Charizard vs Greninja
Charizard has the higher base stat total (534 vs 530), Greninja is faster (base Speed 122 vs 100), and Greninja’s Water moves hit Charizard for 2×, while Charizard’s own types do 1× damage to Greninja.
Two starter finals who are both playable fighters in Super Smash Bros.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Charizard | Greninja |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 78 (higher) | 72 |
| Attack | 84 | 95 (higher) |
| Defense | 78 (higher) | 67 |
| Sp. Atk | 109 (higher) | 103 |
| Sp. Def | 85 (higher) | 71 |
| Speed | 100 | 122 (higher) |
| Total | 534 (higher) | 530 |
| Bulk | 241 (higher) | 210 |
Who has the edge?
Greninja is faster (122 vs 100 base Speed), has the higher Attack (95 vs 84), and hits Charizard for 2× with its Water moves, but Charizard has the higher Sp. Atk (109 vs 103) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (241 vs 210).
Charizard is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (109 vs 103)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (241 vs 210)
Greninja is ahead on
- is faster (122 vs 100 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (95 vs 84)
- hits Charizard for 2× with its Water moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Charizard: Blaze, Solar Power; Greninja: Torrent, Protean), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Charizard has 152 Speed and Greninja has 174, so Greninja moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Charizard | Greninja |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 100 | 122 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 152 | 174 |
Type matchup, both ways
Charizard (Fire/Flying) attacking Greninja
Fire ½×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Charizard hits Greninja for ½× with Fire moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Greninja (Water/Dark) attacking Charizard
Water 2×, Dark 1×. Using only its own types, Greninja hits Charizard for 2× with Water moves (super effective) and 1× with Dark moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Charizard: Water 2× (super effective), Electric 2× (super effective), Rock 4× (super effective).
- Greninja: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Fighting 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Charizard
- Blaze. Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Solar Power (hidden ability). Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.
Greninja
- Torrent. Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Protean (hidden ability). Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.
Size, generation and evolution
Charizard is taller (1.7 m vs 1.5 m for Greninja), and Charizard is heavier (90.5 kg vs 40 kg for Greninja).
| Detail | Charizard | Greninja |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 90.5 kg | 40 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 6 (Kalos) |
| Evolution line | Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard | Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja |
Charizard (#0006) is a Fire/Flying-type Flame Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard.
Greninja (#0658) is a Water/Dark-type Ninja Pokémon from Kalos, first seen in Generation 6, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja.
Keep exploring
- Open Charizard and Greninja in the Compare tool
- Charizard and Greninja Pokédex pages
- Fire/Flying weaknesses · Water/Dark weaknesses
- Speed tiers