Arcanine vs Greninja: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: it's a close call — Arcanine and Greninja are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Arcanine wins 4 stats, Greninja wins 2 stats.
Arcanine attacking Greninja
Not very effective
Greninja attacking Arcanine
Super effective!
Physical Attributes
| Arcanine | Greninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9m | 1.5m |
| Weight | 155.0kg | 40.0kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
It's a close call. Arcanine and Greninja are evenly matched on base stats. Pick Arcanine if you want the stronger attacker, or Arcanine for more bulk.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Arcanine is ranked #91 (on 0.2% of teams), 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.
Arcanine vs Greninja — FAQ
Is Arcanine better than Greninja?
This is a close matchup — Arcanine and Greninja are evenly matched on base stats. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.
Who would win a battle, Arcanine or Greninja?
Greninja has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Greninja is faster (122 vs 95 base Speed) and usually moves first.
Does Arcanine or Greninja have better stats?
Arcanine has the higher base stat total (555 vs 530). Arcanine is both bulkier and stronger offensively.