Charizard vs Greninja: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: it's a close call — Charizard and Greninja are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Charizard wins 4 stats, Greninja wins 2 stats.
Charizard attacking Greninja
Normal effectiveness
Greninja attacking Charizard
Super effective!
Physical Attributes
| Charizard | Greninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.7m | 1.5m |
| Weight | 90.5kg | 40.0kg |
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.