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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
86.704%
Feu Follet
85.684%
Vitesse Extrême
75.804%
Abri
57.611%
Aboiement
33.105%
Grimace
15.359%
Aurore
7.370%
Piétisol
6.580%
Lance-Flammes
6.256%
Close Combat
4.315%
Psycho-Croc
3.913%
Other
17.299%
Best Teammates for Arcanin
Best Items for Arcanin
Lunettes Filtre
58.956%
Mouchoir Choix
15.388%
Casque Brut
7.367%
Covert Cloak
5.894%
Veste de Combat
4.615%
Restes
2.230%
Baie Sitrus
2.057%
Other
3.494%
Best Abilities for Arcanin
Intimidation
96.684%
Cœur Noble
3.274%
Torche
0.042%
Best EV Spreads for Arcanin
Rigide
116/
156/
4/
0/
100/
132
42.971%
Jovial
236/
76/
0/
0/
0/
196
15.359%
Malin
236/
0/
212/
0/
0/
60
6.442%
Prudent
252/
4/
92/
0/
156/
4
5.863%
Calme
252/
0/
0/
4/
252/
0
5.683%
Rigide
252/
100/
0/
0/
0/
156
3.878%
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Arcanin in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I?
The top moves for Arcanin in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I are Boutefeu (86.704%), Feu Follet (85.684%), Vitesse Extrême (75.804%), Abri (57.611%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Arcanin?
Arcanin synergizes well with Miraidon (49.421%), Ting-Lu (48.645%), Calyrex-Ice (38.790%), Iron Hands (38.592%). 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 Lunettes Filtre (58.956%), Mouchoir Choix (15.388%), Casque Brut (7.367%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Arcanin?
The most common abilities for Arcanin are Intimidation (96.684%) and Cœur Noble (3.274%). 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 116/156/4/0/100/132 (42.971% 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 2025 Regulation Set I?
Arcanin is currently ranked in the VGC 2025 Regulation Set I 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
Félinferno firedarkIntimidateBlaze Assault VestRocky HelmetSafety GogglesRoom Service Sitrus Berry Covert Cloak Other Fake OutKnock OffFlare BlitzParting ShotU-turnWill-O-WispTauntOther
47.67%
Miraidon electricdragonHadron EngineChoice ScarfChoice SpecsAssault VestLife Orb Covert Cloak Other Electro DriftVolt SwitchDraco MeteorSnarlDazzling GleamProtect Other
42.62%
Calyrex-Shadow psychicghostLife OrbFocus SashChoice SpecsSpell Tag Covert Cloak Spooky Plate Leftovers Other Astral BarrageProtectPsychicNasty PlotPollen PuffEncoreDraining KissExpanding Force Will-O-Wisp Calm Mind Shadow Ball Trick Tera Blast Other
36.90%
Zamazenta-Crowned fightingsteelDauntless ShieldRusted ShieldBody PressProtectWide GuardHeavy SlamImprisonIron HeadOther
34.05%
Shifours fightingwaterUnseen FistFocus SashChoice ScarfChoice BandMystic WaterOther Surging StrikesAqua JetClose CombatU-turnDetectTauntProtectOther
29.94%
Calyrex-Ice psychiciceClear AmuletLeftoversNever-Melt IceChoice Band Sitrus Berry Assault Vest Other Glacial LanceTrick RoomProtectHigh HorsepowerLeech SeedImprison Close Combat Icicle Crash Other
29.23%
Gorythmic grassGrassy SurgeOvergrow Assault VestMiracle Seed Other Fake OutGrassy GlideU-turnWood HammerOther
25.70%
Baojian darkiceSword of RuinFocus SashLife OrbAssault Vest Safety Goggles Other ProtectSucker PunchIce SpinnerIcicle CrashTauntSacred SwordIce ShardCrunchRuinationOther
