Arcanine vs Incineroar: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: it's a close call — Arcanine and Incineroar are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Arcanine wins 2 stats, Incineroar wins 4 stats.
Arcanine attacking Incineroar
Not very effective
Incineroar attacking Arcanine
Normal effectiveness
Physical Attributes
| Arcanine | Incineroar | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9m | 1.8m |
| Weight | 155.0kg | 83.0kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
It's a close call. Arcanine and Incineroar are evenly matched on base stats. Pick Incineroar if you want the stronger attacker, or Incineroar for more bulk.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), Incineroar is ranked #2 (on 50.6% 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 Incineroar — FAQ
Is Arcanine better than Incineroar?
This is a close matchup — Arcanine and Incineroar are evenly matched on base stats. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.
Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Incineroar?
Incineroar has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Arcanine is faster (95 vs 60 base Speed) and usually moves first.
Does Arcanine or Incineroar have better stats?
Arcanine has the higher base stat total (555 vs 530). Incineroar is both bulkier and stronger offensively.