Vaporeon vs Greninja: Which Is Better?

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

Vaporeon
#134
Vaporeon
Water
Bubble Jet Pokémon
Greninja
#658
Greninja
Water Dark
Ninja Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

130 HP 72
65 Attack 95
60 Defense 67
110 Sp. Atk 103
95 Sp. Def 71
65 Speed 122
525 Total (BST) 530

Vaporeon wins 3 stats, Greninja wins 3 stats.

Vaporeon attacking Greninja

0.5x

Not very effective

Greninja attacking Vaporeon

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 VaporeonGreninja
Height1.0m1.5m
Weight29.0kg40.0kg

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 525).
  • Greninja hits Vaporeon for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
  • Greninja is faster (122 vs 65 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Vaporeon 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.

Vaporeon vs Greninja — FAQ

Is Vaporeon 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 525); Greninja hits Vaporeon for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.

Who would win a battle, Vaporeon or Greninja?

Greninja has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Greninja is faster (122 vs 65 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Vaporeon or Greninja have better stats?

Greninja has the higher base stat total (530 vs 525). Vaporeon is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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