Arcanine vs Garchomp: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: Garchomp is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Arcanine wins 1 stat, Garchomp wins 5 stats.
Arcanine attacking Garchomp
Not very effective
Garchomp attacking Arcanine
Super effective!
Physical Attributes
| Arcanine | Garchomp | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9m | 1.9m |
| Weight | 155.0kg | 95.0kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
Garchomp is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.
- Garchomp has a higher base stat total (600 vs 555).
- Garchomp wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
- Garchomp hits Arcanine for 2x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
- Garchomp is faster (102 vs 95 Speed), so it usually moves first.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), Garchomp is ranked #88 (on 0.2% 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 Garchomp — FAQ
Is Arcanine better than Garchomp?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Garchomp is the better overall pick. Garchomp has a higher base stat total (600 vs 555); Garchomp wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Garchomp?
Garchomp has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Garchomp is faster (102 vs 95 base Speed) and usually moves first.
Does Arcanine or Garchomp have better stats?
Garchomp has the higher base stat total (600 vs 555). Garchomp is both bulkier and stronger offensively.