# Greninja - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data

> Find the best Greninja builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Greninja Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data (`battledataregmbs3`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | battledataregmbs3 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 39.139% |
| **Record** | 191-297 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Greninja)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Greninja
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Bug (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 73.8%
- **Dark Pulse**: 57.9%
- **Protect**: 56.3%
- **Grass Knot**: 26.2%
- **Taunt**: 25.4%
- **Extrasensory**: 25.4%
- **Water Shuriken**: 23.0%
- **Rock Tomb**: 19.8%
- **Hydro Pump**: 18.3%
- **Rock Slide**: 15.1%

## Common Abilities
- **Protean**: 89.7%
- **Torrent**: 10.3%

## Common Items
- **Greninjite**: 59.5%
- **Life Orb**: 22.2%
- **Focus Sash**: 11.1%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.4%
- **King's Rock**: 0.8%
- **Expert Belt**: 0.8%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: undefined%
- **Raichu**: undefined%
- **Kingambit**: undefined%
- **Scizor**: undefined%
- **Garchomp**: undefined%
- **Aerodactyl**: undefined%

## FAQ for Greninja in battledataregmbs3-1760

### What are the top moves for Greninja?
The most common moves for Greninja are Ice Beam, Dark Pulse, Protect, Grass Knot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Raichu, Kingambit, Scizor. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Greninja weak to and resistant against?
Greninja is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Bug (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Psychic (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Greninja?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Greninja?
The top build for Greninja features a **** nature with an EV spread of `2/0/0/32/0/32`. This configuration accounts for 38.1% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja?
Greninja is most effectively run with the ability **Protean** (89.7%) and the item **Greninjite** (59.5%).

### What is the most common role for Greninja?
Based on common item usage (Greninjite), Greninja often functions as a **tactical** in the battledataregmbs3-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Greninja?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 72 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 67 |
| Sp. Atk | 103 |
| Sp. Def | 71 |
| Speed | 122 |
| **BST** | **530** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Greninja on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Greninja) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/battledataregmbs3) - Build teams with Greninja
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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