Pokemon Guide
Greninja is a Water / Dark-type Pokemon known for its abilities, evolution line, typing, matchup profile and role across different Pokemon games. This guide covers Greninja’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Mega Evolution
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Greninja guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Greninja is a Water / Dark-type Pokemon from the Kalos era. It is part of the National Pokedex as #0658 and is covered here with stats, moves, abilities, evolution and game availability.
Competitive Overview
Greninja can be useful when its typing, stats, abilities and movepool fit the format. Its best role depends heavily on the game, ruleset and available moves.
Use Greninja’s typing, ability options and coverage carefully, especially against matchups that target its main weaknesses.
Here are the key facts to know about Greninja, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Greninja
National Dex
#0658
Type
Water / Dark
Species
Ninja Pokemon
Height
4’11” / 1.5 m
Weight
88.2 lbs / 40.0 kg
Abilities
Torrent, Protean, Battle Bond
Greninja’s stat spread determines whether it works best as an attacker, support Pokemon, bulky option or utility pick.
These are some of Greninja’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Hydro Pump is one of Greninja’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Surf is one of Greninja’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Water Shuriken is one of Greninja’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Dark Pulse is one of Greninja’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Night Slash is one of Greninja’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Ice Beam is one of Greninja’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
U-turn is one of Greninja’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Extrasensory is one of Greninja’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Greninja’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Greninja is a Water / Dark-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities.
Water / Dark
Grass, Electric, Fighting, Bug and Fairy
Ghost, Steel, Fire, Water, Ice and Dark
Psychic
Greninja’s abilities can change how it performs in battle depending on the format.
Torrent is one of Greninja’s abilities and can influence its role in different Pokemon games.
Protean is one of Greninja’s abilities and can influence its role in different Pokemon games.
Battle Bond is one of Greninja’s abilities and can influence its role in different Pokemon games.
Greninja’s evolution line is Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Froakie
Stage 3
Evolves from Frogadier
Greninja’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games released before Greninja existed keep their rows for consistency.
| Game | Where to Find Greninja |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Greninja |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Greninja |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Greninja |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Greninja |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Greninja had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Greninja |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve from Frogadier. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve from Frogadier. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Greninja |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Greninja |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Greninja |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Available through transfer or The Indigo Disk starter encounters when supported. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Available through transfer or The Indigo Disk starter encounters when supported. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Evolve from Frogadier. Mega Greninja is available with Greninjite. |
| Game | Where to Find Greninja |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Mega Greninja is Greninja’s Mega Evolution in Pokemon Legends Z-A. It keeps Greninja important to modern Pokemon coverage and should be reviewed as more competitive details become available.
Mega Greninja should be human reviewed for final stat, ability and Mega Stone details before publishing.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Greninja. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Greninja is a Water / Dark-type Pokemon.
Greninja is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, Bug and Fairy-type moves.
Greninja’s abilities are Torrent, Protean, Battle Bond.
Greninja’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section unless a confirmed individual TGH build was found for Greninja.
Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Greninja.
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