# Greninja - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F

> Find the best Greninja builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Greninja Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **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/gen9vgc2026regf/Greninja)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Greninja
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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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
- **Icy Wind**: 58.198%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 51.428%
- **Gunk Shot**: 51.406%
- **Low Kick**: 51.406%
- **Water Shuriken**: 46.022%
- **Protect**: 40.060%
- **Ice Beam**: 32.911%
- **Sludge Wave**: 24.591%
- **U-turn**: 8.782%
- **Haze**: 8.342%

## Common Abilities
- **Protean**: 94.780%
- **Torrent**: 5.220%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 53.000%
- **Loaded Dice**: 32.999%
- **Covert Cloak**: 7.990%
- **Choice Specs**: 5.206%
- **Other**: 0.805%

## Common Teammates
- **Dondozo**: 51.427%
- **Tatsugiri**: 51.427%
- **Indeedee-F**: 51.406%
- **Gholdengo**: 51.405%
- **Armarouge**: 51.405%
- **Archaludon**: 38.490%

## FAQ for Greninja in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Greninja?
The most common moves for Greninja are Icy Wind, Toxic Spikes, Gunk Shot, Low Kick. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Dondozo, Tatsugiri, Indeedee-F, Gholdengo. 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?
The top build for Greninja features a **Naive** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 51.405% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja?
Greninja is most effectively run with the ability **Protean** (94.780%) and the item **Focus Sash** (53.000%).

### 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 gen9vgc2026regf-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/gen9vgc2026regf/Greninja) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - Build teams with Greninja
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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