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Arcanine VGC: best sets, teams and usage
Arcanine appears on 0.2% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (26 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #131 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 41.7% and a Top 8 index of 0.65: it reaches Top 8 less often than its usage suggests.
- 0.2%Usage
- 41.7%Adj. win rate
- 0.65Top 8 index
- #131Usage rank
- 26Teams
The most common Arcanine set runs Sitrus Berry with Flare Blitz, Protect, Extreme Speed, Snarl.
What item does Arcanine use?
| Item | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Sitrus Berry | 50.0% | 45.2% |
| Focus Sash | 19.2% | 38.5% |
| Rocky Helmet | 15.4% | 47.2% |
| Eject Button | 7.7% | 45.2% |
| Leftovers | 3.8% | 48.0% |
| Silk Scarf | 3.8% | 50.0% |
What ability does Arcanine use?
| Ability | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Intimidate | 80.8% | 45.0% |
| Rock Head | 15.4% | 38.2% |
| Justified | 3.8% | 44.0% |
What moves does Arcanine use?
| Move | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Flare Blitz | 76.9% | 42.6% |
| Protect | 76.9% | 43.0% |
| Extreme Speed | 50.0% | 42.7% |
| Snarl | 46.2% | 43.5% |
| Will-O-Wisp | 46.2% | 43.8% |
| Howl | 15.4% | 51.2% |
| Flamethrower | 11.5% | 45.5% |
| Head Smash | 11.5% | 41.4% |
| Morning Sun | 11.5% | 42.4% |
| Wild Charge | 11.5% | 45.5% |
Arcanine natures
| Nature | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Adamant | 38.5% | 47.9% |
| Jolly | 26.9% | 40.4% |
| Calm | 15.4% | 44.1% |
| Modest | 7.7% | 46.7% |
| Brave | 3.8% | 44.0% |
Most common Arcanine sets
| Item | Ability | Moves | Usage |
|---|
| Sitrus Berry | Intimidate | Extreme Speed / Flare Blitz / Howl / Protect | 11.5% |
| Rocky Helmet | Intimidate | Flamethrower / Protect / Snarl / Will-O-Wisp | 7.7% |
| Focus Sash | Rock Head | Flare Blitz / Head Smash / Protect / Wild Charge | 7.7% |
| Sitrus Berry | Intimidate | Flare Blitz / Helping Hand / Snarl / Will-O-Wisp | 7.7% |
| Sitrus Berry | Intimidate | Flare Blitz / Protect / Snarl / Will-O-Wisp | 7.7% |
Best Arcanine teammates
Is Arcanine rising or falling?
Over the last 14 days Arcanine is on 0.2% of teams, against 0.3% in the 14 days before: holding steady.
What does Arcanine beat and lose to?
Results of teams with Arcanine by what the opponent brings, over 111 tournament games. Its average is a 40.5% win rate.
Best matchups
Worst matchups
Recent Top 8 teams with Arcanine
| Date | Tournament | Place | Player | Team |
|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Vgc Córdoba | -1% | 3 of 22 | Fede_Guitin | Aggron (Mega), Goodra, Palafin, Snorlax, Vanilluxe |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Vgc Córdoba | -1% | 8 of 22 | frankina | Clefable, Gyarados (Mega), Hawlucha (Mega), Snorlax, Weavile |
How fast is Arcanine?
Arcanine has 95 base Speed. With 32 points and a +Speed nature it reaches 161; neutral, 147. At max it outspeeds 13 of the 22 most used Pokémon. At max, the ones just above it: Volcarona (167), Charizard (Mega Y) (167), Gardevoir (Mega) (167). And just below: Eternal Flower Floette (Mega) (158), Hisuian Arcanine (156), Rillaboom (150).
How these stats are calculated
All figures come from the public team lists of official online tournaments. The adjusted win rate adds 20 games at 50% so a small sample doesn't mislead you, and the Top 8 index divides Top 8 usage by overall usage.
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