# Greninja-Ash - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Greninja-Ash in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Dark Pulse**: 99.422%
- **Water Shuriken**: 97.257%
- **Hydro Pump**: 63.888%
- **Spikes**: 49.013%
- **Ice Beam**: 36.896%
- **Surf**: 32.046%
- **U-turn**: 12.478%
- **Other**: 9.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Battle Bond**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 86.266%
- **Waterium Z**: 6.889%
- **Life Orb**: 4.167%
- **Other**: 2.678%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 52.388%
- **Ferrothorn**: 31.962%
- **Magearna**: 30.043%
- **Tapu Koko**: 24.630%
- **Kartana**: 23.593%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 22.824%

## FAQ for Greninja-Ash in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Greninja-Ash?
Greninja-Ash is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Ferrothorn, Magearna, Tapu Koko. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Greninja-Ash?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Greninja-Ash?
The top build for Greninja-Ash features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 64.416% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja-Ash?
Greninja-Ash is most effectively run with the ability **Battle Bond** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Specs** (86.266%).

### What is the most common role for Greninja-Ash?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Greninja-Ash often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Greninja-Ash?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 72 |
| Attack | 145 |
| Defense | 67 |
| Sp. Atk | 153 |
| Sp. Def | 71 |
| Speed | 132 |
| **BST** | **640** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Greninja-Ash on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Greninja-Ash) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Greninja-Ash
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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