Lucario vs Greninja
Greninja has the higher base stat total (530 vs 525), Greninja is faster (base Speed 122 vs 90), and Lucario’s Fighting moves hit Greninja for 2×, while Greninja’s own types do 1× damage to Lucario.
Two Smash Bros. fighters and fan favourites.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Lucario | Greninja |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 72 (higher) |
| Attack | 110 (higher) | 95 |
| Defense | 70 (higher) | 67 |
| Sp. Atk | 115 (higher) | 103 |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 71 (higher) |
| Speed | 90 | 122 (higher) |
| Total | 525 | 530 (higher) |
| Bulk | 210 | 210 |
Who has the edge?
Lucario has the higher Attack (110 vs 95), has the higher Sp. Atk (115 vs 103), and hits Greninja for 2× with its Fighting moves, but Greninja is faster (122 vs 90 base Speed).
Lucario is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (110 vs 95)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (115 vs 103)
- hits Greninja for 2× with its Fighting moves
Greninja is ahead on
- is faster (122 vs 90 base Speed)
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 (Lucario: Steadfast, Inner Focus, Justified; 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, Lucario has 142 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 | Lucario | Greninja |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 90 | 122 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 142 | 174 |
Type matchup, both ways
Lucario (Fighting/Steel) attacking Greninja
Fighting 2×, Steel ½×. Using only its own types, Lucario hits Greninja for 2× with Fighting moves (super effective) and ½× with Steel moves (not very effective).
Greninja (Water/Dark) attacking Lucario
Water 1×, Dark ½×. Using only its own types, Greninja hits Lucario for 1× with Water moves (normal damage) and ½× with Dark moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Lucario: Fire 2× (super effective), Fighting 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (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
Lucario
- Steadfast. Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
- Inner Focus. Prevents flinching.
- Justified (hidden ability). Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.
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
Greninja is taller (1.5 m vs 1.2 m for Lucario), and Lucario is heavier (54 kg vs 40 kg for Greninja).
| Detail | Lucario | Greninja |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.2 m | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 54 kg | 40 kg |
| Generation | 4 (Sinnoh) | 6 (Kalos) |
| Evolution line | Riolu → Lucario | Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja |
Lucario (#0448) is a Fighting/Steel-type Aura Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4. Its evolution line is Riolu → Lucario.
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 Lucario and Greninja in the Compare tool
- Lucario and Greninja Pokédex pages
- Fighting/Steel weaknesses · Water/Dark weaknesses
- Speed tiers