# Greninja - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in SV

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

## Best Greninja Quick Info

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

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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
- **Dark Pulse**: 90.433%
- **Water Shuriken**: 73.327%
- **U-turn**: 60.830%
- **Taunt**: 46.704%
- **Ice Beam**: 34.442%
- **Protect**: 28.034%
- **Hydro Pump**: 15.362%
- **Gunk Shot**: 11.900%
- **Surf**: 7.872%
- **Acrobatics**: 4.262%

## Common Abilities
- **Protean**: 90.400%
- **Torrent**: 9.600%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 61.861%
- **Safety Goggles**: 12.079%
- **Choice Specs**: 7.548%
- **Life Orb**: 4.350%
- **Loaded Dice**: 4.004%
- **Mystic Water**: 2.713%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.014%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.884%
- **Other**: 3.547%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 52.926%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 52.057%
- **Farigiraf**: 47.107%
- **Abomasnow**: 44.905%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 44.880%
- **Whimsicott**: 22.605%

## FAQ for Greninja in sv-1760

### What are the top moves for Greninja?
The most common moves for Greninja are Dark Pulse, Water Shuriken, U-turn, Taunt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Kyogre, Calyrex-Ice, Farigiraf, Abomasnow. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/4/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 44.879% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja?
Greninja is most effectively run with the ability **Protean** (90.400%) and the item **Focus Sash** (61.861%).

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

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