Arcanine

Arcanine

Tier E Champions OU

Last Updated: 04/13/2026 01:03 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.04%
Usage Rate
39.38%
Win Rate
5.18%
Lead Rate
1119
Avg Rating
193
Total Games
75
Wins
118
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Arcanine Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Arcanine currently holds a E tier ranking in the Champions OU metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 39.4% win rate. This data represents 9,269 games analyzed over 14 days from 04/11/2026 to 04/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Flare Blitz used in 36.3% of battles. Close Combat demonstrates the highest win rate at 63.6% While Flare Blitz is the most popular choice, Close Combat shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Scizor, Clefable, and Kleavor in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Corviknight, achieving a 60.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Espathra, Blastoise, and Palafin, while caution is advised against Incineroar, Delphox, and Toxapex. Particularly effective against Espathra with a 90.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Arcanine currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Arcanine
63 games
47.6% Win
0.7% appear
54 games
40.7% Win
0.6% appear
38 games
55.3% Win
0.4% appear
35 games
48.6% Win
0.4% appear
31 games
45.2% Win
0.3% appear
31 games
41.9% Win
0.3% appear
29 games
51.7% Win
0.3% appear
29 games
34.5% Win
0.3% appear
27 games
33.3% Win
0.3% appear
25 games
52.0% Win
0.3% appear
22 games
40.9% Win
0.2% appear
22 games
31.8% Win
0.2% appear
21 games
52.4% Win
0.2% appear
21 games
47.6% Win
0.2% appear
20 games
60.0% Win
0.2% appear
20 games
45.0% Win
0.2% appear
20 games
35.0% Win
0.2% appear
19 games
36.8% Win
0.2% appear
18 games
38.9% Win
0.2% appear
16 games
43.8% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Arcanine
63 games
38.1% Win
0.68% appear
49 games
40.8% Win
0.53% appear
47 games
40.4% Win
0.51% appear
39 games
33.3% Win
0.42% appear
37 games
48.6% Win
0.40% appear
35 games
28.6% Win
0.38% appear
32 games
46.9% Win
0.35% appear
28 games
35.7% Win
0.30% appear
27 games
51.9% Win
0.29% appear
26 games
26.9% Win
0.28% appear
26 games
34.6% Win
0.28% appear
25 games
48.0% Win
0.27% appear
24 games
33.3% Win
0.26% appear
22 games
27.3% Win
0.24% appear
22 games
36.4% Win
0.24% appear
22 games
45.5% Win
0.24% appear
21 games
33.3% Win
0.23% appear
21 games
47.6% Win
0.23% appear
20 games
45.0% Win
0.22% appear
20 games
45.0% Win
0.22% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Arcanine
20 games
60.0% Win
0.22% appear
16 games
56.2% Win
0.17% appear
38 games
55.3% Win
0.41% appear
21 games
52.4% Win
0.23% appear
25 games
52.0% Win
0.27% appear
29 games
51.7% Win
0.31% appear
14 games
50.0% Win
0.15% appear
14 games
50.0% Win
0.15% appear
35 games
48.6% Win
0.38% appear
21 games
47.6% Win
0.23% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Arcanine
10 games
10.0% Win
0.11% appear
9 games
11.1% Win
0.10% appear
11 games
18.2% Win
0.12% appear
9 games
22.2% Win
0.10% appear
13 games
23.1% Win
0.14% appear
10 games
30.0% Win
0.11% appear
13 games
30.8% Win
0.14% appear
22 games
31.8% Win
0.24% appear
27 games
33.3% Win
0.29% appear
29 games
34.5% Win
0.31% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Arcanine performs well against
10 games
90.0% Win
0.11% appear
9 games
55.6% Win
0.10% appear
27 games
51.9% Win
0.29% appear
18 games
50.0% Win
0.19% appear
37 games
48.6% Win
0.40% appear
25 games
48.0% Win
0.27% appear
21 games
47.6% Win
0.23% appear
32 games
46.9% Win
0.35% appear
15 games
46.7% Win
0.16% appear
22 games
45.5% Win
0.24% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Arcanine
9 games
11.1% Win
0.10% appear
9 games
22.2% Win
0.10% appear
12 games
25.0% Win
0.13% appear
12 games
25.0% Win
0.13% appear
26 games
26.9% Win
0.28% appear
22 games
27.3% Win
0.24% appear
11 games
27.3% Win
0.12% appear
11 games
27.3% Win
0.12% appear
14 games
28.6% Win
0.15% appear
35 games
28.6% Win
0.38% appear