Charizard vs Greninja: Which Is Better?

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

Charizard
#006
Charizard
Fire Flying
Flame Pokémon
Greninja
#658
Greninja
Water Dark
Ninja Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

78 HP 72
84 Attack 95
78 Defense 67
109 Sp. Atk 103
85 Sp. Def 71
100 Speed 122
534 Total (BST) 530

Charizard wins 4 stats, Greninja wins 2 stats.

Charizard attacking Greninja

1x

Normal effectiveness

Greninja attacking Charizard

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 CharizardGreninja
Height1.7m1.5m
Weight90.5kg40.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

It's a close call. Charizard and Greninja are evenly matched on base stats. Pick Charizard if you want the stronger attacker, or Charizard for more bulk.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Charizard is ranked #87 (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.

Charizard vs Greninja — FAQ

Is Charizard better than Greninja?

This is a close matchup — Charizard and Greninja are evenly matched on base stats. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.

Who would win a battle, Charizard or Greninja?

Greninja has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Greninja is faster (122 vs 100 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Charizard or Greninja have better stats?

Charizard has the higher base stat total (534 vs 530). Charizard is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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