Arcanine vs Volcarona: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: Arcanine is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Arcanine wins 3 stats, Volcarona wins 3 stats.
Arcanine attacking Volcarona
Normal effectiveness
Volcarona attacking Arcanine
Not very effective
Physical Attributes
| Arcanine | Volcarona | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9m | 1.6m |
| Weight | 155.0kg | 46.0kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
Arcanine is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.
- Arcanine has a higher base stat total (555 vs 550).
- Arcanine hits Volcarona for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), Volcarona is ranked #22 (on 6.6% 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 Volcarona — FAQ
Is Arcanine better than Volcarona?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Arcanine is the better overall pick. Arcanine has a higher base stat total (555 vs 550); Arcanine hits Volcarona for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Volcarona?
Arcanine has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Volcarona is faster (100 vs 95 base Speed) and usually moves first.
Does Arcanine or Volcarona have better stats?
Arcanine has the higher base stat total (555 vs 550). Volcarona is both bulkier and stronger offensively.