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Base Stats for Arcanin
HP
90
Atk
110
Def
80
SpA
100
SpD
80
Spe
95
Best Moves for Arcanin
Boutefeu
99.987%
Vitesse Extrême
99.975%
Câlinerie
98.375%
Close Combat
69.756%
Psycho-Croc
29.788%
Other
2.119%
Best Teammates for Arcanin
Best Items for Arcanin
Veste de Combat
69.365%
Orbe Vie
29.175%
Other
1.460%
Best Abilities for Arcanin
Torche
69.200%
Cœur Noble
29.341%
Intimidation
1.460%
Best EV Spreads for Arcanin
Rigide
196/
156/
76/
0/
76/
4
69.200%
Rigide
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
29.175%
Type Matchups for Arcanin
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Arcanin in VGC 2023 Series 1?
The top moves for Arcanin in VGC 2023 Series 1 are Boutefeu (99.987%), Vitesse Extrême (99.975%), Câlinerie (98.375%), Close Combat (69.756%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Arcanin?
Arcanin 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 Arcanin?
The most popular items for Arcanin are Veste de Combat (69.365%), Orbe Vie (29.175%), Other (1.460%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Arcanin?
The most common abilities for Arcanin are Torche (69.200%) and Cœur Noble (29.341%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Arcanin?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Arcanin?
The most common EV spread for Arcanin is Rigide with 196/156/76/0/76/4 (69.200% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
What is Arcanin weak to and resistant against?
Arcanin 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 Arcanin good in VGC 2023 Series 1?
Arcanin 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
Miascarade grassdarkOvergrowProtean Focus SashChoice Band Other Flower TrickKnock OffProtectSucker PunchU-turnLow KickTrick RoomOther
61.17%
Carmadura firepsychicFlash FireWeak Armor Life OrbTwisted SpoonSafety GogglesSitrus Berry Other Armor CannonExpanding ForceTrick RoomProtectEnergy BallPsychicHeat WaveOther
40.99%
Courrousinge fightingghostDefiantVital Spirit Inner Focus Choice ScarfLeftoversChesto BerryOther Final GambitRage FistU-turnClose CombatShadow ClawDrain PunchBulk UpFire PunchBrick BreakProtectRestOther
37.70%
Gigansel rockPurifying SaltSturdy Clear Body LeftoversShuca Berry Other Salt CureRecoverProtectWide GuardBody PressOther
36.33%
Gromago steelghostGood as GoldChoice SpecsLeftovers Life Orb Other Make It RainShadow BallPower GemFocus BlastThunderboltProtectOther
35.24%
Famignol normalTechnicianFriend GuardCheek Pouch Wide LensRocky HelmetSafety GogglesSitrus Berry Other Follow MeProtectPopulation BombEncoreFeintSuper FangBeat UpOther
35.13%
Glaivodo dragoniceThermal ExchangeIce Body Loaded DiceOther ProtectIce ShardIcicle SpearGlaive RushTera BlastOther
29.94%
Mimiqui 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%
Chartor fireDroughtShell Armor CharcoalChoice SpecsExpert BeltOther EruptionClear SmogFlamethrowerEarth PowerProtectOther
26.99%
Scalpereur darksteelDefiantSupreme OverlordAssault VestBlack GlassesSafety GogglesOther Iron HeadSucker PunchKowtow CleaveProtectSwords DanceBrick BreakOther
25.05%
Wimessir psychicnormalPsychic SurgeSynchronize Own Tempo Psychic SeedColbur BerryOther Follow MeDazzling GleamHelping HandProtectTrick RoomOther
24.95%
Trioxhydre 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%
Cornèbre darkflyingPranksterSuper Luck Insomnia EvioliteOther TailwindHazeFoul PlayTauntQuashOther
14.28%
Gaulet grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Sitrus BerryMental HerbRocky HelmetBlack Sludge Other SporeRage PowderPollen PuffClear SmogLeaf StormProtectOther
11.38%
Léviator waterflyingIntimidateMoxie Safety GogglesOther Ice FangEarthquakeIron HeadThunder WaveOther
10.28%
Wimessir psychicnormalPsychic SurgeInner Focus Psychic SeedOther EncoreProtectFake OutDazzling Gleam
10.26%
Bekipan waterflyingDrizzleRain Dish Keen Eye Damp RockSitrus BerryLeftovers Other HurricaneTailwindWide GuardHydro PumpTera BlastOther
9.39%
Fragilady grassChlorophyllWide LensOther After YouSleep PowderLeaf StormProtectOther
8.58%
Lanssorien dragonghostClear BodyInfiltrator Cursed Body Choice BandOther Dragon DartsSucker PunchU-turnPsychic Fangs
8.51%
Oyacata waterUnawareWater Veil Oblivious LeftoversChesto Berry Assault Vest Other Order UpWave CrashEarthquakeProtectRest Other
7.14%
Nigirigon dragonwaterCommanderStorm Drain Choice ScarfSitrus BerryFocus SashOther Draco MeteorMuddy WaterIcy WindTauntProtectOther
7.14%
Nymphali fairyPixilateCute Charm Throat SprayOther Hyper VoiceTera BlastQuick AttackProtectCalm MindBaton PassOther
6.90%
Sorcilence psychicfairyMagic BounceHealer Life OrbOther Trick RoomDazzling GleamPsychicMystical Fire
6.46%
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