Arcanine vs Entei: Which Is Better?

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

Arcanine
#059
Arcanine
Fire
Legendary Pokémon
Entei
#244
Entei
Fire
Volcano Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

90 HP 115
110 Attack 115
80 Defense 85
100 Sp. Atk 90
80 Sp. Def 75
95 Speed 100
555 Total (BST) 580

Arcanine wins 2 stats, Entei wins 4 stats.

Arcanine attacking Entei

0.5x

Not very effective

Entei attacking Arcanine

0.5x

Not very effective

Physical Attributes

 ArcanineEntei
Height1.9m2.1m
Weight155.0kg198.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

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

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

Is Arcanine better than Entei?

This is a close matchup — Arcanine and Entei 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 Entei?

Neither has a type advantage (0.5x both ways). Entei is faster (100 vs 95 base Speed) and usually moves first. Entei hits harder (115 vs 110 best attacking stat).

Does Arcanine or Entei have better stats?

Entei has the higher base stat total (580 vs 555). Entei is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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