Arcanin

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Usage Percent
80%
Monthly Rank
#1

Base Stats for Arcanin

HP
90
Atk
110
Def
80
SpA
100
SpD
80
Spe
95

Best Moves for Arcanin

Boutefeu
97.778%
Vitesse Extrême
74.606%
Abri
74.008%
Coup d’Main
33.707%
Éclair Fou
28.898%
Piétisol
27.578%
Aboiement
19.189%
Feu Follet
17.399%
Hurlement
7.864%
Other
18.973%

Best Items for Arcanin

Baie Mago
28.165%
Baie Gowav
18.566%
Baie Papaya
14.810%
Veste de Combat
14.240%
Baie Figuy
7.371%
Pyrozélite
6.874%
Bandeau Choix
3.564%
Orbe Vie
1.876%
Other
4.534%

Best Abilities for Arcanin

Intimidation
99.768%
Cœur Noble
0.147%
Torche
0.084%

Best EV Spreads for Arcanin

Rigide
76/
252/
4/
0/
12/
164
8.147%
Prudent
244/
12/
36/
0/
156/
60
4.900%
Rigide
252/
20/
20/
0/
188/
28
3.526%
Rigide
116/
252/
12/
0/
92/
36
2.516%
Rigide
76/
244/
4/
0/
12/
172
2.121%
Rigide
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
2.050%

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 17?

The top moves for Arcanin in VGC 17 are Boutefeu (97.778%), Vitesse Extrême (74.606%), Abri (74.008%), Coup d’Main (33.707%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Arcanin?

Arcanin synergizes well with Tapu Koko (55.246%), Kartana (40.569%), Tapu Fini (34.491%), Garchomp (33.307%). 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 Baie Mago (28.165%), Baie Gowav (18.566%), Baie Papaya (14.810%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Arcanin?

The most common abilities for Arcanin are Intimidation (99.768%) and Cœur Noble (0.147%). 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 76/252/4/0/12/164 (8.147% 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 17?

Arcanin is currently ranked in the VGC 17 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.





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