Gardevoir vs Greninja: Which Is Better?

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

Gardevoir
#282
Gardevoir
Psychic Fairy
Embrace Pokémon
Greninja
#658
Greninja
Water Dark
Ninja Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

68 HP 72
65 Attack 95
65 Defense 67
125 Sp. Atk 103
115 Sp. Def 71
80 Speed 122
518 Total (BST) 530

Gardevoir wins 2 stats, Greninja wins 4 stats.

Gardevoir attacking Greninja

2x

Super effective!

Greninja attacking Gardevoir

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 GardevoirGreninja
Height1.6m1.5m
Weight48.4kg40.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Greninja

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

  • Greninja has a higher base stat total (530 vs 518).
  • Greninja wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
  • Greninja is faster (122 vs 80 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Gardevoir 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.

Gardevoir vs Greninja — FAQ

Is Gardevoir better than Greninja?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Greninja is the better overall pick. Greninja has a higher base stat total (530 vs 518); Greninja wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).

Who would win a battle, Gardevoir or Greninja?

Gardevoir has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Greninja is faster (122 vs 80 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Gardevoir or Greninja have better stats?

Greninja has the higher base stat total (530 vs 518). Gardevoir is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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