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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
99.987%
Extreme Speed
99.975%
Play Rough
98.375%
Close Combat
69.756%
Psychic Fangs
29.788%
Other
2.119%
Best Teammates for Arcanine
Best Items for Arcanine
Assault Vest
69.365%
Life Orb
29.175%
Other
1.460%
Best Abilities for Arcanine
Flash Fire
69.200%
Justified
29.341%
Intimidate
1.460%
Best EV Spreads for Arcanine
Adamant
196/
156/
76/
0/
76/
4
69.200%
Adamant
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
29.175%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Arcanine in VGC 2023 Series 1?
The top moves for Arcanine in VGC 2023 Series 1 are Flare Blitz (99.987%), Extreme Speed (99.975%), Play Rough (98.375%), Close Combat (69.756%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine synergizes well with Meowscarada (69.751%), Hydreigon (69.256%), Tyranitar (69.212%), Gastrodon (69.200%). 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 Assault Vest (69.365%), Life Orb (29.175%), Other (1.460%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Arcanine?
The most common abilities for Arcanine are Flash Fire (69.200%) and Justified (29.341%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Arcanine?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Arcanine?
The most common EV spread for Arcanine is Adamant with 196/156/76/0/76/4 (69.200% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Arcanine good in VGC 2023 Series 1?
Arcanine is currently ranked in the VGC 2023 Series 1 metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Meowscarada grassdarkOvergrowProtean Focus SashChoice Band Other Flower TrickKnock OffProtectSucker PunchU-turnLow KickTrick RoomOther
61.17%
Armarouge firepsychicFlash FireWeak Armor Life OrbTwisted SpoonSafety GogglesSitrus Berry Other Armor CannonExpanding ForceTrick RoomProtectEnergy BallPsychicHeat WaveOther
40.99%
Annihilape fightingghostDefiantVital Spirit Inner Focus Choice ScarfLeftoversChesto BerryOther Final GambitRage FistU-turnClose CombatShadow ClawDrain PunchBulk UpFire PunchBrick BreakProtectRestOther
37.70%
Garganacl rockPurifying SaltSturdy Clear Body LeftoversShuca Berry Other Salt CureRecoverProtectWide GuardBody PressOther
36.33%
Gholdengo steelghostGood as GoldChoice SpecsLeftovers Life Orb Other Make It RainShadow BallPower GemFocus BlastThunderboltProtectOther
35.24%
Maushold normalTechnicianFriend GuardCheek Pouch Wide LensRocky HelmetSafety GogglesSitrus Berry Other Follow MeProtectPopulation BombEncoreFeintSuper FangBeat UpOther
35.13%
Baxcalibur dragoniceThermal ExchangeIce Body Loaded DiceOther ProtectIce ShardIcicle SpearGlaive RushTera BlastOther
29.94%
Mimikyu ghostfairyDisguiseLife OrbLeftoversOther Shadow SneakPlay RoughShadow ClawProtectTrick RoomWill-O-WispDazzling GleamOther
29.88%
Tauros-Paldea-Aqua fightingwaterIntimidateCud Chew Anger Point Safety GogglesMirror HerbOther Close CombatProtectAqua JetWave CrashOther
28.47%
Torkoal fireDroughtShell Armor CharcoalChoice SpecsExpert BeltOther EruptionClear SmogFlamethrowerEarth PowerProtectOther
26.99%
Kingambit darksteelDefiantSupreme OverlordAssault VestBlack GlassesSafety GogglesOther Iron HeadSucker PunchKowtow CleaveProtectSwords DanceBrick BreakOther
25.05%
Indeedee-F psychicnormalPsychic SurgeSynchronize Own Tempo Psychic SeedColbur BerryOther Follow MeDazzling GleamHelping HandProtectTrick RoomOther
24.95%
Hydreigon darkdragonLevitateChoice SpecsLeftoversScope LensOther Draco MeteorHeat WaveDark PulseFlash CannonTailwindProtectOther
21.31%
Farigiraf normalpsychicArmor TailCud Chew Covert CloakSafety GogglesThroat SprayOther Trick RoomPsychicHelping HandHyper VoiceDazzling GleamOther
15.97%
Murkrow darkflyingPranksterSuper Luck Insomnia EvioliteOther TailwindHazeFoul PlayTauntQuashOther
14.28%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Sitrus BerryMental HerbRocky HelmetBlack Sludge Other SporeRage PowderPollen PuffClear SmogLeaf StormProtectOther
11.38%
Gyarados waterflyingIntimidateMoxie Safety GogglesOther Ice FangEarthquakeIron HeadThunder WaveOther
10.28%
Indeedee psychicnormalPsychic SurgeInner Focus Psychic SeedOther EncoreProtectFake OutDazzling Gleam
10.26%
Pelipper waterflyingDrizzleRain Dish Keen Eye Damp RockSitrus BerryLeftovers Other HurricaneTailwindWide GuardHydro PumpTera BlastOther
9.39%
Lilligant grassChlorophyllWide LensOther After YouSleep PowderLeaf StormProtectOther
8.58%
Dragapult dragonghostClear BodyInfiltrator Cursed Body Choice BandOther Dragon DartsSucker PunchU-turnPsychic Fangs
8.51%
Dondozo waterUnawareWater Veil Oblivious LeftoversChesto Berry Assault Vest Other Order UpWave CrashEarthquakeProtectRest Other
7.14%
Tatsugiri dragonwaterCommanderStorm Drain Choice ScarfSitrus BerryFocus SashOther Draco MeteorMuddy WaterIcy WindTauntProtectOther
7.14%
Sylveon fairyPixilateCute Charm Throat SprayOther Hyper VoiceTera BlastQuick AttackProtectCalm MindBaton PassOther
6.90%
Hatterene psychicfairyMagic BounceHealer Life OrbOther Trick RoomDazzling GleamPsychicMystical Fire
6.46%
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