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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
90.500%
Vitesse Extrême
85.700%
Câlinerie
78.600%
Mâchouille
78.600%
Feu Follet
21.400%
Aboiement
14.300%
Abri
11.900%
Lance-Flammes
9.500%
Grondement
9.500%
Best Teammates for Arcanin
Best Tera Types for Arcanin
Normal
85.700%
Ground
14.300%
Best Items for Arcanin
Bandeau Choix
79.200%
Baie Sitrus
16.700%
Mouchoir Choix
4.200%
Best Abilities for Arcanin
Intimidation
100.000%
Adamant
87.500%
Impish
8.300%
Timid
4.200%
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 2026 Regulation Set I?
The top moves for Arcanin in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I are Boutefeu (90.5%), Vitesse Extrême (85.7%), Câlinerie (78.6%), Mâchouille (78.6%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Arcanin?
Arcanin synergizes well with Grimmsnarl (undefined%), Eternatus (undefined%), Rillaboom (undefined%), Koraidon (undefined%). 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 Bandeau Choix (79.2%), Baie Sitrus (16.7%), Mouchoir Choix (4.2%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Arcanin?
The most common abilities for Arcanin are Intimidation (100.0%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Arcanin?
The most popular Tera Types for Arcanin are Normal (85.7%), Ground (14.3%). Tera Normal is the most common choice.
What is the best EV spread for Arcanin?
The most common nature for Arcanin is Adamant.
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 2026 Regulation Set I?
Arcanin is currently ranked in the VGC 2026 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 firedarkIntimidateBlazeAssault VestRocky HelmetSafety GogglesSitrus BerryChople BerryCovert CloakLeftoversAbility ShieldFigy BerryRed CardImpishCarefulAdamantRelaxedJollySassyBraveModestQuietTimidFake OutKnock OffFlare BlitzParting ShotU-turnWill-O-WispHelping HandTauntSnarlProtect
#1
Calyrex-Shadow psychicghostAs OneFocus SashLife OrbChoice SpecsChoice ScarfCovert CloakSpell TagSpooky PlateAssault VestPower LensGrassy SeedTimidModestQuietDocileBoldAstral BarrageProtectPsychicEncoreNasty PlotPollen PuffShadow BallExpanding ForceDraining KissTera Blast
#2
Miraidon electricdragonHadron EngineChoice SpecsChoice ScarfLife OrbAssault VestCovert CloakMagnetAbility ShieldElectric SeedEject PackZap PlateModestTimidElectro DriftVolt SwitchDraco MeteorDazzling GleamSnarlProtectDragon PulseParabolic ChargeOverheatDischarge
#3
Gorythmic grassGrassy SurgeOvergrowAssault VestMiracle SeedLife OrbMeadow PlateClear AmuletChoice BandSitrus BerryLeftoversGrassy SeedAbility ShieldAdamantJollyImpishCarefulBraveDocileSassyQuirkyFake OutGrassy GlideWood HammerU-turnHigh HorsepowerKnock OffDrum BeatingTauntProtectSolar Blade
#4
Shifours fightingwaterUnseen FistChoice ScarfChoice BandFocus SashMystic WaterCovert CloakLife OrbSplash PlateSafety GogglesPower AnkletPunching GloveAdamantJollyBraveModestLonelySurging StrikesClose CombatAqua JetU-turnDetectTauntProtectCoachingIce SpinnerBrick Break
#5
Calyrex-Ice psychiciceAs OneClear AmuletLeftoversAssault VestNever-Melt IceLoaded DiceChoice BandMental HerbCovert CloakIcicle PlatePsychic SeedAdamantBraveJollyImpishRelaxedCarefulSassyTimidGlacial LanceTrick RoomProtectHigh HorsepowerLeech SeedSeed BombIcicle SpearImprisonCrunchClose Combat
#6
Zamazenta fightingDauntless ShieldRusted ShieldElectric SeedImpishJollyCarefulAdamantTimidBoldSeriousCalmRelaxedBody PressWide GuardProtectHeavy SlamIron HeadIron DefenseImprisonCrunchSubstituteHelping Hand
#7
Farfaduvet grassfairyPranksterFocus SashCovert CloakMental HerbRocky HelmetRing TargetLagging TailBabiri BerryEject ButtonRowap BerrySitrus BerryTimidCalmBoldModestHastyAdamantQuietImpishRelaxedLonelyTailwindMoonblastEncoreLight ScreenTauntEndeavorHelping HandTrick RoomSunny DayFake Tears
#8
Baojian darkiceSword of RuinFocus SashCovert CloakAssault VestLife OrbChoice ScarfBlack GlassesChoice BandSafety GogglesClear AmuletSitrus BerryJollyAdamantNaiveLonelyQuietMildQuirkyHardySucker PunchIce SpinnerProtectRuinationIce ShardIcicle CrashSacred SwordIcy WindTauntCrunch
#9
Boréas flyingPranksterDefiantCovert CloakSharp BeakFocus SashMental HerbRocky HelmetSky PlateScope LensLife OrbLum BerryWide LensModestTimidBoldCalmHastyHardyQuirkyRelaxedTailwindBleakwind StormTauntRain DanceProtectSunny DayHurricaneFoul PlayScary FaceIcy Wind
