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Greninja is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric and Fairy, with a base stat total of 530. In Pokémon Champions it’s #81 on the Doubles ladder and #28 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 1.5 m 4′11″
- Weight
- 40 kg 88.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 530 Higher than 82% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VI X & Y
Greninjite · Timid · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Battle Bond Greninja is a Water/Dark-type form of Greninja, 2× weak to Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric and Fairy, with a base stat total of 530. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.5 m 4′11″
- Weight
- 40 kg 88.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 530 Higher than 82% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VII Sun & Moon
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Ash’s Greninja is a Water/Dark-type form of Greninja, 2× weak to Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric and Fairy, with a base stat total of 640. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.5 m 4′11″
- Weight
- 40 kg 88.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 640 Higher than 98% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VII Sun & Moon
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Mega Greninja is the Water/Dark-type Mega Evolution of Greninja, 2× weak to Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric and Fairy, with a base stat total of 630. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 0.1% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).
- Height
- 1.5 m 4′11″
- Weight
- 40 kg 88.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 630 Higher than 98% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Mega Dimension
It appears and vanishes with a ninja’s grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars of sharpest water.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: None.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
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Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 122); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Greninja outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 132); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Ash’s Greninja outspeeds 29 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 142); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Mega Greninja outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Water attacks.
Everything about Torrent →This Pokémon's type changes to the type of the move it is using. Once per switch-in.
Everything about Protean →Other Pokémon with Protean 6
Squirtle
Wartortle
Blastoise
Totodile
Croconaw
Feraligatr
Mudkip
Marshtomp
Piplup
Prinplup
Empoleon
Oshawott
Dewott
Samurott
Panpour
Simipour
Popplio
Brionne
Sobble
Drizzile
Inteleon
Quaxly
Quaxwell
Quaquaval
Kecleon
Sprigatito
FloragatoAfter KOing a Pokémon: Attack, Sp. Atk, Speed by 1 . Once per battle.
Everything about Battle Bond →
This Pokémon's type changes to the type of the move it is using. Once per switch-in.
Everything about Protean →Other Pokémon with Protean 6
Competitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#81 of 262 used
Greninjite (59.5%) · (90.2%) · Timid (42.9%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (42.5%)
Singles
#28 of 262 used
Greninjite (45.7%) · (80.7%) · Timid (48.0%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (59.2%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Mega Greninja: 0.5%0.3%0.1%0.1% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →
3.4% of teams · rank #48 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 4,723 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
3.7% of teams · rank #46 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 3,414 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
4.3% of teams · rank #38 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 660 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
6.5% of teams · rank #24 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 45 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 45 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
Focus Sash- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games3.4%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)3.7%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)4.3%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin6.5%
Moves
- Ice Beam81.6%
- Dark Pulse81.4%
- Sludge Wave58.4%
- Surf48.4%
- Water Shuriken44.7%
- U-turn14.2%
- Hydro Pump10.0%
- Gunk Shot10.0%
Items
- Focus Sash63.7%
Choice Scarf19.8%
Life Orb9.9%
Expert Belt3.3%
Leftovers2.1%
Mystic Water0.5%
Abilities
- 66.9%
- 33.1%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe46.7%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe21.4%
- Rash 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.5%
- Modest 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.4%
These 4 cover 79.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
Salamence-Mega40.9%
Garchomp24.1%
Mimikyu22.4%
