Arcanine

Arcanine

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Winrate
47.917%
Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#142

Base Stats for Arcanine

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

Best Moves for Arcanine

Flare Blitz
54.545%
Snarl
24.242%
Protect
24.242%
Extreme Speed
21.212%
Howl
18.182%
Will-O-Wisp
15.152%
Heat Wave
12.121%
Overheat
9.091%
Crunch
3.030%
Morning Sun
3.030%

Best Items for Arcanine

Sitrus Berry
71.429%
Eject Button
19.048%
Rocky Helmet
4.762%
Shuca Berry
4.762%

Best Abilities for Arcanine

Intimidate
93.750%
Justified
3.125%
Magic Bounce
3.125%

Type Matchups for Arcanine

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.

Arcanine Pokemon Champions Teams

Curated from top community competitive teams on 8 Limitless, Twitter, VGCPastes
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snowyy
1-0
Baxcalibur-Mega
Raichu-Mega-Y
Rillaboom
Arcanine
Kingambit
Sneasler
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Baxcalibur-Mega
Baxcalibur-Mega
Baxcalibur-Mega
DragonIce
Ability Thermal Exchange
Item Baxcalibrite
Glaive Rush
dragon
Icicle Spear
ice
Ice Shard
ice
Protect
normal
Raichu-Mega-Y
Raichu-Mega-Y
Raichu-Mega-Y
Electric
Ability Lightning Rod
Item Raichunite Y
Zap Cannon
electric
Focus Blast
fighting
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
Rillaboom
Rillaboom
Rillaboom
Grass
Ability Grassy Surge
Item Miracle Seed
Wood Hammer
grass
Grassy Glide
grass
High Horsepower
ground
Fake Out
normal
Arcanine
Arcanine
Arcanine
Fire
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Extreme Speed
normal
Howl
normal
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Iron Head
steel
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Poison Touch
Item Focus Sash
Close Combat
fighting
Poison Jab
poison
Fake Out
normal
Coaching
fighting
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Arcanine in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C?

The top moves for Arcanine in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C are Flare Blitz (54.545%), Snarl (24.242%), Protect (24.242%), Extreme Speed (21.212%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Arcanine?

Arcanine synergizes well with Baxcalibur (54.167%), Rillaboom (50.000%), Sneasler (45.833%), Raichu (41.667%). 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 Sitrus Berry (71.429%), Eject Button (19.048%), Rocky Helmet (4.762%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Arcanine?

The most common abilities for Arcanine are Intimidate (93.750%) and Justified (3.125%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What is Arcanine's winrate in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C?

Arcanine has a 47.9% winrate in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C, based on 23 wins and 25 losses. Winrates are aggregated from Limitless tours over the past 4 weeks.

What is Arcanine weak to and resistant against?

Arcanine 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 Arcanine good in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C?

Arcanine is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C metagame. Check the usage percentage, 47.9% winrate, and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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