Arcanine vs Gyarados: 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 3 stats, Gyarados wins 3 stats.
Arcanine attacking Gyarados
Not very effective
Gyarados attacking Arcanine
Super effective!
Physical Attributes
| Arcanine | Gyarados | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9m | 6.5m |
| Weight | 155.0kg | 235.0kg |
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 540).
- Arcanine is faster (95 vs 81 Speed), so it usually moves first.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), Gyarados 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 Gyarados — FAQ
Is Arcanine better than Gyarados?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Arcanine is the better overall pick. Arcanine has a higher base stat total (555 vs 540); Arcanine is faster (95 vs 81 Speed), so it usually moves first.
Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Gyarados?
Gyarados has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Arcanine is faster (95 vs 81 base Speed) and usually moves first.
Does Arcanine or Gyarados have better stats?
Arcanine has the higher base stat total (555 vs 540). Gyarados is both bulkier and stronger offensively.