Chandelure vs Volcarona: Which Is Better?

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

Chandelure
#609
Chandelure
Ghost Fire
Luring Pokémon
Volcarona
#637
Volcarona
Bug Fire
Sun Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

60 HP 85
55 Attack 60
90 Defense 65
145 Sp. Atk 135
90 Sp. Def 105
80 Speed 100
520 Total (BST) 550

Chandelure wins 2 stats, Volcarona wins 4 stats.

Chandelure attacking Volcarona

1x

Normal effectiveness

Volcarona attacking Chandelure

0.5x

Not very effective

Physical Attributes

 ChandelureVolcarona
Height1.0m1.6m
Weight34.3kg46.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Volcarona

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

  • Volcarona has a higher base stat total (550 vs 520).
  • Volcarona wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
  • Volcarona is faster (100 vs 80 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Chandelure is ranked #97 (on 0.1% 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.

Chandelure vs Volcarona — FAQ

Is Chandelure better than Volcarona?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Volcarona is the better overall pick. Volcarona has a higher base stat total (550 vs 520); Volcarona wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).

Who would win a battle, Chandelure or Volcarona?

Chandelure has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Volcarona is faster (100 vs 80 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Chandelure or Volcarona have better stats?

Volcarona has the higher base stat total (550 vs 520). Volcarona is bulkier, while Chandelure hits harder.

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