Arcanine

Arcanine serves as the team's primary defensive pivot and offensive support. Intimidate lowers physical attackers like Garchomp on entry, and Will-O-Wisp extends that damage reduction further by burning physical threats. Snarl suppresses opposing Special Attack to protect Alakazam from chip damage. Helping Hand amplifies Expanding Force and other attacks when paired with the team's sweepers. Bold nature with HP and Defense investment lets it absorb physical hits, and Lum Berry prevents status conditions from disrupting its support role mid-game.