# Greninja - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Greninja in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Greninja)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Greninja
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 90.038%
- **Dark Pulse**: 67.944%
- **Gunk Shot**: 62.421%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 61.338%
- **Ice Beam**: 36.984%
- **Mat Block**: 26.529%
- **Scald**: 24.520%
- **Hydro Pump**: 8.916%
- **Night Slash**: 5.534%
- **Other**: 15.776%

## Common Abilities
- **Protean**: 96.682%
- **Torrent**: 3.318%

## Common Items
- **Darkinium Z**: 59.738%
- **Focus Sash**: 24.960%
- **Life Orb**: 5.660%
- **Waterium Z**: 5.182%
- **Other**: 4.460%

## Common Teammates
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 78.935%
- **Stakataka**: 74.051%
- **Tapu Koko**: 58.922%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 58.856%
- **Gastrodon**: 53.232%
- **Comfey**: 20.843%

## FAQ for Greninja in vgc2019pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Greninja?
The most common moves for Greninja are Protect, Dark Pulse, Gunk Shot, Hidden Power Fire. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Rayquaza-Mega, Stakataka, Tapu Koko, Kyogre-Primal. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 80.835% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja?
Greninja is most effectively run with the ability **Protean** (96.682%) and the item **Darkinium Z** (59.738%).

### What is the most common role for Greninja?
Based on common item usage (Darkinium Z), Greninja often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019pgl-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/vgc2019pgl/Greninja) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - 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).*