# Greninja - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Sun Series

> Find the best Greninja builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Sun Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Greninja Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Sun Series (`vgc2019sun`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019sun |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Greninja)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Greninja
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun)

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## Common Moves
- **Gunk Shot**: 89.164%
- **Low Kick**: 80.798%
- **Mat Block**: 77.909%
- **Rock Slide**: 77.651%
- **Protect**: 20.843%
- **Ice Beam**: 20.181%
- **Dark Pulse**: 11.538%
- **Scald**: 8.028%
- **Other**: 13.888%

## Common Abilities
- **Protean**: 98.883%
- **Torrent**: 1.117%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 86.543%
- **Expert Belt**: 6.323%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.934%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.766%
- **Other**: 3.435%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 77.502%
- **Necrozma-Dusk-Mane**: 71.057%
- **Braviary**: 70.351%
- **Togedemaru**: 70.351%
- **Ferrothorn**: 6.469%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 6.406%

## FAQ for Greninja in vgc2019sun-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Kyogre, Necrozma-Dusk-Mane, Braviary, Togedemaru. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 74.641% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja?
Greninja is most effectively run with the ability **Protean** (98.883%) and the item **Life Orb** (86.543%).

### What is the most common role for Greninja?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Greninja often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2019sun-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/vgc2019sun/Greninja) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019sun) - Build teams with Greninja
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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