Greninja vs Solgaleo: Which Is Better?

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

Greninja
#658
Greninja
Water Dark
Ninja Pokémon
Solgaleo
#791
Solgaleo
Psychic Steel
Sunne Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

72 HP 137
95 Attack 137
67 Defense 107
103 Sp. Atk 113
71 Sp. Def 89
122 Speed 97
530 Total (BST) 680

Greninja wins 1 stat, Solgaleo wins 5 stats.

Greninja attacking Solgaleo

2x

Super effective!

Solgaleo attacking Greninja

0.5x

Not very effective

Physical Attributes

 GreninjaSolgaleo
Height1.5m3.4m
Weight40.0kg230.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

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

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Greninja is ranked #108 (on 0.1% of teams), Solgaleo is outside the usage rankings.

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Greninja vs Solgaleo — FAQ

Is Greninja better than Solgaleo?

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

Who would win a battle, Greninja or Solgaleo?

Greninja has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Greninja is faster (122 vs 97 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Greninja or Solgaleo have better stats?

Solgaleo has the higher base stat total (680 vs 530). Solgaleo is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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