Delphox vs Greninja: Which Is Better?

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

Delphox
#655
Delphox
Fire Psychic
Fox Pokémon
Greninja
#658
Greninja
Water Dark
Ninja Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

75 HP 72
69 Attack 95
72 Defense 67
114 Sp. Atk 103
100 Sp. Def 71
104 Speed 122
534 Total (BST) 530

Delphox wins 4 stats, Greninja wins 2 stats.

Delphox attacking Greninja

0.5x

Not very effective

Greninja attacking Delphox

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 DelphoxGreninja
Height1.5m1.5m
Weight39.0kg40.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

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

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Delphox 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.

Delphox vs Greninja — FAQ

Is Delphox better than Greninja?

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

Who would win a battle, Delphox or Greninja?

Greninja has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Greninja is faster (122 vs 104 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Delphox or Greninja have better stats?

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

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