Arcanine vs Gengar: 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, Gengar wins 2 stats.
Arcanine attacking Gengar
Normal effectiveness
Gengar attacking Arcanine
Normal effectiveness
Physical Attributes
| Arcanine | Gengar | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9m | 1.5m |
| Weight | 155.0kg | 40.5kg |
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 500).
- Arcanine wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), Gengar 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 Gengar — FAQ
Is Arcanine better than Gengar?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Arcanine is the better overall pick. Arcanine has a higher base stat total (555 vs 500); Arcanine wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Gengar?
Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Gengar is faster (110 vs 95 base Speed) and usually moves first. Gengar hits harder (130 vs 110 best attacking stat).
Does Arcanine or Gengar have better stats?
Arcanine has the higher base stat total (555 vs 500). Arcanine is bulkier, while Gengar hits harder.