Arcanine vs Gallade: 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, Gallade wins 2 stats.
Arcanine attacking Gallade
Normal effectiveness
Gallade attacking Arcanine
Normal effectiveness
Physical Attributes
| Arcanine | Gallade | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9m | 1.6m |
| 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 518).
- 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), Gallade is ranked #65 (on 0.4% 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 Gallade — FAQ
Is Arcanine better than Gallade?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Arcanine is the better overall pick. Arcanine has a higher base stat total (555 vs 518); Arcanine wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Gallade?
Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Arcanine is faster (95 vs 80 base Speed) and usually moves first. Gallade hits harder (125 vs 110 best attacking stat).
Does Arcanine or Gallade have better stats?
Arcanine has the higher base stat total (555 vs 518). Arcanine is bulkier, while Gallade hits harder.