Arcanine vs Chandelure: 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 3 stats, Chandelure wins 3 stats.
Arcanine attacking Chandelure
Not very effective
Chandelure attacking Arcanine
Normal effectiveness
Physical Attributes
| Arcanine | Chandelure | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9m | 1.0m |
| Weight | 155.0kg | 34.3kg |
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 520).
- 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), Chandelure is ranked #97 (on 0.1% 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 Chandelure — FAQ
Is Arcanine better than Chandelure?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Arcanine is the better overall pick. Arcanine has a higher base stat total (555 vs 520); Arcanine is faster (95 vs 80 Speed), so it usually moves first.
Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Chandelure?
Chandelure 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 Chandelure have better stats?
Arcanine has the higher base stat total (555 vs 520). Arcanine is bulkier, while Chandelure hits harder.