Arcanine vs Annihilape: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: it's a close call — Arcanine and Annihilape are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.

Arcanine
#059
Arcanine
Fire
Legendary Pokémon
Annihilape
#979
Annihilape
Fighting Ghost
Rage Monkey Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

90 HP 110
110 Attack 115
80 Defense 80
100 Sp. Atk 50
80 Sp. Def 90
95 Speed 90
555 Total (BST) 535

Arcanine wins 2 stats, Annihilape wins 3 stats, 1 tied.

Arcanine attacking Annihilape

1x

Normal effectiveness

Annihilape attacking Arcanine

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 ArcanineAnnihilape
Height1.9m1.2m
Weight155.0kg56.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

It's a close call. Arcanine and Annihilape are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. Pick Annihilape if you want the stronger attacker, or Annihilape for more bulk.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), Annihilape is ranked #53 (on 1.2% of teams).

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Arcanine vs Annihilape — FAQ

Is Arcanine better than Annihilape?

This is a close matchup — Arcanine and Annihilape are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.

Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Annihilape?

Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Arcanine is faster (95 vs 90 base Speed) and usually moves first. Annihilape hits harder (115 vs 110 best attacking stat).

Does Arcanine or Annihilape have better stats?

Arcanine has the higher base stat total (555 vs 535). Annihilape is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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