Great League PvP guide
Greninja Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Greninja is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #192. Its recommended PvP moveset is Water Shuriken with Hydro Cannon and Brutal Swing.
Great League
#192
Viable pick
Type
Water/Dark
Best Fast Move
Water Shuriken
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,001
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GRENINJA
Is Greninja Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Greninja is currently a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #192.
Greninja is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #235.
Greninja PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #192 | 83.0 | Water Shuriken, Hydro Cannon, Brutal Swing |
| Ultra League | #235 | 81.1 | Water Shuriken, Hydro Cannon, Brutal Swing |
Best Moveset for Greninja in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
The recommended PvP moveset for Greninja is Water Shuriken with Hydro Cannon and Brutal Swing.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Greninja in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Greninja PvP Move Counts
Water Shuriken → Hydro Cannon
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Water Shuriken → Brutal Swing
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Greninja Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Greninja wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Mimikyu769
- Thievul582
- Corviknight569
Greninja Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Greninja's Water/Dark typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- electric1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- psychic0.391×
- dark0.625×
- fire0.625×
- ghost0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Greninja in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Greninja in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Greninja's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
59% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
84% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
37% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
98% HP
Ratings are shown from Greninja's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Greninja.
Best Teammates for Greninja in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Greninja should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Greninja's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Greninja's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Greninja
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 3/15/12 | 1,500 | 21 | 1,626,480 |
| #2 | 1/15/14 | 1,495 | 21 | 1,626,105 | |
| #3 | 1/15/15 | 1,499 | 21 | 1,626,105 | |
| #4 | 0/9/15 | 1,500 | 21.5 | 1,625,402 | |
| #5 | 2/14/14 | 1,497 | 21 | 1,623,584 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/14 | 2,497 | 41 | 3,514,210 |
| #2 | 0/14/15 | 2,495 | 40.5 | 3,513,351 | |
| #3 | 0/14/13 | 2,498 | 41 | 3,512,094 | |
| #4 | 0/15/14 | 2,496 | 40.5 | 3,511,108 | |
| #5 | 0/14/11 | 2,500 | 41.5 | 3,510,682 |
Greninja Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greninja (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 1/15/15 | 100.00% | 892 at L12.5 | 1,291 at L12.5 | 1,498 at L12.5 | Meta rank #247 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/11/15 | 100.00% | 1,579 at L22.5 | 2,292 at L22.5 | 2,496 at L22.5 | Meta rank #190 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 3,001 at L50 | 4,278 at L50 | 4,329 at L50 | Meta rank #61 |
Greninja Stats in Pokémon GO
Greninja's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Greninja 3/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 138.3
- Defense
- 102.2
- HP
- 115
Ultra League
Greninja 0/13/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 41
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 177.4
- Defense
- 131.2
- HP
- 151
Greninja (Mega)
Greninja (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Greninja (Mega) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 152.6
- Defense
- 99.2
- HP
- 97
Ultra League
Greninja (Mega) 0/11/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 197.7
- Defense
- 126.3
- HP
- 126
Greninja Evolution
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Greninja Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Greninja in Pokémon GO PvP?
Greninja's recommended PvP moveset is Water Shuriken with Hydro Cannon and Brutal Swing.
Is Greninja good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Greninja is currently a viable PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #192.
What counters Greninja in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cramorant, Tinkaton and Altaria are among the strongest current counters to Greninja in Great League.
What is Greninja weak to in Pokémon GO?
Greninja is weak to Bug (1.6×), Electric (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).