#10
Koraidon fightingdragonOrichalcum PulseClear AmuletChoice ScarfLife OrbLoaded DiceAssault VestCovert CloakChoice BandSafety GogglesFocus SashAbility ShieldAdamantJollyQuirkyCarefulFlare BlitzProtectCollision CourseFlame ChargeU-turnBreaking SwipeClose CombatLow KickScale ShotOutrage
#11
Kyogre waterDrizzleAssault VestMystic WaterChoice ScarfChoice SpecsCovert CloakSplash PlateIron BallPower LensLife OrbLeftoversModestTimidQuietBoldRelaxedCalmWater SpoutOrigin PulseThunderIce BeamHydro PumpProtectTera BlastCalm MindRain DanceThunderbolt
#12
Ire-Foudre electricdragonProtosynthesisBooster EnergyAssault VestLife OrbMagnetChoice SpecsSafety GogglesZap PlateCovert CloakPower BracerLeftoversModestQuietRashBoldTimidHastyThunderclapThunderboltProtectDragon PulseDraco MeteorVolt SwitchElectrowebWeather BallSnarlThunder
#13
Flotte-Mèche ghostfairyProtosynthesisFocus SashBooster EnergyChoice SpecsFairy FeatherLife OrbKasib BerryExpert BeltChoice ScarfAssault VestElectric SeedTimidModestBoldHastyDocileCarefulMoonblastIcy WindShadow BallProtectTauntDazzling GleamTrick RoomThunder WaveImprisonPower Gem
#14
Lunala psychicghostShadow ShieldPower HerbElectric SeedLeftoversMental HerbExpert BeltSafety GogglesCovert CloakChoice ScarfRocky HelmetChoice SpecsModestQuietTimidCalmBoldRelaxedMoongeist BeamWide GuardTrick RoomMeteor BeamMoonblastExpanding ForceHeat WaveProtectDazzling GleamCalm Mind
#15
Ogerpon grassSturdyWater AbsorbMold BreakerDefiantCornerstone MaskWellspring MaskHearthflame MaskFocus SashLeftoversCovert CloakLife OrbAdamantJollyImpishCarefulBraveLonelyIvy CudgelSpiky ShieldFollow MeHorn LeechWood HammerGrassy GlidePower WhipTauntKnock OffPlay Rough
#16
Wimessir psychicnormalPsychic SurgeOwn TempoPsychic SeedRocky HelmetEject ButtonSafety GogglesFocus SashMental HerbChoice SpecsSitrus BerryAbility ShieldTerrain ExtenderBoldRelaxedSassyCalmImpishTimidQuietModestCarefulFollow MeHelping HandTrick RoomPsychicDazzling GleamImprisonHeal PulseProtectBaton PassFake Out
#17
Angoliath darkfairyPranksterLight ClayCovert CloakLagging TailRocky HelmetWide LensSafety GogglesSitrus BerryLum BerryBlack GlassesRoseli BerryCarefulImpishAdamantCalmBoldJollyTimidSassyModestLight ScreenReflectSpirit BreakThunder WaveFake OutFoul PlayParting ShotScary FaceSucker PunchTaunt
#18
Gaulet grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect SporeRocky HelmetMental HerbSitrus BerryCovert CloakLeftoversFocus SashFigy BerryOcca BerryBlack SludgeEject ButtonRelaxedBoldSassyCalmImpishLonelySeriousModestCarefulRage PowderSporeProtectPollen PuffSludge BombClear SmogToxicFoul PlayGrass KnotGiga Drain
#19
Démétéros groundflyingSheer ForceSand ForceLife OrbChoice ScarfAssault VestFocus SashChoice SpecsCovert CloakModestTimidRashQuietEarth PowerSludge BombSandsear StormProtectTauntFissureCrunchU-turnSubstituteRock Slide
#20
Queulorior normalMoodyTechnicianOwn TempoFocus SashEject PackMental HerbChoice ScarfRocky HelmetCovert CloakPower AnkletJollyTimidRelaxedCalmCarefulImpishBraveFollow MeSporeFake OutDecorateWide GuardSpiky ShieldFeintSalt CureRuinationBaneful Bunker
#21
Pyrax bugfireFlame BodySwarmElectric SeedRocky HelmetLeftoversSafety GogglesCharcoalSitrus BerryCovert CloakUtility UmbrellaLife OrbMirror HerbBoldTimidModestCalmProtectRage PowderFiery DanceQuiver DanceStruggle BugTailwindFlamethrowerGiga DrainMorning SunOverheat
#22
Yuyu darkfireBeads of RuinChoice ScarfChoice SpecsFocus SashAssault VestCovert CloakPower AnkletLife OrbIron BallRocky HelmetMystic WaterModestTimidQuietMildRelaxedHeat WaveDark PulseOverheatSnarlFlamethrowerTera BlastProtectPsychicBurning JealousyWill-O-Wisp
#23
Ursaking groundnormalGutsUnnerveBulletproofFlame OrbBraveAdamantJollyHastyDocileFacadeProtectHeadlong RushEarthquakeLow KickCrunchShadow ClawClose CombatSwords DanceIce Punch
#24
Farigiraf normalpsychicArmor TailSap SipperElectric SeedSafety GogglesSitrus BerryMental HerbRocky HelmetThroat SprayChoice ScarfLeftoversGrassy SeedUtility UmbrellaBoldRelaxedModestImpishCalmSassyQuietCarefulTimidHastyTrick RoomFoul PlayHelping HandPsychicPsychic NoiseProtectImprisonHyper VoiceAlly SwitchRoar
#25
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