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

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

## Best Greninja Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Ubers (`gen9ubers`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ubers |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen9ubers/Greninja)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ubers/Greninja
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Ubers Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ubers)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ubers](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ubers)

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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
- **Dark Pulse**: 83.944%
- **Ice Beam**: 74.709%
- **Hydro Pump**: 50.165%
- **Water Shuriken**: 47.396%
- **Surf**: 21.986%
- **Sludge Wave**: 20.023%
- **U-turn**: 19.709%
- **Extrasensory**: 15.151%
- **Grass Knot**: 12.270%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 11.760%

## Common Abilities
- **Battle Bond**: 64.660%
- **Protean**: 34.936%
- **Torrent**: 0.404%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 38.989%
- **Focus Sash**: 18.534%
- **Choice Specs**: 17.746%
- **Loaded Dice**: 5.730%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.325%
- **Expert Belt**: 5.047%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.164%
- **Leftovers**: 1.753%
- **Other**: 3.711%

## Common Teammates
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 37.004%
- **Eternatus**: 18.814%
- **Koraidon**: 17.161%
- **Kyogre**: 12.720%
- **Necrozma-Dusk-Mane**: 12.504%
- **Arceus-Ground**: 11.829%

## FAQ for Greninja in gen9ubers-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Zacian-Crowned, Eternatus, Koraidon, Kyogre. 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 42.116% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja?
Greninja is most effectively run with the ability **Battle Bond** (64.660%) and the item **Life Orb** (38.989%).

### What is the most common role for Greninja?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Greninja often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9ubers-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/gen9ubers/Greninja) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Ubers Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ubers) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ubers) - Build teams with Greninja
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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