Greninja
#658 (Kalos)
Best moveset for Greninja
The best moves for Greninja are Bubble and Surf when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Hydro Pump | 47.3 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Froakie family. Greninja evolves from Frogadier which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Greninja, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Greninja is a Water & Dark Pokémon which evolves from Frogadier. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves. Greninja's strongest moveset is Bubble & Surf and it has a Max CP of 2,654.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 223 | |
| Defense | 152 | |
| Stamina | 176 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,137 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,516 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,275 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,654 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,896 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,465 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 150 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 40 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Greninja
The best moves for Greninja are Bubble and Surf when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Hydro Pump | 47.3 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | 12 | 11.7 | 12 |
| Feint Attack | 10 | 10 | 13.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | -13.8 | 22.9 |
| Night Slash | 50 | -15 | 27.3 |
| Hydro Pump | 130 | -30.3 | 47.3 |
| Surf | 65 | -29.4 | 45.9 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Greninja?
Greninja is a Water/Dark type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Greninja are:
- Kartana,
- Pheromosa,
- Xurkitree,
- Terrakion,
- Zekrom.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Focus Blast | 98% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 94% |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 93% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 93% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 91% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Greninja
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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