When it comes to competitive battling, Arcanine has access to two abilities that may help it in battle. One of these abilities is {{a|Flash Fire}}, this allows Arcanine to absorb 25% of {{t|Fire}} type moves and increases it's potential, thus increasing it's {{t|Fire}} moves to greater effect. The other ability that Arcanine has up it's sleeve is {{a|Intimidate}}. This will decrease the foe's attack by one level, rendering it more weaker than usual. A sure advantage that will help it and it's fellow team mates.