Gholdengo22.4%
Primarina20.0%
Archaludon19.4%
Moves
- Dark Pulse81.0%
- Ice Beam80.0%
- Sludge Wave56.3%
- Surf50.1%
- Water Shuriken45.8%
- U-turn13.6%
- Gunk Shot11.9%
- Grass Knot10.5%
Items
- Focus Sash65.3%
- Choice Scarf18.5%
- Life Orb10.8%
- Expert Belt2.8%
- Leftovers1.4%
- Mystic Water0.6%
Abilities
- 65.5%
- 34.5%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe45.0%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe21.7%
- Rash 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.2%
- Modest 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.6%
These 4 cover 80.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega45.7%
- Gholdengo27.7%
- Garchomp24.9%
- Mimikyu24.2%
- Primarina23.9%
- Archaludon23.3%
Moves
- Ice Beam88.2%
- Dark Pulse71.3%
- Sludge Wave70.2%
- Surf37.7%
- Water Shuriken30.8%
- Mud Shot21.1%
- Toxic Spikes20.7%
- Counter19.5%
Items
- Focus Sash74.1%
- Choice Scarf10.8%
- Life Orb10.5%
- Expert Belt2.3%
- Leftovers1.5%
Chople Berry0.3%
Abilities
- 74.3%
- 25.7%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe44.2%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe32.1%
- Modest 32 SpA / 32 Spe3.9%
- Modest 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe3.7%
These 4 cover 83.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega62.7%
- Primarina48.9%
- Gholdengo33.5%
- Garchomp32.1%
- Archaludon30.1%
- Mimikyu29.1%
Moves
- Ice Beam96.1%
- Sludge Wave71.1%
- Mud Shot52.1%
- Toxic Spikes52.0%
- Dark Pulse41.1%
- Surf30.0%
- Water Shuriken24.8%
- Hydro Pump6.1%
Items
- Focus Sash85.8%
- Life Orb9.3%
- Choice Scarf4.3%
- Expert Belt0.5%
- Leftovers0%
Air Balloon0%
Abilities
- 77.0%
- 23.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe69.0%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe19.9%
- Naive 9 HP / 7 Atk / 32 SpA / 18 Spe2.1%
- Modest 32 SpA / 32 Spe1.9%
These 4 cover 92.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega65.3%
- Primarina60.9%
- Garchomp58.7%
- Archaludon53.3%
- Gholdengo51.7%
Aegislash22.2%
1.6% of teams · rank #68 · Singles · about 4,675 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
1.4% of teams · rank #72 · Singles · about 2,470 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
1.0% of teams · rank #81 · Singles · about 511 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.5% of teams · rank #91 · Singles · about 26 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 26 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.6%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)1.0%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.5%
Moves
- Ice Beam76.0%
- Dark Pulse59.6%
- U-turn44.4%
- Surf34.2%
- Hydro Pump31.8%
- Sludge Wave30.2%
- Water Shuriken25.2%
- Gunk Shot19.0%
Items
- Choice Scarf36.3%
- Life Orb26.6%
- Focus Sash15.0%
- Expert Belt12.7%
- Mystic Water2.1%
Scope Lens1.7%
Abilities
- 90.5%
- 9.5%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe46.8%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.9%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.7%
- Naive 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe3.9%
These 4 cover 65.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp24.1%
Corviknight23.0%
Slowking-Galar15.8%
Golisopod-Mega12.3%
Ceruledge12.1%
Absol-Mega-Z10.5%
Moves
- Ice Beam78.5%
- Dark Pulse62.0%
- U-turn45.2%
- Surf35.7%
- Hydro Pump32.2%
- Sludge Wave28.7%
- Gunk Shot24.2%
- Water Shuriken21.0%
Items
- Choice Scarf39.1%
- Life Orb29.8%
- Focus Sash16.2%
- Expert Belt10.5%
- Mystic Water1.3%
Wise Glasses1.0%
Abilities
- 91.1%
- 8.9%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe45.4%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe9.7%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.3%
- Naive 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.7%
These 4 cover 68.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp29.3%
- Corviknight25.6%
- Slowking-Galar22.5%
- Ceruledge14.9%
- Golisopod-Mega13.2%
- Archaludon13.0%
Moves
- Ice Beam71.5%
- Dark Pulse51.0%
- U-turn41.0%
- Gunk Shot40.4%
- Surf38.1%
- Sludge Wave27.9%
- Water Shuriken24.6%
- Hydro Pump24.0%
Items
- Life Orb36.6%
- Choice Scarf35.0%
- Focus Sash19.6%
- Expert Belt5.9%
- Wise Glasses1.8%
Silk Scarf0.4%
Abilities
- 92.7%
- 7.3%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe34.2%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe21.7%
- Naive 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.6%
- Naive 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.9%
These 4 cover 70.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Slowking-Galar35.3%
- Garchomp32.2%
- Corviknight25.5%
Samurott-Hisui23.7%
Staraptor-Mega22.1%- Ceruledge21.2%
0.3% of teams · rank #189 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 8,504 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #197 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 2,841 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #192 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 271 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #189 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 11 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 11 teams behind these numbers.
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.3%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.2%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Dark Pulse68.8%
- Ice Beam67.1%
- Protect40.2%
- Hydro Pump35.6%
- Water Shuriken29.3%
- Extrasensory19.3%
- Sludge Wave13.1%
- U-turn11.6%
Items
- Life Orb35.8%
- Focus Sash28.7%
- Choice Scarf14.4%
- Expert Belt8.9%
King's Rock2.6%- Mystic Water1.9%
Abilities
- 89.1%
- 10.9%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe48.7%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe10.7%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.1%
- Timid 3 HP / 32 SpA / 31 Spe2.9%
These 4 cover 66.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
Rillaboom18.7%
Sneasler15.6%
Whimsicott13.0%
Incineroar11.6%- Salamence-Mega10.3%
Indeedee-F9.8%
Moves
- Dark Pulse65.3%
- Ice Beam64.7%
- Protect48.2%
- Hydro Pump40.2%
- Water Shuriken29.6%
- Extrasensory13.1%
- U-turn10.1%
- Icy Wind10.1%
Items
- Life Orb37.1%
- Focus Sash36.7%
- Choice Scarf11.8%
- Expert Belt7.5%
Wide Lens1.0%
Never-Melt Ice1.0%
Abilities
- 83.6%
- 16.4%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe53.8%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe9.4%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe4.9%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe3.0%
These 4 cover 71.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom22.8%
- Sneasler14.7%
- Incineroar14.6%
- Indeedee-F13.9%
- Archaludon13.7%
- Salamence-Mega13.1%
Moves
- Ice Beam61.5%
- Protect57.0%
- Dark Pulse53.5%
- Water Shuriken41.6%
- Hydro Pump40.8%
- Weather Ball16.8%
- Extrasensory15.1%
- Icy Wind12.9%
Items
- Focus Sash49.4%
- Life Orb28.2%
- Choice Scarf10.5%
- Expert Belt7.5%
- Never-Melt Ice1.2%
Bright Powder1.2%
Abilities
- 67.1%
- 32.9%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe59.8%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.4%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe4.4%
- Timid 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.2%
These 4 cover 75.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Archaludon31.4%
Pelipper26.0%- Salamence-Mega17.9%
- Sneasler17.4%
- Indeedee-F17.1%
- Rillaboom17.1%
Moves
- Ice Beam68.8%
- Dark Pulse68.1%
- Hydro Pump43.2%
- Protect42.5%
- Water Shuriken30.0%
- Extrasensory25.9%
- Icy Wind18.0%
- Grass Knot14.0%
Items
- Focus Sash39.6%
- Life Orb24.7%
- Choice Scarf17.1%
- Expert Belt11.2%
- Never-Melt Ice3.1%
- Bright Powder2.6%
Abilities
- 84.1%
- 15.9%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe50.1%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe11.0%
- Modest 13 HP / 32 SpA / 21 Spe5.9%
- Timid 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.6%
These 4 cover 71.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Pelipper20.8%
- Archaludon20.2%
- Salamence-Mega20.1%
- Sneasler19.2%
Charizard-Mega-Y17.1%- Golisopod-Mega16.5%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
13.8% of teams · rank #11 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games13.7%
- 1500 weighting13.6%
- 1630 weighting13.8%
- 1760 weighting17.6%
Usage by month
Moves
- Dark Pulse95.2%
- Surf85.6%
- Ice Beam74.8%
- Protect46.7%
- Sludge Wave34.0%
- Water Shuriken22.6%
- U-turn9.9%
- Hydro Pump9.2%
- Extrasensory7.5%
- Grass Knot4.3%
Items
- Life Orb72.4%
Choice Specs15.8%- Choice Scarf4.0%
Heavy-Duty Boots1.9%- Expert Belt1.8%
- Mystic Water1.3%
Abilities
- 77.7%
- 22.1%
- 0.3%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe61.6%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe20.7%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe9.9%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe1.4%
- Hasty 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe1.1%
Tera types
- Water55.1%
- Ghost19.1%
- Poison13.2%
- Stellar9.5%
Common teammates
Scizor30.8%
Azumarill27.7%
Latios23.9%- Mimikyu23.6%
Iron Jugulis22.1%
Slither Wing21.1%
Donphan19.6%
Excadrill17.9%
Keldeo
Conkeldurr
Clodsire
Weavile12.2% of teams · rank #4 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games7.1%
- 1500 weighting8.6%
- 1630 weighting12.2%
- 1760 weighting22.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Ice Beam98.0%
- Extrasensory82.2%
- Sludge Wave49.5%
- Surf49.0%
- Dark Pulse45.4%
- U-turn41.8%
- Switcheroo9.7%
- Hydro Pump8.9%
- Water Shuriken7.1%
- Gunk Shot2.1%
Items
- Choice Scarf54.8%
- Choice Specs40.0%
- Life Orb3.4%
Loaded Dice1.1%- Heavy-Duty Boots0.4%
- Expert Belt0.2%
Abilities
- 95.7%
- 4.2%
- 0.1%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe38.9%
- Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe31.9%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe19.4%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe3.0%
- Timid 8 HP / 248 SpA / 252 Spe2.1%
Common teammates
Meowscarada54.9%
Ting-Lu53.6%- Samurott-Hisui39.2%
Bisharp29.8%
Sableye27.3%
Toxapex26.3%
Swampert23.2%
Mandibuzz21.9%
Checks & counters
Gallade88.9%
Goodra-Hisui79.7%
Muk-Alola78.8%
Flutter Mane72.6%- Bisharp71.9%
Raging Bolt71.2%
2.5% of teams · rank #62 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.8%
- 1500 weighting3.2%
- 1630 weighting2.5%
- 1760 weighting3.0%
Usage by month
Moves
- Dark Pulse89.6%
- Ice Beam78.0%
- Water Shuriken72.2%
- Surf45.0%
- Hydro Pump39.9%
- Sludge Wave25.5%
- U-turn10.1%
- Extrasensory6.3%
- Spikes4.7%
- Grass Knot4.5%
Items
- Life Orb47.9%
- Choice Specs17.6%
Waterium Z17.1%- Choice Scarf7.8%
- Focus Sash4.5%
- Expert Belt1.3%
Abilities
- 80.9%
- 18.8%
- 0.3%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe42.8%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe34.3%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe6.2%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.4%
- Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe2.0%
Common teammates
Landorus-Therian25.9%
Tapu Koko18.2%
Charizard-Mega-X16.4%
Diancie-Mega15.2%- Gholdengo14.8%
Volcarona14.1%
Great Tusk13.2%- Garchomp13.2%
Checks & counters
Zamazenta74.3%- Raging Bolt59.7%
Kyurem60.3%
Ferrothorn57.8%
Lopunny-Mega56.8%
Blissey69.3%
0.4% of teams · rank #109 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.5%
- 1500 weighting1.7%
- 1695 weighting0.4%
- 1825 weighting0.4%
Usage by month
Moves
- Dark Pulse87.5%
- Water Shuriken73.1%
- Ice Beam72.4%
- Surf42.5%
- Hydro Pump41.2%
- Sludge Wave17.0%
- Taunt9.6%
- U-turn7.8%
- Gunk Shot7.0%
- Grass Knot6.5%
Items
- Life Orb68.5%
- Choice Specs12.1%
- Loaded Dice5.1%
- Focus Sash3.7%
- Choice Scarf3.3%
- Mystic Water2.8%
Abilities
- 80.8%
- 18.9%
- 0.3%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe41.3%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe16.9%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe12.9%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.6%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe3.3%
Tera types
- Water59.0%
- Ghost21.4%
- Poison9.4%
- Grass3.2%
Common teammates
Iron Treads28.4%- Raging Bolt26.6%
- Pelipper24.8%
- Zamazenta23.1%
Iron Valiant20.8%- Gholdengo17.3%
Overqwil16.6%- Great Tusk15.6%
0.2% of teams · rank #150 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.4%
- 1500 weighting1.4%
- 1630 weighting0.2%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Dark Pulse77.4%
- Ice Beam75.5%
- Water Shuriken46.6%
- Hydro Pump35.7%
- Surf24.5%
- Sludge Wave23.8%
- Grass Knot21.5%
- Gunk Shot14.5%
- Protect14.0%
- Spikes11.7%
Items
- Life Orb41.5%
- Focus Sash19.5%
- Choice Specs16.1%
- Loaded Dice9.6%
- Choice Scarf6.1%
- Expert Belt1.8%
Abilities
- 67.4%
- 31.0%
- 1.6%
EV spreads
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe31.4%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe24.3%
- Hasty 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe10.5%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.0%
- Timid 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe4.1%
Tera types
- Water57.8%
- Ghost16.2%
- Ice10.0%
- Stellar8.4%
Common teammates
Zacian-Crowned26.7%
Kingambit17.2%
Mew16.6%- Sneasler15.6%
- Ceruledge13.5%
- Mimikyu13.3%
- Iron Jugulis11.9%
Espurr11.7%
0.2% of teams · rank #188 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Loaded Dice
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.4%
- 1500 weighting0.9%
- 1695 weighting0.2%
- 1825 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Dark Pulse74.6%
- Water Shuriken62.8%
- Hydro Pump48.2%
- Protect45.1%
- Ice Beam43.7%
- Surf19.2%
- U-turn17.1%
- Blizzard12.7%
- Sludge Wave11.5%
- Acrobatics10.5%
Items
- Loaded Dice41.2%
- Life Orb17.1%
Assault Vest8.9%
Weakness Policy7.9%- Choice Specs7.7%
- Focus Sash6.9%
Abilities
- 72.8%
- 24.9%
- 2.2%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe41.4%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe16.7%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe11.4%
- Hasty 140 Atk / 136 SpA / 232 Spe7.8%
- Naive 184 Atk / 72 SpA / 252 Spe5.6%
Tera types
- Water56.2%
- Ghost15.4%
- Ice11.7%
- Ground5.1%
Common teammates
- Rillaboom39.9%
- Pelipper37.4%
- Kingambit34.9%
Glimmora34.7%
Basculegion-F32.9%- Incineroar18.0%
- Garchomp16.1%
Ninetales-Alola11.9%
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 0.5% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20262.4% of teams · rank #66 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 3,289 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
2.4% of teams · rank #61 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 2,180 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
1.7% of teams · rank #71 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 257 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
1.4% of teams · rank #79 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 10 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 10 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Greninjite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Greninjite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Greninjite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Greninjite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games2.4%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)2.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)1.7%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin1.4%
Moves
- Ice Beam93.8%
- Dark Pulse82.1%
- Sludge Wave76.5%
- Water Shuriken34.4%
- Surf33.0%
- Hydro Pump21.3%
- Grass Knot13.2%
- U-turn7.8%
Items
- Greninjite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe45.2%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe8.8%
- Timid 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.7%
- Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe3.9%
These 4 cover 63.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp33.0%
- Corviknight22.3%
Cinderace16.2%- Salamence-Mega15.1%
- Primarina14.6%
- Meowscarada13.9%
Moves
- Ice Beam96.1%
- Dark Pulse84.7%
- Sludge Wave80.7%
- Water Shuriken33.8%
- Surf31.7%
- Hydro Pump20.1%
- Grass Knot14.2%
- Extrasensory7.5%
Items
- Greninjite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe42.9%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe10.6%
- Timid 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.6%
- Modest 6 HP / 32 SpA / 28 Spe5.0%
These 4 cover 64.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp37.5%
- Corviknight22.0%
- Primarina17.4%
- Salamence-Mega16.5%
- Cinderace16.4%
- Archaludon15.3%
Moves
- Ice Beam96.3%
- Dark Pulse88.9%
- Sludge Wave78.5%
- Water Shuriken37.5%
- Hydro Pump21.1%
- Surf21.0%
- Grass Knot10.9%
- Extrasensory9.0%
Items
- Greninjite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe32.6%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe14.7%
- Timid 8 HP / 32 SpA / 26 Spe6.2%
- Modest 4 HP / 3 Def / 27 SpA / 32 Spe5.2%
These 4 cover 58.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp45.0%
- Primarina21.1%
- Archaludon19.7%
- Salamence-Mega18.6%
- Mimikyu16.0%
- Cinderace14.9%
Moves
- Ice Beam93.3%
- Dark Pulse88.5%
- Sludge Wave67.6%
- Water Shuriken28.1%
- Rock Slide25.2%
- Hydro Pump18.5%
- Surf17.6%
- Gunk Shot13.2%
Items
- Greninjite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe24.3%
- Timid 4 HP / 3 Def / 32 SpA / 27 Spe23.2%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.3%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.7%
These 4 cover 61.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp52.0%
- Mimikyu34.0%
- Golisopod-Mega30.5%
Baxcalibur28.3%
Rotom-Heat25.2%- Salamence-Mega16.0%
1.5% of teams · rank #76 · Singles · about 4,373 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
1.1% of teams · rank #87 · Singles · about 2,013 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.7% of teams · rank #89 · Singles · about 384 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.6% of teams · rank #80 · Singles · about 34 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 34 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Most common build
- Item
- Greninjite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Greninjite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Greninjite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.5%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.1%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.7%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.6%
Moves
- Ice Beam80.1%
- Dark Pulse70.6%
- U-turn39.8%
- Sludge Wave39.3%
- Surf32.2%
- Hydro Pump27.5%
- Water Shuriken23.8%
- Gunk Shot13.6%
Items
- Greninjite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe44.5%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.8%
- Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe6.5%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.3%
These 4 cover 65.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp33.6%
- Corviknight22.4%
- Glimmora15.9%
- Slowking-Galar13.7%
- Ceruledge12.8%
Hatterene12.6%
Moves
- Ice Beam83.3%
- Dark Pulse63.3%
- U-turn46.5%
- Sludge Wave39.4%
- Surf34.3%
- Hydro Pump24.1%
- Water Shuriken19.1%
- Gunk Shot15.9%
Items
- Greninjite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe47.2%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe8.7%
- Naive 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.2%
- Hasty 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe5.5%
These 4 cover 67.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp39.9%
- Corviknight34.0%
- Hatterene17.1%
Dragapult16.1%- Slowking-Galar15.8%
- Glimmora15.3%
Moves
- Ice Beam88.6%
- Dark Pulse61.0%
- Sludge Wave47.5%
- U-turn35.1%
- Surf28.1%
- Hydro Pump28.0%
- Water Shuriken21.1%
- Gunk Shot16.1%
Items
- Greninjite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe53.1%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.6%
- Naive 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.5%
- Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe5.2%
These 4 cover 72.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp43.0%
- Corviknight33.0%
- Hatterene21.7%
- Slowking-Galar18.8%
Dragonite18.7%- Samurott-Hisui18.3%
0.5% of teams · rank #135 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 14,645 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #143 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 5,152 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #175 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 360 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #164 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 16 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 16 teams behind these numbers.
Most common build
- Item
- Greninjite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Greninjite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Greninjite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Greninjite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.5%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Dark Pulse70.6%
- Protect69.1%
- Ice Beam46.5%
- Hydro Pump32.4%
- Blizzard31.2%
- Water Shuriken23.4%
- Extrasensory14.8%
- Sludge Wave14.7%
Items
- Greninjite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe43.0%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe14.3%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.8%
- Timid 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe2.4%
These 4 cover 65.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom20.3%
- Ninetales-Alola19.9%
- Incineroar19.4%
- Sneasler18.4%
- Pelipper14.8%
- Garchomp12.9%
Moves
- Dark Pulse72.8%
- Protect71.1%
- Ice Beam53.7%
- Hydro Pump33.7%
- Blizzard26.9%
- Water Shuriken24.1%
- Extrasensory14.0%
- Sludge Wave13.8%
Items
- Greninjite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe42.4%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe14.6%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.4%
- Timid 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.1%
These 4 cover 67.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom24.7%
- Incineroar23.1%
- Sneasler18.2%
- Indeedee-F17.1%
- Pelipper16.4%
- Ninetales-Alola15.9%
Moves
- Dark Pulse80.0%
- Protect70.9%
- Ice Beam59.0%
- Hydro Pump36.8%
- Water Shuriken25.7%
- Blizzard20.8%
- Weather Ball15.0%
- Gunk Shot13.7%
Items
- Greninjite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe39.8%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe12.1%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.5%
- Timid 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.5%
These 4 cover 63.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom26.9%
- Incineroar20.6%
- Sneasler19.4%
- Archaludon19.0%
- Pelipper18.8%
- Indeedee-F17.6%
Moves
- Dark Pulse89.0%
- Protect71.7%
- Ice Beam66.0%
- Water Shuriken35.0%
- Hydro Pump32.4%
- Blizzard17.8%
- Weather Ball12.1%
- Extrasensory12.1%
Items
- Greninjite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe41.5%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe9.7%
- Timid 3 Def / 32 SpA / 31 Spe9.4%
- Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.7%
These 4 cover 66.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom24.8%
- Sneasler24.1%
- Indeedee-F20.4%
- Archaludon19.0%
- Incineroar18.8%
- Golisopod-Mega17.4%
Evolution
#0656FroakieWater- Level 16
#0657FrogadierWater- Level 36
#0658GreninjaWaterDark- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Greninjite
#0658Mega GreninjaWaterDark
- #0656FroakieWater
- Level 16#0657FrogadierWater
- Level 36#0658GreninjaWaterDark
- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Greninjite#0658Mega GreninjaWaterDark
- #0656FroakieWater
- Level 16#0657FrogadierWater
- Level 36#0658GreninjaWaterDark
- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Greninjite#0658Mega GreninjaWaterDark
Moves
Level up 18
| Evo | Water ShurikenUsually goes first. Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | Water | Spec | 15 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | PoundNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Quick AttackUsually goes first. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Role PlayUser replaces its Ability with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 10 | Lick30% chance to paralyze the target. | Ghost | Phys | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| 14 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 19 | SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 23 | Shadow SneakUsually goes first. | Ghost | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 28 | SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 33 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| 42 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 49 | Extrasensory10% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 56 | Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 68 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 53
