Entei vs Greninja: Which Is Better?

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

Entei
#244
Entei
Fire
Volcano Pokémon
Greninja
#658
Greninja
Water Dark
Ninja Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

115 HP 72
115 Attack 95
85 Defense 67
90 Sp. Atk 103
75 Sp. Def 71
100 Speed 122
580 Total (BST) 530

Entei wins 4 stats, Greninja wins 2 stats.

Entei attacking Greninja

0.5x

Not very effective

Greninja attacking Entei

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 EnteiGreninja
Height2.1m1.5m
Weight198.0kg40.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

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

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Entei 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.

Entei vs Greninja — FAQ

Is Entei better than Greninja?

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

Who would win a battle, Entei or Greninja?

Greninja has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Greninja is faster (122 vs 100 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Entei or Greninja have better stats?

Entei has the higher base stat total (580 vs 530). Entei is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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