# Greninja - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Greninja in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Greninja)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Greninja
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 70.147%
- **Gunk Shot**: 55.028%
- **Mat Block**: 48.869%
- **Rock Slide**: 44.914%
- **Protect**: 40.244%
- **Dark Pulse**: 25.321%
- **Scald**: 21.224%
- **U-turn**: 16.598%
- **Blizzard**: 16.075%
- **Hydro Pump**: 14.883%

## Common Abilities
- **Protean**: 97.386%
- **Torrent**: 2.614%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 40.913%
- **Life Orb**: 37.387%
- **Focus Sash**: 13.453%
- **Waterium Z**: 4.548%
- **Other**: 3.699%

## Common Teammates
- **Abomasnow-Mega**: 23.452%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 17.028%
- **Porygon-Z**: 14.842%
- **Stakataka**: 14.240%
- **Gastrodon**: 11.451%
- **Gothitelle**: 11.409%

## FAQ for Greninja in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Greninja?
The most common moves for Greninja are Ice Beam, Gunk Shot, Mat Block, Rock Slide. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Abomasnow-Mega, Tapu Bulu, Porygon-Z, Stakataka. 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 17.125% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja?
Greninja is most effectively run with the ability **Protean** (97.386%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (40.913%).

### 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 vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Greninja) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Greninja
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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