Arcanine counters, weaknesses & stats
Type: Fire
Looking for the best counters for Arcanine? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Arcanine super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Water, Ground, Rock.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 110
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Attack
- 100
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 555
Weaknesses
- Water (×2)
- Ground (×2)
- Rock (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Grass (×0.5)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
- Fairy (×0.5)
Abilities
- Intimidate — Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
- Flash Fire — Protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
- Justified (hidden) — Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move.
Top counters vs Arcanine
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Rampardos (Rock)
- Bastiodon (Rock / Steel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best counter for Arcanine?
Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Blastoise. See the full ranked list above for more options.
What are Arcanine's weaknesses?
Arcanine is weak to Water, Ground, Rock.
What type is Arcanine?
Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokémon.