Arcanine vs Blaziken: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: Arcanine is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Arcanine wins 4 stats, Blaziken wins 2 stats.
Arcanine attacking Blaziken
Not very effective
Blaziken attacking Arcanine
Normal effectiveness
Physical Attributes
| Arcanine | Blaziken | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9m | 1.9m |
| Weight | 155.0kg | 52.0kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
Arcanine is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.
- Arcanine has a higher base stat total (555 vs 530).
- Arcanine wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
- Arcanine is faster (95 vs 80 Speed), so it usually moves first.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), Blaziken is outside the usage rankings.
Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.
Arcanine vs Blaziken — FAQ
Is Arcanine better than Blaziken?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Arcanine is the better overall pick. Arcanine has a higher base stat total (555 vs 530); Arcanine wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Blaziken?
Blaziken has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Arcanine is faster (95 vs 80 base Speed) and usually moves first.
Does Arcanine or Blaziken have better stats?
Arcanine has the higher base stat total (555 vs 530). Arcanine is bulkier, while Blaziken hits harder.