# Greninja - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview

> Find the best Greninja builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Greninja Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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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
- **Dark Pulse**: 28.339%
- **Protect**: 22.476%
- **Water Shuriken**: 20.847%
- **Ice Beam**: 15.309%
- **Blizzard**: 12.378%
- **Hydro Pump**: 11.726%
- **Icy Wind**: 5.537%
- **Water Pledge**: 4.886%
- **U-turn**: 4.235%
- **Surf**: 3.583%

## Common Abilities
- **Protean**: 82.410%

## Common Items
- **Greninjite**: 44.300%
- **Life Orb**: 9.121%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.303%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja-***: 100.000%
- **Incineroar**: 36.482%
- **Archaludon**: 30.945%
- **Pelipper**: 25.081%
- **Sinistcha**: 22.801%
- **Froslass**: 20.195%

## Featured Teams with Greninja

### Team 1 by aguakate
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Kingambit, Garchomp, Dragonite, Pelipper, Sneasler, Greninja

**Greninja Set**:
- **Ability**: Protean
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Low Kick, U-turn, Waterfall, Gunk Shot

### Team 2 by Itivgc
*Record: 4 - 3 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Clefable, Aerodactyl, Froslass, Greninja, Lucario, Garchomp

**Greninja Set**:
- **Ability**: Torrent
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Water Pulse, Dark Pulse, Icy Wind, Protect

### Team 3 by Itachi

**Pokemon**: Clefable, Greninja, Garchomp, Lucario, Froslass, Aerodactyl

**Greninja Set**:
- **Ability**: Torrent
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Protect, Water Pulse, Icy Wind, Dark Pulse


## FAQ for Greninja in championspreview-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Greninja-*, Incineroar, Archaludon, Pelipper. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja?
Greninja is most effectively run with the ability **Protean** (82.410%) and the item **Greninjite** (44.300%).

### What is the most common role for Greninja?
Based on common item usage (Greninjite), Greninja often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-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/championspreview/Greninja) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Greninja
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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