Greninja is a Water and Dark type Pokémon from Kalos, introduced in Generation 6 and known as the Ninja Pokémon. It stands 1.5 m tall, weighs 40.0 kg and has a base stat total of 530.
Its highest base stat is Speed at 122 and its lowest is Defense at 67. Its total of 530 is higher than 82% of all Pokémon.
| HP | 72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 95 | |
| Defense | 67 | |
| Sp. Atk | 103 | |
| Sp. Def | 71 | |
| Speed | 122 | |
| Total | 530 |
Greninja takes double damage from Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves. It resists Ghost, Steel, Fire, Water, Ice and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic moves.
Greninja evolves from Frogadier.
Greninja has a catch rate of 45 out of 255, which makes it tricky to catch. In the Tall Grass Club meadow, better balls improve your odds.
In the Tall Grass Club catching game, Greninja is rarely seen in the wild. The best way to get one is to evolve Frogadier at level 36. Start by catching a Froakie, which lives in the Lakeside. It's easier to find at night.
Here's where wild Greninja can be found in the main Pokémon games.
Greninja is weak to Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves, so Pokémon of those types are your best bet.
Strong counters that also resist its attacks:
These are the attacks Greninja learns by levelling up in the newest games, which are the same moves it learns in Tall Grass Club. Its first moves are Pound, Water Gun and Quick Attack.
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100% |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100% |
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100% |
| 1 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100% |
| 1 | Water Shuriken | Water | 15 | 100% |
| 10 | Lick | Ghost | 30 | 100% |
| 14 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100% |
| 23 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100% |
| 33 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 100% |
| 49 | Extrasensory | Psychic | 80 | 100% |
| 68 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80% |
Greninja has 1 special form. Mega Evolution is a powerful change that lasts for one battle and needs the right Mega Stone.
