# Greninja - Gen 7 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Greninja in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Greninja)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Greninja
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 98.028%
- **Extrasensory**: 75.285%
- **Dark Pulse**: 48.244%
- **Sludge Wave**: 45.315%
- **Surf**: 39.658%
- **U-turn**: 32.116%
- **Switcheroo**: 23.021%
- **Hydro Pump**: 10.811%
- **Gunk Shot**: 8.373%
- **Other**: 19.149%

## Common Abilities
- **Protean**: 96.061%
- **Battle Bond**: 3.844%
- **Torrent**: 0.095%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 48.286%
- **Choice Specs**: 45.195%
- **Expert Belt**: 3.517%
- **Other**: 3.002%

## Common Teammates
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 52.319%
- **Meowscarada**: 50.672%
- **Ting-Lu**: 48.068%
- **Toxapex**: 41.954%
- **Bisharp**: 36.056%
- **Sableye**: 34.832%

## FAQ for Greninja in monotype-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Samurott-Hisui, Meowscarada, Ting-Lu, Toxapex. 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 51.545% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja?
Greninja is most effectively run with the ability **Protean** (96.061%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (48.286%).

### 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 monotype-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/monotype/Greninja) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Greninja
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*