# Greninja - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Monotype

> Find the best Greninja builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Greninja Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Monotype (`gen9monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9monotype |
| **Usage** | 16% |
| **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/gen9monotype/Greninja)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype/Greninja
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 96.509%
- **Extrasensory**: 79.090%
- **Sludge Wave**: 50.290%
- **Surf**: 44.328%
- **Dark Pulse**: 42.300%
- **U-turn**: 39.485%
- **Switcheroo**: 9.648%
- **Hydro Pump**: 7.966%
- **Gunk Shot**: 7.460%
- **Low Kick**: 6.995%

## Common Abilities
- **Protean**: 95.068%
- **Battle Bond**: 4.931%
- **Torrent**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 53.756%
- **Choice Specs**: 37.963%
- **Expert Belt**: 5.295%
- **Other**: 2.985%

## Common Teammates
- **Meowscarada**: 58.984%
- **Ting-Lu**: 57.426%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 47.932%
- **Mandibuzz**: 37.963%
- **Hoopa-Unbound**: 32.784%
- **Toxapex**: 32.494%

## FAQ for Greninja in gen9monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Greninja?
The most common moves for Greninja are Ice Beam, Extrasensory, Sludge Wave, Surf. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Meowscarada, Ting-Lu, Samurott-Hisui, Mandibuzz. 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 51.266% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja?
Greninja is most effectively run with the ability **Protean** (95.068%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (53.756%).

### What is the most common role for Greninja?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Greninja often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9monotype-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/gen9monotype/Greninja) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9monotype) - Build teams with Greninja
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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