Is Greninja Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Water/Dark with blistering Speed. Water handles Olivia and Kiawe, Dark shuts down Acerola's Ghost E4 and handles Nanu. The move tutors add MoveIce Punch for Kahili's Flying team. If you scan one early, Greninja covers more E4 matchups than almost any other single Pokemon.
Froakie has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Froakie trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Lana's team hits Froakie's weaknesses hard.
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Froakie has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Froakie trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Froakie has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Froakie trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Froakie trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Froakie trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Mina's team hits Froakie's weaknesses hard.
Froakie trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Greninja trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Greninja has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Greninja has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Greninja trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Greninja trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Greninja on Poni Wilds (walking, Lv 44). Island Scan; LIMITED; Friday.
How to Get Greninja in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
moderate rates across 2 locations for Greninja in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Greninja Weakness
Type-wise, Greninja takes extra damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Greninja leans offensive (base 95 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Greninja Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Greninja
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x61-72% Brick Break 2x37-44% | ||
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
 Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Mr. Mime builds →Thunderbolt 2x63-74% Magical Leaf 2x43-52% Brick Break 2x33-41% Infestation 2x19-22% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x97-116%KO Double Kick 2x16-20% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x120-141%KO Bug Bite 2x50-60% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Raichu builds →Thunderbolt 2x83-99% Brick Break 2x49-57% | ||
 Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Grovyle builds →Mega Drain 2x69-81% Brick Break 2x39-46% Fury Cutter 2x21-26% | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x105-125%KO Double Kick 2x17-22% | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x129-152%KO Bug Bite 2x54-65% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Raichu builds →Thunderbolt 2x89-106%KO Brick Break 2x52-62% | ||
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Grovyle builds →Mega Drain 2x74-88% Brick Break 2x42-49% Fury Cutter 2x23-28% | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x96-114%KO Double Kick 2x17-21% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x96-114%KO Leaf Blade 2x75-89% Thunderbolt 2x45-53% Fury Cutter 2x36-42% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x93-111%KO Energy Ball 2x33-39% | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x124-146%KO Energy Ball 2x82-97% Bug Bite 2x50-59% | ||
 Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x97-114%KO Leaf Blade 2x78-92% Thunderbolt 2x46-55% Fury Cutter 2x34-41% | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x102-121%KO Double Kick 2x17-21% Pin Missile 2x15-18% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Primarina builds →Energy Ball 2x76-91% Disarming Voice 2x53-62% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x117-139%KO Brick Break 2x65-77% | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x101-119%KO Double Kick 2x17-21% Pin Missile 2x14-17% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Pangoro builds →Hammer Arm 2x129-153%KO Infestation 2x12-15% | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x115-135%KO Energy Ball 2x73-85% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x146-172%KO U-turn 2x56-67% Energy Ball 2x31-37% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x157-185%KO | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
 Sceptile Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 2x206-243%KO Focus Blast 2x84-99% X-Scissor 2x49-58% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x116-137%KO Energy Ball 2x73-86% | ||
 Chesnaught GrassFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Chesnaught builds →Solar Beam 2x154-182%KO Hammer Arm 2x111-131%KO Pin Missile 2x19-23% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x186-219%KO Close Combat 2x118-139%KO X-Scissor 2x52-62% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Exeggutor builds →Solar Beam 2x245-289%KO Infestation 2x17-20% | ||
 Xurkitree Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Xurkitree builds →Solar Beam 2x218-256%KO Thunderbolt 2x147-174%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x87-103%KO Signal Beam 2x82-97% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Sceptile Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 2x211-249%KO Focus Blast 2x85-100%KO X-Scissor 2x51-60% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gliscor's Earthquake hits Greninja for 34-40%. Hippowdon's Earthquake hits Greninja for 39-46%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Gliscor builds →Earthquake34-40% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake39-46% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemSitrus Berry NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast19-22% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Xatu builds →Heat Wave16-19% U Turn 2x35-41% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Greninja View Pelipper builds →U Turn 2x29-34% Hurricane35-41% Scald13-15% | ||
Greninja Evolutions
End of the line. Greninja caps a three-stage chain that started at Froakie. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Speed grew the most through evolution (+51 over Froakie), and Greninja peaks at 530 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Greninja to get Froakie eggs using 95 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Bestow, Camouflage, Mind Reader and 4 more.
USUM Greninja Best Moveset
AbilityProtean changes Greninja's type to match every move before it attacks, giving TermStab on everything and making its type unpredictable. 103 Sp. Atk at 122 Speed outspeeds nearly the entire format. Water, Dark, Ice, Grass, and Rock coverage with STAB on each. The moveset holds S-tier through type-shifting offense that nothing can safely predict or resist.
Best Build
Greninja best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Water Shuriken
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Hard to wall, honestly. Greninja threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ghost standing out. Pair that with Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump and switchins need to think twice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
Greninja Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Protean changes the entire equation for Greninja. The 530 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked S-Tier as a sweeper. Dark Pulse with Choice Specs is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Greninja's biggest threats include Manectric (Electric), Roserade (Grass), and Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Bug and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Greninja's base 122 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Protean is what you want on Greninja. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Torrent) work on paper but Protean is what makes Greninja worth using. With base 122 Speed, Protean gives Greninja an edge before opponents can react.
Base 122 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Greninja is a mixed attacker with base 95 Attack and 103 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the best way to handle Greninja: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Greninja joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves