# Greninja - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Greninja in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Mat Block**: 49.820%
- **Ice Beam**: 48.744%
- **Dark Pulse**: 44.805%
- **Taunt**: 31.700%
- **Scald**: 28.357%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 26.842%
- **Hydro Pump**: 23.071%
- **Gunk Shot**: 23.071%
- **U-turn**: 19.797%
- **Icy Wind**: 19.578%

## Common Abilities
- **Protean**: 99.450%
- **Torrent**: 0.550%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 38.555%
- **Life Orb**: 25.882%
- **Darkinium Z**: 7.742%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.287%
- **Leftovers**: 5.640%
- **Expert Belt**: 4.050%
- **Nothing**: 2.346%
- **Mental Herb**: 2.266%
- **Waterium Z**: 1.560%
- **Other**: 4.671%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 25.619%
- **Ferrothorn**: 24.429%
- **Primeape**: 18.342%
- **Volcarona**: 18.273%
- **Gothitelle**: 16.412%
- **Venusaur-Mega**: 15.857%

## FAQ for Greninja in dou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Ferrothorn, Primeape, Volcarona. 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?
The top build for Greninja features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 30.172% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja?
Greninja is most effectively run with the ability **Protean** (99.450%) and the item **Focus Sash** (38.555%).

### What is the most common role for Greninja?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Greninja often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the dou-1825 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/dou/Greninja) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Greninja
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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