Charizard vs Arcanine: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: Charizard is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Charizard wins 3 stats, Arcanine wins 3 stats.
Charizard attacking Arcanine
Normal effectiveness
Arcanine attacking Charizard
Not very effective
Physical Attributes
| Charizard | Arcanine | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.7m | 1.9m |
| Weight | 90.5kg | 155.0kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
Charizard is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.
- Charizard has a lower base stat total (534 vs 555).
- Charizard hits Arcanine for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
- Charizard is faster (100 vs 95 Speed), so it usually moves first.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Charizard is ranked #87 (on 0.2% of teams), Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams).
Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.
Charizard vs Arcanine — FAQ
Is Charizard better than Arcanine?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Charizard is the better overall pick. Charizard has a lower base stat total (534 vs 555); Charizard hits Arcanine for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
Who would win a battle, Charizard or Arcanine?
Charizard has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Charizard is faster (100 vs 95 base Speed) and usually moves first.
Does Charizard or Arcanine have better stats?
Arcanine has the higher base stat total (555 vs 534). Arcanine is both bulkier and stronger offensively.