Blastoise vs Greninja: Which Is Better?

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

Blastoise
#009
Blastoise
Water
Shellfish Pokémon
Greninja
#658
Greninja
Water Dark
Ninja Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

79 HP 72
83 Attack 95
100 Defense 67
85 Sp. Atk 103
105 Sp. Def 71
78 Speed 122
530 Total (BST) 530

Blastoise wins 3 stats, Greninja wins 3 stats.

Blastoise attacking Greninja

0.5x

Not very effective

Greninja attacking Blastoise

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 BlastoiseGreninja
Height1.6m1.5m
Weight85.5kg40.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Greninja

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

  • Greninja hits Blastoise for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
  • Greninja is faster (122 vs 78 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Blastoise 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.

Blastoise vs Greninja — FAQ

Is Blastoise better than Greninja?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Greninja is the better overall pick. Greninja hits Blastoise for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back; Greninja is faster (122 vs 78 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Who would win a battle, Blastoise or Greninja?

Greninja has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Greninja is faster (122 vs 78 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Blastoise or Greninja have better stats?

They tie on base stat total at 530. Blastoise wins 3 individual stats, Greninja wins 3. Blastoise is bulkier, while Greninja hits harder.

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