Arcanine vs Dragapult: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Dragapult is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Arcanine
#059
Arcanine
Fire
Legendary Pokémon
Dragapult
#887
Dragapult
Dragon Ghost
Stealth Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

90 HP 88
110 Attack 120
80 Defense 75
100 Sp. Atk 100
80 Sp. Def 75
95 Speed 142
555 Total (BST) 600

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

Arcanine attacking Dragapult

0.5x

Not very effective

Dragapult attacking Arcanine

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 ArcanineDragapult
Height1.9m3.0m
Weight155.0kg50.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Dragapult

Dragapult is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Dragapult has a higher base stat total (600 vs 555).
  • Dragapult wins 2 of 6 individual stats (vs 3).
  • Dragapult hits Arcanine for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
  • Dragapult is faster (142 vs 95 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), Dragapult 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 Dragapult — FAQ

Is Arcanine better than Dragapult?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Dragapult is the better overall pick. Dragapult has a higher base stat total (600 vs 555); Dragapult wins 2 of 6 individual stats (vs 3).

Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Dragapult?

Dragapult has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Dragapult is faster (142 vs 95 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Arcanine or Dragapult have better stats?

Dragapult has the higher base stat total (600 vs 555). Arcanine is bulkier, while Dragapult hits harder.

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