Arcanine

Arcanine

Tier E VGC Reglation M-A (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 04/10/2026 01:43 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.05%
Usage Rate
43.90%
Win Rate
29.27%
Lead Rate
48.78%
Selection Rate
1118
Avg Rating
41
Total Games
18
Wins
23
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 VGC Reglation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 43.9% win rate. This data represents 1,949 games analyzed over 14 days from 04/09/2026 to 04/10/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

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 Protect used in 24.4% of battles. Protect demonstrates the highest win rate at 30.0% This move is widely adopted, though its win rate suggests room for optimization in usage scenarios.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Sinistcha, and Gardevoir in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Farigiraf, achieving a 60.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Kingambit, Sinistcha, and Sneasler, while caution is advised against Talonflame, Charizard, and Venusaur. Particularly effective against Kingambit with a 56.2% 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
19 games
57.9% Win
1.0% appear
19 games
42.1% Win
1.0% appear
18 games
55.6% Win
0.9% appear
18 games
55.6% Win
0.9% appear
16 games
56.2% Win
0.8% appear
15 games
46.7% Win
0.8% appear
13 games
46.1% Win
0.7% appear
10 games
50.0% Win
0.5% appear
7 games
57.1% Win
0.4% appear
7 games
0.0% Win
0.4% appear
5 games
60.0% Win
0.3% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Arcanine
20 games
45.0% Win
1.03% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.87% appear
16 games
56.2% Win
0.82% appear
16 games
56.2% Win
0.82% appear
12 games
41.7% Win
0.62% appear
12 games
41.7% Win
0.62% appear
12 games
41.7% Win
0.62% appear
11 games
45.5% Win
0.56% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.46% appear
9 games
44.4% Win
0.46% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.46% appear
6 games
50.0% Win
0.31% appear
5 games
40.0% Win
0.26% appear
5 games
20.0% Win
0.26% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Arcanine
5 games
60.0% Win
0.26% appear
19 games
57.9% Win
0.97% appear
7 games
57.1% Win
0.36% appear
16 games
56.2% Win
0.82% appear
18 games
55.6% Win
0.92% appear
18 games
55.6% Win
0.92% appear
10 games
50.0% Win
0.51% appear
15 games
46.7% Win
0.77% appear
13 games
46.1% Win
0.67% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Arcanine
7 games
0.0% Win
0.36% appear
19 games
42.1% Win
0.97% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Arcanine performs well against
16 games
56.2% Win
0.82% appear
16 games
56.2% Win
0.82% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.87% appear
6 games
50.0% Win
0.31% appear
11 games
45.5% Win
0.56% appear
20 games
45.0% Win
1.03% appear
9 games
44.4% Win
0.46% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Arcanine
5 games
20.0% Win
0.26% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.46% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.46% appear
5 games
40.0% Win
0.26% appear
12 games
41.7% Win
0.62% appear
12 games
41.7% Win
0.62% appear
12 games
41.7% Win
0.62% appear