Ultra League PvP guide
Greninja (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Greninja (Shadow) is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #122. Its recommended PvP moveset is Water Shuriken with Hydro Cannon and Brutal Swing.
Ultra League
#122
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 (SHADOW)
Is Greninja (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Greninja (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #122.
Greninja (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #136.
Greninja (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #136 | 84.8 | Water Shuriken, Hydro Cannon, Brutal Swing |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #122 | 85.1 | Water Shuriken, Hydro Cannon, Brutal Swing |
Best Moveset for Greninja (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) is Water Shuriken with Hydro Cannon and Brutal Swing.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Greninja (Shadow) 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
Greninja (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Greninja (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge846
- Snorlax686
- Feraligatr656
- Empoleon620
- Corviknight616
Difficult Matchups
Greninja (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Greninja (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Greninja (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Greninja (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
79% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
83% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
55% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
90% HP
Ratings are shown from Greninja (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Greninja (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Greninja (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Greninja (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Greninja (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Greninja (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Greninja (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Greninja (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Greninja (Shadow)
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Greninja (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Greninja (Shadow) 3/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 138.3
- Defense
- 102.2
- HP
- 115
Ultra League
Greninja (Shadow) 0/13/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 41
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 177.4
- Defense
- 131.2
- HP
- 151
Greninja (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Greninja (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Greninja (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
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Greninja (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Greninja (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Greninja (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Water Shuriken with Hydro Cannon and Brutal Swing.
Is Greninja (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Greninja (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #122.
What counters Greninja (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Florges are among the strongest current counters to Greninja (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Greninja (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Greninja (Shadow) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Electric (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).