Partner ideas
for Arcanine (hisuian)
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Arcanine: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (5)
Staraptor
NormalFlyingSets the Tailwind Arcanine wants
On 30% of Arcanine's ranked teamsImmune to GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Rock super-effectively with Close Combat
Gholdengo
SteelGhostOn 31% of Arcanine's ranked teams
Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 18% of Arcanine's ranked teams
Resists WaterImmune to FightingResists GroundHits Water super-effectively with Matcha GotchaHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha GotchaHits Rock super-effectively with Matcha Gotcha
Whimsicott
GrassFairySets the Tailwind Arcanine wants
On 26% of Arcanine's ranked teamsResists WaterResists FightingResists GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with MoonblastAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Basculegion
WaterGhostOn 20% of Arcanine's ranked teams
Resists WaterImmune to FightingHits Ground super-effectively with Wave CrashHits Rock super-effectively with Wave Crash
Plan partners (2)
Decidueye
GrassGhostSets the Tailwind Arcanine wants
Resists WaterImmune to FightingResists GroundHits Water super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Blade
Noivern
FlyingDragonSets the Tailwind Arcanine wants
Resists WaterResists FightingImmune to GroundArcanine resists its BoomburstHits Fighting super-effectively with HurricaneAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Defensive glue (17)
Chimecho
PsychicSpread-safe together for Boomburst and Self-Destruct
Resists FightingHits Water super-effectively with Energy BallHits Fighting super-effectively with Future SightHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallHits Rock super-effectively with Energy BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Victreebel
GrassPoisonCovers its Water and Fighting weaknesses
Arcanine resists its Sludge WaveHits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Rock super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Decidueyehisuian
GrassFightingCovers its Water, Ground and Rock weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Chesnaught
GrassFightingCovers its Water, Ground and Rock weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Rock super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Trevenant
GhostGrassCovers its Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Rock super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Gallade
PsychicFightingCovers its Fighting and Rock weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Rock super-effectively with Sacred SwordAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Medicham
FightingPsychicCovers its Fighting and Rock weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Thunder PunchHits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Meganium
GrassCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Fighting super-effectively with Dazzling GleamHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Rock super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Hawlucha
FightingFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Gourgeistjumbo variety
GhostGrassCovers its Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Seed BombHits Ground super-effectively with Seed BombHits Rock super-effectively with Seed BombAdds anti-Trick Room pressurealso: Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large Variety)
Emolga
ElectricFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Fighting super-effectively with Air SlashHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallHits Rock super-effectively with Energy BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Qwilfish
WaterPoisonCovers its Water and Fighting weaknesses
Arcanine resists its Self-DestructHits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationHits Rock super-effectively with LiquidationAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Primarina
WaterFairyCovers its Water and Fighting weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with MoonblastHits Ground super-effectively with Hyper VoiceHits Rock super-effectively with Hyper VoiceAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Tsareena
GrassCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Power WhipHits Ground super-effectively with Power WhipHits Rock super-effectively with Power WhipAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Serperior
GrassCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Rock super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Azumarill
WaterFairyCovers its Water and Fighting weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationHits Rock super-effectively with LiquidationAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Quaquaval
WaterFightingCovers its Water and Rock weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Wave CrashHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure