Greninja (#0658) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP72132–179254–348

Atk9590–161175–317

Def6764–130125–256

SpA10397–170189–335

SpD7168–135132–265

Spe122114–191224–377

Total530Higher than 82% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 122). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+191Max174No SP142Min127Scarf286Tailwind382

At max Speed, Greninja outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Electric2×Fairy2×Fighting2×Grass2×

Resists

Dark½×Fire½×Ghost½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockDragon

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
ProteanHidden ability
Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUUBL

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#81 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Greninjite (59.5%) · Protean (90.2%) · Timid (42.9%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (42.5%)

Moves Dark Pulse, Ice Beam, Protect, Water Shuriken

Singles

#28 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Greninjite (45.7%) · Protean (80.7%) · Timid (48%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (59.2%)

Moves Ice Beam, Dark Pulse, Sludge Wave, Water Shuriken

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

13.83% of teams · rank #11 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Battle Bond
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Dark Pulse
Surf
Ice Beam
Protect

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players13.7%
Rated 1500+13.6%
Rated 1630+13.83%
Rated 1760+17.64%

Usage by month

Oct 202513.83%

Moves

Dark Pulse95.2%
Surf85.6%
Ice Beam74.8%
Protect46.7%
Sludge Wave34%
Water Shuriken22.6%
U-turn9.9%
Hydro Pump9.2%
Extrasensory7.5%
Grass Knot4.3%

Items

Life Orb72.4%
Choice Specs15.8%
Choice Scarf4%
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%

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0656FroakieWater
1. Level 16#0657FrogadierWater
  1. Level 36#0658GreninjaWaterDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

EvoWater ShurikenHits 2–5 times.WaterSpec15100%20

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

1Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1Role PlayCopies the target’s ability.PsychicStatus——10

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

10LickHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30

14Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

19SmokescreenLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

23Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

28SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

33Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

42SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

49ExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

56Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

68Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM154Hydro CannonUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.WaterSpec15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 5

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggRetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

EggSpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

EggSwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

EggToxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Ninja Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Central Kalos#009Blueberry#217Lumiose#211

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 Sapphire
It 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