Zoroark vs Greninja
Greninja has the higher base stat total (530 vs 510), Greninja is faster (base Speed 122 vs 105), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Zoroark: ½× at best against Greninja; Greninja: 1× at best against Zoroark).
Two sly Dark-type fan favourites.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Zoroark | Greninja |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 72 (higher) |
| Attack | 105 (higher) | 95 |
| Defense | 60 | 67 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 120 (higher) | 103 |
| Sp. Def | 60 | 71 (higher) |
| Speed | 105 | 122 (higher) |
| Total | 510 | 530 (higher) |
| Bulk | 180 | 210 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Greninja is faster (122 vs 105 base Speed), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (210 vs 180), and resists Zoroark’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Zoroark has the higher Attack (105 vs 95) and has the higher Sp. Atk (120 vs 103).
Zoroark is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (105 vs 95)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (120 vs 103)
Greninja is ahead on
- is faster (122 vs 105 base Speed)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (210 vs 180)
- resists Zoroark’s own-type moves (½× at best)
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 (Zoroark: Illusion; 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, Zoroark has 157 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 | Zoroark | Greninja |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 105 | 122 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 157 | 174 |
Type matchup, both ways
Zoroark (Dark) attacking Greninja
Dark ½×. Using only its own type, Zoroark hits Greninja for ½× with Dark moves (not very effective).
Greninja (Water/Dark) attacking Zoroark
Water 1×, Dark ½×. Using only its own types, Greninja hits Zoroark for 1× with Water moves (normal damage) and ½× with Dark moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Zoroark: Fighting 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective), Fairy 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
Zoroark
- Illusion. Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging 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
Zoroark is taller (1.6 m vs 1.5 m for Greninja), and Zoroark is heavier (81.1 kg vs 40 kg for Greninja).
| Detail | Zoroark | Greninja |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 81.1 kg | 40 kg |
| Generation | 5 (Unova) | 6 (Kalos) |
| Evolution line | Zorua → Zoroark | Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja |
Zoroark (#0571) is a Dark-type Illusion Fox Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5. Its evolution line is Zorua → Zoroark.
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 Zoroark and Greninja in the Compare tool
- Zoroark and Greninja Pokédex pages
- Dark type · Water/Dark weaknesses
- Speed tiers