Arcanine vs Greninja: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: it's a close call — Arcanine and Greninja are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.

Arcanine
#059
Arcanine
Fire
Legendary Pokémon
Greninja
#658
Greninja
Water Dark
Ninja Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

90 HP 72
110 Attack 95
80 Defense 67
100 Sp. Atk 103
80 Sp. Def 71
95 Speed 122
555 Total (BST) 530

Arcanine wins 4 stats, Greninja wins 2 stats.

Arcanine attacking Greninja

0.5x

Not very effective

Greninja attacking Arcanine

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 ArcanineGreninja
Height1.9m1.5m
Weight155.0kg40.0kg

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.

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