Celebi vs Greninja: Which Is Better?

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

Celebi
#251
Celebi
Psychic Grass
Time Travel Pokémon
Greninja
#658
Greninja
Water Dark
Ninja Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

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

Celebi wins 4 stats, Greninja wins 2 stats.

Celebi attacking Greninja

2x

Super effective!

Greninja attacking Celebi

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 CelebiGreninja
Height0.6m1.5m
Weight5.0kg40.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Celebi

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

  • Celebi has a higher base stat total (600 vs 530).
  • Celebi wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Celebi 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.

Celebi vs Greninja — FAQ

Is Celebi better than Greninja?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Celebi is the better overall pick. Celebi has a higher base stat total (600 vs 530); Celebi wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).

Who would win a battle, Celebi or Greninja?

Neither has a type advantage (2x both ways). Greninja is faster (122 vs 100 base Speed) and usually moves first. Greninja hits harder (103 vs 100 best attacking stat).

Does Celebi or Greninja have better stats?

Celebi has the higher base stat total (600 vs 530). Celebi is bulkier, while Greninja hits harder.

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