Gyarados vs Greninja: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: it's a close call — Gyarados and Greninja are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Gyarados wins 4 stats, Greninja wins 2 stats.
Gyarados attacking Greninja
Normal effectiveness
Greninja attacking Gyarados
Normal effectiveness
Physical Attributes
| Gyarados | Greninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6.5m | 1.5m |
| Weight | 235.0kg | 40.0kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
It's a close call. Gyarados and Greninja are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. Pick Gyarados if you want the stronger attacker, or Gyarados for more bulk.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Gyarados 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.
Gyarados vs Greninja — FAQ
Is Gyarados better than Greninja?
This is a close matchup — Gyarados and Greninja are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.
Who would win a battle, Gyarados or Greninja?
Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Greninja is faster (122 vs 81 base Speed) and usually moves first. Gyarados hits harder (125 vs 103 best attacking stat).
Does Gyarados or Greninja have better stats?
Gyarados has the higher base stat total (540 vs 530). Gyarados is both bulkier and stronger offensively.