Absol vs Greninja: Which Is Better?

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

Absol
#359
Absol
Dark
Disaster Pokémon
Greninja
#658
Greninja
Water Dark
Ninja Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

65 HP 72
130 Attack 95
60 Defense 67
75 Sp. Atk 103
60 Sp. Def 71
75 Speed 122
465 Total (BST) 530

Absol wins 1 stat, Greninja wins 5 stats.

Absol attacking Greninja

0.5x

Not very effective

Greninja attacking Absol

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 AbsolGreninja
Height1.2m1.5m
Weight47.0kg40.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Greninja

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

  • Greninja has a higher base stat total (530 vs 465).
  • Greninja wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
  • Greninja hits Absol for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
  • Greninja is faster (122 vs 75 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Absol is outside the usage rankings, Greninja is ranked #108 (on 0.1% of teams).

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Absol vs Greninja — FAQ

Is Absol better than Greninja?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Greninja is the better overall pick. Greninja has a higher base stat total (530 vs 465); Greninja wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).

Who would win a battle, Absol or Greninja?

Greninja has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Greninja is faster (122 vs 75 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Absol or Greninja have better stats?

Greninja has the higher base stat total (530 vs 465). Greninja is bulkier, while Absol hits harder.

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