This is a side-by-side look at Lucario and Greninja. Lucario is a Fighting/Steel type from Generation IV. Greninja is a Water/Dark type from Generation VI.
Lucario vs Greninja statistics
Lucario's base stat total is 525. Greninja's is 530. That puts Greninja ahead by 5 points on raw numbers. On paper, Greninja has more to work with across the board.
Lucario wins in Attack, Defense, and Special Attack. Greninja wins in HP, Special Defense, and Speed.
Stat radar
Each axis shows a base stat capped at 125. Values in red or navy mark the Pokemon with the higher stat on that axis.
Stat-by-stat breakdown
| Stat | Lucario | Greninja | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 72 | Greninja (+2) |
| Attack | 110 | 95 | Lucario (+15) |
| Defense | 70 | 67 | Lucario (+3) |
| Special Attack | 115 | 103 | Lucario (+12) |
| Special Defense | 70 | 71 | Greninja (+1) |
| Speed | 90 | 122 | Greninja (+32) |
| Total | 525 | 530 | Greninja (+5) |
Type matchup
Lucario is a Fighting/Steel type. Greninja is a Water/Dark type. They weather hits differently.
Physical profile
Lucario stands at 1.2 meters and weighs 54.0 kilograms. Greninja is 1.5 meters tall and 40.0 kilograms. Greninja is the taller of the two. Lucario is heavier by 14.0 kilograms.
Evolution and origin
Lucario debuted in Generation IV. Greninja debuted in Generation VI. They come from separate evolution lines.
Move overlap
Lucario and Greninja share 50 moves in common across all games. Lucario learns 66 moves that Greninja cannot. Greninja learns 51 moves that Lucario cannot.
Both learn
Only Lucario
Only Greninja
Game availability
Both Lucario and Greninja appear in 12 games, so you can catch and use both in a single playthrough of any of them. Lucario shows up in 16 other games where Greninja is absent. Greninja shows up in 1 game without Lucario.
Which one wins?
On base stats alone, Greninja has the edge. Its speed is the stat that does the most work in that gap. In an actual battle, the winner depends on moves, abilities, held items, levels, and who moves first. Base stats are a starting point, not the whole picture.
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