Arcanine vs Salamence: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: Salamence is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Arcanine wins 0 stats, Salamence wins 4 stats, 2 tied.
Arcanine attacking Salamence
Not very effective
Salamence attacking Arcanine
Normal effectiveness
Physical Attributes
| Arcanine | Salamence | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9m | 1.5m |
| Weight | 155.0kg | 102.6kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
Salamence is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.
- Salamence has a higher base stat total (600 vs 555).
- Salamence wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).
- Salamence hits Arcanine for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
- Salamence is faster (100 vs 95 Speed), so it usually moves first.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), Salamence is ranked #102 (on 0.1% 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 Salamence — FAQ
Is Arcanine better than Salamence?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Salamence is the better overall pick. Salamence has a higher base stat total (600 vs 555); Salamence wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).
Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Salamence?
Salamence has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Salamence is faster (100 vs 95 base Speed) and usually moves first.
Does Arcanine or Salamence have better stats?
Salamence has the higher base stat total (600 vs 555). Salamence is both bulkier and stronger offensively.