Tyranitar vs Greninja: Which Is Better?

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

Tyranitar
#248
Tyranitar
Rock Dark
Armor Pokémon
Greninja
#658
Greninja
Water Dark
Ninja Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

100 HP 72
134 Attack 95
110 Defense 67
95 Sp. Atk 103
100 Sp. Def 71
61 Speed 122
600 Total (BST) 530

Tyranitar wins 4 stats, Greninja wins 2 stats.

Tyranitar attacking Greninja

1x

Normal effectiveness

Greninja attacking Tyranitar

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 TyranitarGreninja
Height2.0m1.5m
Weight202.0kg40.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

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

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Tyranitar is ranked #101 (on 0.1% 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.

Tyranitar vs Greninja — FAQ

Is Tyranitar better than Greninja?

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

Who would win a battle, Tyranitar or Greninja?

Greninja has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Greninja is faster (122 vs 61 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Tyranitar or Greninja have better stats?

Tyranitar has the higher base stat total (600 vs 530). Tyranitar is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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