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

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

## Best Greninja Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | 35.294% |
| **Record** | 12-22 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Greninja.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 78.571%
- **Dark Pulse**: 71.429%
- **Ice Beam**: 35.714%
- **Blizzard**: 30.952%
- **Hydro Pump**: 28.571%
- **Extrasensory**: 26.190%
- **Water Shuriken**: 21.429%
- **Sludge Wave**: 16.667%
- **Grass Knot**: 16.667%
- **Weather Ball**: 16.667%

## Common Abilities
- **Protean**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Greninjite**: 83.333%
- **Focus Sash**: 7.143%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.762%
- **King's Rock**: 2.381%
- **Mystic Water**: 2.381%

## Common Teammates
- **Sneasler**: 42.857%
- **Garchomp**: 40.476%
- **Incineroar**: 38.095%
- **Archaludon**: 26.190%
- **Pelipper**: 23.810%
- **Kingambit**: 19.048%

## FAQ for Greninja in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Sneasler, Garchomp, Incineroar, Archaludon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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** (100.000%) and the item **Greninjite** (83.333%).

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

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*