#0658 · Gen 6 · 530 BST
Greninja
It creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
147/103/78/110/81/127
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
179/161/130/170/135/191
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Greninja
Greninja is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 6 with a Base Stat Total of 530. It creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two.
Best stat: Speed (122 base)
Greninja's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 103 base Special Attack and 122 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Torrent
- Protean
How to use Greninja competitively
Open the damage calculator with Greninja selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Greninja appears in the species dropdown. Drop Greninja into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0658 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 6 |
| Type | Water / Dark |
| Abilities | Torrent, Protean |
| Base Stat Total | 530 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 72 / 95 / 67 / 103 / 71 / 122 |