# Greninja - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

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

## Best Greninja Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 20% |
| **Record** | 2-8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Greninja)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Greninja
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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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
- **Protect**: 37.500%
- **Blizzard**: 25.000%
- **Hydro Pump**: 25.000%
- **Night Slash**: 12.500%
- **Ice Beam**: 12.500%
- **Chilling Water**: 12.500%
- **Weather Ball**: 12.500%

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

## Common Items
- **Greninjite**: 71.429%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 14.286%
- **Life Orb**: 14.286%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 40.000%
- **Garchomp**: 40.000%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 30.000%
- **Sneasler**: 30.000%
- **Kingambit**: 30.000%
- **Whimsicott**: 30.000%

## FAQ for Greninja in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

### What are the top moves for Greninja?
The most common moves for Greninja are Protect, Blizzard, Hydro Pump, Night Slash. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Incineroar, Garchomp, Ninetales-Alola, Sneasler. 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** (100.000%) and the item **Greninjite** (71.429%).

### What is the most common role for Greninja?
Based on common item usage (Greninjite), Greninja often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Greninja) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Greninja
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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