro Shot Protect Flash Cannon Dragon Pulse Draco Meteor Aura Sphere Thunderbolt Snarl
14.54%
Pelipper 48.555% winrate waterflyingDrizzle Sitrus Berry Focus Sash Damp Rock Life Orb Quick Claw Hurricane Weather Ball Tailwind Wide Guard Protect Muddy Water Ice Beam Helping Hand Rain Dance Soak
13.37%
Floette-Eternal-Mega fairyFlower Veil Fairy Aura Symbiosis Floettite Protect Dazzling Gleam Moonblast Light of Ruin Calm Mind Draining Kiss Helping Hand Psychic
12.07%
Grimmsnarl 48.277% winrate darkfairyPrankster Light Clay Roseli Berry Sitrus Berry Reflect Light Screen Parting Shot Spirit Break Foul Play Fake Out Taunt Scary Face Protect Sucker Punch
10.91%
Gholdengo 48.365% winrate steelghostGood as Gold Life Orb Choice Scarf Leftovers Focus Sash Metal Coat Make It Rain Shadow Ball Protect Nasty Plot Power Gem Thunderbolt Trick Focus Blast Flash Cannon
10.38%
Milotic 49.427% winrate waterCompetitive Marvel Scale Leftovers Sitrus Berry Mystic Water Protect Scald Icy Wind Ice Beam Haze Muddy Water Hypnosis Coil Recover Life Dew
9.99%
Mega Delphox 50.472% winrate firepsychicBlaze Magician Levitate Delphoxite Protect Heat Wave Psychic Nasty Plot Psyshock Substitute Encore Dazzling Gleam Grass Knot Calm Mind
9.71%
Mega Raichu Y 49.334% winrate electricLightning Rod No Guard Static Raichunite Y Zap Cannon Focus Blast Protect Fake Out Grass Knot Volt Switch Dazzling Gleam Encore
9.41%
Venusaur 48.753% winrate grasspoisonChlorophyll Overgrow Focus Sash Life Orb Wide Lens Sitrus Berry Leftovers Sludge Bomb Protect Earth Power Sleep Powder Solar Beam Leaf Storm Giga Drain Energy Ball
9.31%
Mega Tyranitar 49.903% winrate rockdarkSand Stream Tyranitarite Protect Rock Slide Knock Off Low Kick High Horsepower Dragon Dance Ice Punch Brick Break Crunch Earthquake
8.54%
Mega Swampert 49.146% winrate watergroundTorrent Damp Swift Swim Swampertite Protect Wave Crash Ice Punch Earthquake High Horsepower Rock Slide Knock Off Liquidation Flip Turn Stomping Tantrum
7.98%
Mega Aerodactyl 48.373% winrate rockflyingUnnerve Pressure Rock Head Aerodactylite Rock Slide Tailwind Dual Wingbeat Ice Fang Protect Wide Guard Taunt
7.49%
Excadrill 50.614% winrate groundsteelSand Rush Focus Sash Life Orb Iron Head Protect Rock Slide High Horsepower Earthquake Stomping Tantrum Rock Tomb
7.49%
Ninetales-Alola 48.087% winrate icefairySnow Warning Snow Cloak Never-Melt Ice Focus Sash Light Clay Choice Scarf Life Orb Blizzard Freeze-Dry Protect Encore Aurora Veil Moonblast Disable Icy Wind Helping Hand Dazzling Gleam
6.27%
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