Greninja
Protean changes type to match the move used, giving STAB on everything. 122 Speed outspeeds most of the metagame. Battle Bond transforms into Ash-Greninja.
Type Weaknesses & Resistances
Base Stats
HP72
Attack95
Defense67
Sp. Atk103
Sp. Def71
Speed122
Total530
Recommended Moveset
Hydro Pump
Dark Pulse
Ice Beam
U-turn
Abilities
TorrentProteanBattle Bond
Competitive Strategy
Greninja with Protean is unpredictable — every move gets STAB and changes its type, making it hard to switch into. Hydro Pump + Dark Pulse + Ice Beam covers almost everything. U-turn keeps momentum. Battle Bond Greninja trades versatility for raw power with boosted Water Shuriken.
Best Counters
- •Fairy-type Pokemon
- •Fighting-type moves
- •Bug-type moves
- •Priority moves
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greninja weak to?
Greninja is 2× weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy.
What is the best moveset for Greninja?
The recommended moveset is: Hydro Pump, Dark Pulse, Ice Beam, U-turn.
How to counter Greninja?
Best counters: Fairy-type Pokemon, Fighting-type moves, Bug-type moves, Priority moves.