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Hisuian Arcanine Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fire / Rock · BST: 555 · Role: Physical Attacker

Hisuian Arcanine is a Fire / Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Hisuian Arcanine, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Sharpedo plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 555 base stat total, Hisuian Arcanine plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Attack (115), and at base 90 Speed it sits faster than 63% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Hisuian Arcanine in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Hisuian Arcanine

  1. Blastoise (Water)
  2. Mega Blastoise (Water)
  3. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  4. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  5. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  6. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  7. Simipour (Water)
  8. Slowbro (Water / Psychic)

How each counter beats Hisuian Arcanine

  • Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Hisuian Arcanine and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Hisuian Arcanine and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Hisuian Arcanine and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Hisuian Arcanine and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Hisuian Arcanine and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.

Hisuian Arcanine weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Water (×4)
  • Fighting (×2)
  • Ground (×4)
  • Rock (×2)

Resistances

  • Normal (×0.5)
  • Fire (×0.25)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Poison (×0.5)
  • Flying (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
95
Attack
115
Defense
80
Sp. Attack
95
Sp. Defense
80
Speed
90
Total
555

Best Tera Types for Hisuian Arcanine

The best Tera Types for Hisuian Arcanine cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Fire (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Rock (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Water (defensive shift)
  • Grass (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Intimidate — [object Object]
  • Flash Fire — [object Object]
  • Rock Head (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Fire-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Hisuian Arcanine:

Frequently asked questions about Hisuian Arcanine

What counters Hisuian Arcanine in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Hisuian Arcanine are Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Camerupt. These Pokémon hit Hisuian Arcanine super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Hisuian Arcanine weak to?

Hisuian Arcanine is a Fire / Rock-type Pokémon weak to Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Hisuian Arcanine?

The single best pick against Hisuian Arcanine in the Pokémon Champions roster is Blastoise, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Hisuian Arcanine in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Hisuian Arcanine, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Fire / Rock) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Hisuian Arcanine's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Hisuian Arcanine good in Pokémon Champions?

Hisuian Arcanine's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (555 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.