Arcanine

Arcanine

Tier E BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 08/06/2026 01:03 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.01%
Usage Rate
49.41%
Win Rate
10.06%
Lead Rate
34.62%
Selection Rate
1164
Avg Rating
338
Total Games
167
Wins
171
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 BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 49.4% win rate. This data represents 16,772 games analyzed over 14 days from 07/23/2026 to 08/06/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. 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 Scorching Sands used in 9.2% of battles. Extreme Speed demonstrates the highest win rate at 69.6% While Scorching Sands is the most popular choice, Extreme Speed shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Sneasler, and Zoroark-Hisui in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Raichu, achieving a 57.9% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Gengar, Espathra, and Whimsicott, while caution is advised against Ceruledge, Staraptor, and Venusaur. Particularly effective against Gengar with a 71.4% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Arcanine maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Arcanine
208 games
51.0% Win
1.2% appear
129 games
56.6% Win
0.8% appear
123 games
52.9% Win
0.7% appear
116 games
53.5% Win
0.7% appear
113 games
54.0% Win
0.7% appear
75 games
48.0% Win
0.5% appear
67 games
52.2% Win
0.4% appear
62 games
48.4% Win
0.4% appear
57 games
43.9% Win
0.3% appear
50 games
52.0% Win
0.3% appear
48 games
50.0% Win
0.3% appear
43 games
48.8% Win
0.3% appear
43 games
48.8% Win
0.3% appear
31 games
38.7% Win
0.2% appear
27 games
48.1% Win
0.2% appear
26 games
38.5% Win
0.2% appear
26 games
38.5% Win
0.2% appear
24 games
50.0% Win
0.1% appear
23 games
34.8% Win
0.1% appear
22 games
40.9% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Arcanine
78 games
50.0% Win
0.47% appear
70 games
61.4% Win
0.42% appear
67 games
58.2% Win
0.40% appear
56 games
46.4% Win
0.33% appear
51 games
58.8% Win
0.30% appear
50 games
44.0% Win
0.30% appear
49 games
46.9% Win
0.29% appear
47 games
36.2% Win
0.28% appear
44 games
50.0% Win
0.26% appear
41 games
58.5% Win
0.24% appear
38 games
55.3% Win
0.23% appear
37 games
37.8% Win
0.22% appear
37 games
43.2% Win
0.22% appear
36 games
61.1% Win
0.21% appear
34 games
50.0% Win
0.20% appear
33 games
45.5% Win
0.20% appear
33 games
45.5% Win
0.20% appear
32 games
40.6% Win
0.19% appear
32 games
37.5% Win
0.19% appear
29 games
69.0% Win
0.17% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Arcanine
19 games
57.9% Win
0.11% appear
129 games
56.6% Win
0.77% appear
16 games
56.2% Win
0.10% appear
113 games
54.0% Win
0.67% appear
116 games
53.5% Win
0.69% appear
123 games
52.9% Win
0.73% appear
67 games
52.2% Win
0.40% appear
50 games
52.0% Win
0.30% appear
208 games
51.0% Win
1.24% appear
24 games
50.0% Win
0.14% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Arcanine
23 games
34.8% Win
0.14% appear
26 games
38.5% Win
0.16% appear
26 games
38.5% Win
0.16% appear
31 games
38.7% Win
0.18% appear
20 games
40.0% Win
0.12% appear
22 games
40.9% Win
0.13% appear
57 games
43.9% Win
0.34% appear
75 games
48.0% Win
0.45% appear
27 games
48.1% Win
0.16% appear
62 games
48.4% Win
0.37% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Arcanine performs well against
21 games
71.4% Win
0.13% appear
29 games
69.0% Win
0.17% appear
16 games
68.8% Win
0.10% appear
27 games
66.7% Win
0.16% appear
70 games
61.4% Win
0.42% appear
36 games
61.1% Win
0.21% appear
28 games
60.7% Win
0.17% appear
51 games
58.8% Win
0.30% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.10% appear
41 games
58.5% Win
0.24% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Arcanine
21 games
19.1% Win
0.13% appear
19 games
31.6% Win
0.11% appear
25 games
32.0% Win
0.15% appear
18 games
33.3% Win
0.11% appear
47 games
36.2% Win
0.28% appear
22 games
36.4% Win
0.13% appear
16 games
37.5% Win
0.10% appear
32 games
37.5% Win
0.19% appear
37 games
37.8% Win
0.22% appear
20 games
40.0% Win
0.12% appear