Ninetales vs Arcanine: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: Arcanine is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Ninetales wins 2 stats, Arcanine wins 4 stats.
Ninetales attacking Arcanine
Not very effective
Arcanine attacking Ninetales
Not very effective
Physical Attributes
| Ninetales | Arcanine | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.1m | 1.9m |
| Weight | 19.9kg | 155.0kg |
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 505).
- Arcanine wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Ninetales is ranked #75 (on 0.3% 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.
Ninetales vs Arcanine — FAQ
Is Ninetales better than Arcanine?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Arcanine is the better overall pick. Arcanine has a higher base stat total (555 vs 505); Arcanine wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
Who would win a battle, Ninetales or Arcanine?
Neither has a type advantage (0.5x both ways). Ninetales is faster (100 vs 95 base Speed) and usually moves first. Arcanine hits harder (110 vs 81 best attacking stat).
Does Ninetales or Arcanine have better stats?
Arcanine has the higher base stat total (555 vs 505). Arcanine is both bulkier and stronger offensively.