#127 in usage · 0.3% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Arcanine Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Arcanine is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Arcanine @ Sitrus Berry Ability: Intimidate Level: 50 EVs: 31 HP / 3 Atk / 3 Def / 29 SpD Adamant Nature - Extreme Speed - Snarl - Will-O-Wisp - Flare Blitz
Arcanine moves
Share of Arcanine sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Extreme SpeedNormal64%
- SnarlDark57.6%
- Will-O-WispFire57.3%
- Flare BlitzFire52.4%
- ProtectNormal52.3%
- HowlNormal25.1%
- Burn UpFire18.2%
- FlamethrowerFire15.3%
- Morning SunNormal12.2%
- Close CombatFighting7.4%
Items
- Sitrus Berry62.5%
- Passho Berry11.9%
- Leftovers9.5%
- Rocky Helmet4.4%
- Air Balloon2.5%
Abilities
- Intimidate91.4%
- Justified6.1%
- Flash Fire2.5%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 31 HP / 3 Atk / 3 Def / 29 SpD | 196 | 146 | 103 | 108 | 129 | 115 | 12.2% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe | 197 | 117 | 100 | 120 | 102 | 161 | 11.6% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 31 HP / 1 Def / 6 SpD / 28 Spe | 196 | 130 | 101 | 108 | 106 | 157 | 5.6% |
Natures in these spreads: Adamant 12.2% · Timid 11.6% · Jolly 5.6%.
Arcanine teammates
Share of Arcanine teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Arcanine set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Arcanine set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Extreme Speed, Snarl, Will-O-Wisp and Flare Blitz with Sitrus Berry (62.5% of sets) and Intimidate, a Adamant nature and 31 HP / 3 Atk / 3 Def / 29 SpD.
What are Arcanine's best teammates in VGC?
Arcanine's most common partners are Rillaboom (33%), Sneasler (26.9%), Grimmsnarl (24.7%), Mega Metagross (22.2%) and Indeedee-F (22.1%) — the share of Arcanine teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Arcanine use?
Adamant (+Atk −SpA) is the most common nature among Arcanine's top spreads (12.2%), followed by Timid (11.6%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Arcanine in Pokémon Champions?
Arcanine has base 95 Speed: 161 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 147 neutral, and 103 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Arcanine in Pokémon Champions?
Arcanine is #127 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.3% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.