Arcanine vs Hydreigon: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Hydreigon is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Arcanine
#059
Arcanine
Fire
Legendary Pokémon
Hydreigon
#635
Hydreigon
Dark Dragon
Brutal Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

90 HP 92
110 Attack 105
80 Defense 90
100 Sp. Atk 125
80 Sp. Def 90
95 Speed 98
555 Total (BST) 600

Arcanine wins 1 stat, Hydreigon wins 5 stats.

Arcanine attacking Hydreigon

0.5x

Not very effective

Hydreigon attacking Arcanine

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 ArcanineHydreigon
Height1.9m1.8m
Weight155.0kg160.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Hydreigon

Hydreigon is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Hydreigon has a higher base stat total (600 vs 555).
  • Hydreigon wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
  • Hydreigon hits Arcanine for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
  • Hydreigon is faster (98 vs 95 Speed), so it usually moves first.

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

Is Arcanine better than Hydreigon?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Hydreigon is the better overall pick. Hydreigon has a higher base stat total (600 vs 555); Hydreigon wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).

Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Hydreigon?

Hydreigon has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Hydreigon is faster (98 vs 95 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Arcanine or Hydreigon have better stats?

Hydreigon has the higher base stat total (600 vs 555). Hydreigon is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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