21.01%
Ire-Foudre electricdragonProtosynthesisBooster EnergyLife OrbMagnetAssault VestZap Plate Other ThunderclapThunderboltProtectDraco MeteorDragon PulseSnarl Other
16.76%
Farfaduvet grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Infiltrator Covert CloakFocus SashAbility Shield Mental Herb Other TailwindMoonblastEncoreLight ScreenFake TearsTauntEndeavorDazzling Gleam Protect Other
16.37%
Gaulet grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Rocky HelmetMental HerbCovert Cloak Sitrus Berry Other SporeRage PowderProtectPollen PuffSludge BombOther
15.83%
Angoliath darkfairyPranksterFrisk Pickpocket Light ClayCovert CloakOther Light ScreenSpirit BreakReflectThunder WaveFake OutScary FaceFoul PlayParting Shot Other
15.06%
Kyogre waterDrizzleMystic WaterChoice ScarfAssault VestChoice Specs Covert Cloak Splash Plate Leftovers Power Lens Other Water SpoutOrigin PulseProtectHydro PumpThunderIce BeamTera Blast Other
14.84%
Pyrax bugfireFlame BodySwarm LeftoversElectric SeedRocky HelmetCovert Cloak Grassy Seed Other ProtectQuiver DanceFiery DanceStruggle BugGiga DrainFlamethrowerRage PowderTailwindOther
14.47%
Queulorior normalMoodyTechnicianOwn Tempo Focus SashOther Follow MeSporeFake OutDecorateWide GuardSpiky ShieldOther
14.05%
Démétéros groundflyingSheer ForceSand Force Life OrbChoice Scarf Focus Sash Other Earth PowerSludge BombProtectSandsear StormTauntSubstituteOther
13.60%
Boréas flyingPranksterDefiant Covert CloakSharp BeakRocky HelmetFocus Sash Mental Herb Sky Plate Other TailwindBleakwind StormTauntProtectRain DanceOther
12.84%
Flotte-Mèche ghostfairyProtosynthesisFocus SashBooster EnergyChoice SpecsOther MoonblastProtectIcy WindShadow BallTauntThunder WaveDazzling GleamOther
11.05%
Farigiraf normalpsychicArmor TailCud Chew Sap Sipper Electric SeedSitrus BerrySafety Goggles Mental Herb Rocky Helmet Throat Spray Other Trick RoomHelping HandFoul PlayPsychicImprisonProtectPsychic NoiseRoarAlly Switch Other
9.83%
Lunala psychicghostShadow ShieldElectric SeedPower HerbLeftoversCovert Cloak Mental Herb Grassy Seed Choice Specs Other Moongeist BeamTrick RoomWide GuardMoonblastMeteor BeamProtectExpanding ForceCalm MindOther
9.39%
Groudon groundDroughtAssault VestClear AmuletSitrus Berry Leftovers Covert Cloak Other Precipice BladesHeat CrashProtectHigh HorsepowerStone EdgeBulldozeWill-O-Wisp Rock Slide Brick Break Fire Punch Bulk Up Other
9.14%
Yuyu darkfireBeads of RuinChoice ScarfChoice Specs Other Heat WaveDark PulseSnarlOverheatFlamethrowerRuinationOther
8.46%
Farfurex fightingpoisonUnburdenPoison Touch Pressure Electric SeedOther Fake OutDire ClawClose CombatToxic SpikesThroat ChopAcid SprayUpper HandLow KickFeintOther
8.12%
Koraidon fightingdragonOrichalcum PulseLife OrbClear AmuletAbility ShieldPsychic Seed Choice Scarf Covert Cloak Loaded Dice Other Flare BlitzProtectFlame ChargeClose CombatCollision CourseDragon ClawU-turn Drain Punch Swords Dance Other
7.90%
Ogerpon-Cornerstone grassrockSturdyCornerstone MaskIvy CudgelFollow MeSpiky ShieldWood HammerPower WhipTauntEncore Other
7.59%
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