Arcanine vs Rayquaza: Which Is Better?

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

Arcanine
#059
Arcanine
Fire
Legendary Pokémon
Rayquaza
#384
Rayquaza
Dragon Flying
Sky High Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

90 HP 105
110 Attack 150
80 Defense 90
100 Sp. Atk 150
80 Sp. Def 90
95 Speed 95
555 Total (BST) 680

Arcanine wins 0 stats, Rayquaza wins 5 stats, 1 tied.

Arcanine attacking Rayquaza

0.5x

Not very effective

Rayquaza attacking Arcanine

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 ArcanineRayquaza
Height1.9m7.0m
Weight155.0kg206.5kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Rayquaza

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

  • Rayquaza has a higher base stat total (680 vs 555).
  • Rayquaza wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).
  • Rayquaza hits Arcanine for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), Rayquaza is ranked #74 (on 0.3% 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 Rayquaza — FAQ

Is Arcanine better than Rayquaza?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Rayquaza is the better overall pick. Rayquaza has a higher base stat total (680 vs 555); Rayquaza wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).

Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Rayquaza?

Rayquaza has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Both have identical 95 base Speed.

Does Arcanine or Rayquaza have better stats?

Rayquaza has the higher base stat total (680 vs 555). Rayquaza is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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