Ho Oh vs Greninja: Which Is Better?

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

Ho Oh
#250
Ho Oh
Fire Flying
Rainbow Pokémon
Greninja
#658
Greninja
Water Dark
Ninja Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

106 HP 72
130 Attack 95
90 Defense 67
110 Sp. Atk 103
154 Sp. Def 71
90 Speed 122
680 Total (BST) 530

Ho Oh wins 5 stats, Greninja wins 1 stat.

Ho Oh attacking Greninja

1x

Normal effectiveness

Greninja attacking Ho Oh

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 Ho OhGreninja
Height3.8m1.5m
Weight199.0kg40.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

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

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Ho Oh is ranked #60 (on 0.7% of teams), 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.

Ho Oh vs Greninja — FAQ

Is Ho Oh better than Greninja?

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

Who would win a battle, Ho Oh or Greninja?

Greninja has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Greninja is faster (122 vs 90 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Ho Oh or Greninja have better stats?

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

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