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM11 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM12 | Low KickMore power the heavier the target. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM20 | Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Grass | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Water | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM35 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM39 | Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM52 | SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM55 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM57 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM60 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM69 | Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM77 | Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM90 | SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM91 | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM94 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM102 | Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM123 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM135 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM143 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM145 | Water PledgeUse with Grass or Fire Pledge for added effect. | Water | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM154 | Hydro CannonUser cannot move next turn. | Water | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM174 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM179 | Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM193 | Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM214 | Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon. | Poison | Spec | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| TM229 | Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack. | Fighting | Phys | 65 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves 5
| Egg | CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Egg | SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Egg | SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
As a ninja frog Pokémon, Greninja are able to create shurikens from water that can slice metal.
Design & origin
Greninja was designed by Yusuke Ohmura. Its name is a portmanteau of the French word for frog (grenouille) and "ninja".
Forms
Ash-Greninja
Ash-Greninja is a form of Greninja based on the change that occurs in the Pokémon XY anime series whenever Ash's Greninja has a strong connection with Ash.
Mega Greninja hangs upside down on a shuriken made of its own mucus, and uses its tongue to trap opponents.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#1 in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll (worldwide) and #1 in Kalos, 140,559 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#1 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), 36,235 votesOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Ninja Pokémon
- Kalos · X & Y
- Color
- Blue
- —
It appears and vanishes with a ninja’s grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars of sharpest water.
Y · Alpha SapphireIt creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two.
X · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Greninja
- Japanese
- ゲッコウガ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Gekkouga
- Korean
- 개굴닌자
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 甲賀忍蛙
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 甲贺忍蛙
- French
- Amphinobi
- German
- Quajutsu
- Spanish
- Greninja
- Italian
- Greninja
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Gen VII · Gen VI
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VII
Artwork and 3D models
Generation VII
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 3 Spe
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 239
- Medium Slow
- 3 Spe
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 288
- Medium Slow
- None
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- —
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Water 1
- ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Frogadier: Level 36.
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Poni WildsIsland Scan · Lv 44
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Poni WildsIsland Scan · Lv 44
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Mega Evolves in battle from Greninja holding Greninjite.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.