Arcanine is not better than Ninetales.  I, personally, think both are the 
same.  Each has Good Points and Bad Points. Even though a Arcanine can defeat 
a Ninetales doesn't mean that match up will happen anytime soon.  Let me look 
at what Jason said:

Ninetales:Hp: 80 (lower than arcanine??) ((Yes it is.))
Attacks: lure 2colerless, switch opponets pokemon(who
cares.....uh...g.o.w.) ((Who cares?  Actually, a lot of people care.  This 
"attack" can save up space in some decks.  Not much need to put a lot G.O.W. 
in when you have Ninetales.))
fireblast 4fire!!!!( fire spicificly) ((specifically*))
80 damage(look up...takedown) ((I did.  Look at the bottom...)), discard 
1fire.
retreat cost: 1

Arcanine:Hp:100 (very nice) ((I agree))
Attacks: Flamthrower 2fire 1 colerless, 50 damage(discard 1 fire
energy), 
take down 2fire 2colerless, 80 damage(does 30 damage to
arcanine, ONE WORD, DEFENDER!!!).
retreat cost: 3 colerless (switch) ((Still, there MIGHT be the chance you 
can't get a Switch))

No matter what, each of Arcanine's attacks have a set back.  You either have 
to Discard an energy or do damage to itself.  If I was making a Fire deck, I 
would use BOTH of them.

Take Down:  Does 30 damage to itself. (80)
Fireblast: Discard 1 Fire Energy.  (80)
Sounds fair, doesn't it?

C'ya!
Don
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