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Arcanine

Arcanine

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

  • GROUND2x
  • ROCK2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Flare BlitzFIREPhysical21.7%
  2. Extreme SpeedNORMALPhysical20.0%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus18.3%
  4. Will-O-WispFIREStatus15.0%

Best Ability / Item

IntimidateSitrus BerrySitrus Berry

Arcanine technical VGC usage sections

Best Arcanine Moves

  • #1

    Flare Blitz

    FIRPhysical120 BP

    The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn.

    21.67%
  • #2

    Extreme Speed

    NORPhysical80 BP

    The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

    20.00%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    18.33%
  • #4

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

    15.00%
  • #5

    Snarl

    DARSpecial55 BP

    The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

    12.50%
  • #6

    Howl

    NORStatus

    The user howls loudly to rouse itself and its allies. This boosts their Attack stats.

    5.83%
  • #7

    Wild Charge

    ELEPhysical90 BP

    The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

    2.50%
  • #8

    Bulldoze

    GROPhysical60 BP

    The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

    1.67%
  • #9

    Overheat

    FIRSpecial130 BP

    The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    1.67%
  • #10

    Play Rough

    FAIPhysical90 BP

    The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.

    0.83%

Best Arcanine Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    96.88%
  • #2

    Careful 32/11/12/0/11/0

    3.13%

Best Arcanine Abilities

  • #1

    Intimidate

    When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

    100.00%

Best Arcanine Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    71.88%
  • #2
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    6.25%
  • #3
    Focus Band

    Focus Band

    May leave the holder with 1 HP when a move would normally cause them to faint.

    3.13%
  • #4
    Shell Bell

    Shell Bell

    Restores HP to the holder based on damage inflicted to the opponent.

    3.13%
  • #5
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    3.13%
  • #6
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    3.13%
  • #7
    Charcoal

    Charcoal

    Raises the power of Fire-type moves.

    3.13%
  • #8
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    3.13%
  • #9
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting-type move by 50%.

    3.13%

Best Arcanine Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
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    14.06%
  • #2
    venusaur-megaVenusaur-mega
    GRAPOI
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    10.94%
  • #3
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
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    10.94%
  • #4
    dragoniteDragonite
    DRAFLY
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    10.94%
  • #5
    sableyeSableye
    DARGHO
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    10.94%
  • #6
    whimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
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    9.38%
  • #7
    corviknightCorviknight
    FLYSTE
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    9.38%
  • #8
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
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    7.81%
  • #9
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
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    7.81%
  • #10
    primarinaPrimarina
    WATFAI
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    7.81%

Teams with Arcanine

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MeowscaradaPalafinArcanineDragoniteSylveonGlimmora Mega
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Lucario MegaArcaninePalafinSableyeRotom-MowSylveon
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Greninja MegaTsareenaBasculegion-MArcanineRaichuFloette-Eternal
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Basculegion-MPelipperArchaludonVenusaur MegaSableyeArcanine
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Basculegion-MPelipperArchaludonSableyeVenusaur MegaArcanine
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Basculegion-MPelipperArchaludonSableyeVenusaur MegaArcanine
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TorkoalGolurk MegaFarigirafKangaskhanSylveonArcanine
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Slowbro MegaVolcaronaMeowscaradaPrimarinaTinkatonArcanine
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Arcanine?

The best moveset for Arcanine in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Flare Blitz, Extreme Speed, Protect, Will-O-Wisp.

How to counter Arcanine in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Arcanine can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ground 2x, rock 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Arcanine?

The best item for Arcanine is typically Sitrus Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.