Arcanine
Legendary Pokémon
The sight of it running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night has captivated many people.
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Strategy Overview
Arcanine's typing and ability in Intimidate allow it to effectively check Copperajah as well as other foes like Escavalier, Tauros, and Dhelmise. It then functions as a defensive pivot with Teleport, allowing it to gain momentum against its switch-ins like Salazzle and Starmie. Arcanine's Teleport is also vital for teams with frail wallbreakers like Tyrantrum and Exploud, as it allows them to safely get in against Mantine and Sylveon without the risk of status and chip damage. However, Arcanine risks compromising its longevity when using Teleport on walls and is easily worn down by Toxic and Knock Off. Additionally, it fails in the face of common physical attackers like Tyrantrum, Golurk, and Silvally-Ground. Arcanine relies heavily on Teleport and supportive teammates to punish its checks, and if it loses this support late-game, its passivity becomes a glaring issue against foes like Drampa.
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