Arcanine vs Miraidon: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: Miraidon is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Arcanine wins 1 stat, Miraidon wins 5 stats.
Arcanine attacking Miraidon
Not very effective
Miraidon attacking Arcanine
Normal effectiveness
Physical Attributes
| Arcanine | Miraidon | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9m | 3.5m |
| Weight | 155.0kg | 240.0kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
Miraidon is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.
- Miraidon has a higher base stat total (670 vs 555).
- Miraidon wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
- Miraidon hits Arcanine for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
- Miraidon is faster (135 vs 95 Speed), so it usually moves first.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), Miraidon is ranked #3 (on 50.3% 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 Miraidon — FAQ
Is Arcanine better than Miraidon?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Miraidon is the better overall pick. Miraidon has a higher base stat total (670 vs 555); Miraidon wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Miraidon?
Miraidon has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Miraidon is faster (135 vs 95 base Speed) and usually moves first.
Does Arcanine or Miraidon have better stats?
Miraidon has the higher base stat total (670 vs 555). Miraidon is both bulkier and stronger offensively.