Who is Better: Arcanine or Houndoom?

Jan. 19, 2014

Arcanine is my favorite Pokemon, but is he better than Houndoom?Remember, this is for Competitive.Pros and Cons strongly suggested

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Arcanine Pros:Great as a mixed attackerVast movepool that covers its 3 weaknesses to Ground, Water and RockAll abilities are great(Intimidate, Flash Fire, Justified)6 Type ResistancesCan learn ExtremeSpeed and other priority moves

Arcanine Cons:Outclassed by faster PokemonNo Mega-Evolution as of yet

Houndoom Pros:6 Type ResistancesMega-Evolution140 Special Attack and 110 Speed with Mega EvolutionImmunity to Psychic TypesFlash Fire/Solar Power

Houndoom Cons:Loses an item slot due to Houndoomite4 Weaknesses, and no longer resists fairyFrail when not Mega EvolvedNo priority with sole exception of Sucker PunchMostly physical movepool

If I had to choose which one was better, I would chooseArcanine.It’s even classified as the Legendary Pokemon!