Arcanine vs Zekrom: Which Is Better?

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

Arcanine
#059
Arcanine
Fire
Legendary Pokémon
Zekrom
#644
Zekrom
Dragon Electric
Deep Black Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

90 HP 100
110 Attack 150
80 Defense 120
100 Sp. Atk 120
80 Sp. Def 100
95 Speed 90
555 Total (BST) 680

Arcanine wins 1 stat, Zekrom wins 5 stats.

Arcanine attacking Zekrom

0.5x

Not very effective

Zekrom attacking Arcanine

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 ArcanineZekrom
Height1.9m2.9m
Weight155.0kg345.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Zekrom

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

  • Zekrom has a higher base stat total (680 vs 555).
  • Zekrom wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
  • Zekrom 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), Zekrom is outside the usage rankings.

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Arcanine vs Zekrom — FAQ

Is Arcanine better than Zekrom?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Zekrom is the better overall pick. Zekrom has a higher base stat total (680 vs 555); Zekrom wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).

Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Zekrom?

Zekrom has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Arcanine is faster (95 vs 90 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Arcanine or Zekrom have better stats?

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

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