Greninja
Greninja is a Water/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Greninja evolves from Frogadier at level 36.
Greninja has a new form Ash-Greninja
introduced in Pokémon Sun/Moon.
Pokédex data
National № | 0658 |
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Type | Water Dark |
Species | Ninja Pokémon |
Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
Weight | 40.0 kg (88.2 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Torrent Protean (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0009 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0217 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Speed |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 265 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Water 1 |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 72 | 254 | 348 | |
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Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Defense | 67 | 125 | 256 | |
Sp. Atk | 103 | 189 | 335 | |
Sp. Def | 71 | 132 | 265 | |
Speed | 122 | 224 | 377 | |
Total | 530 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 0658 |
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Type | Water Dark |
Species | Ninja Pokémon |
Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
Weight | 40.0 kg (88.2 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Battle Bond |
Local № | 0009 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0217 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Speed |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 265 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | 100% male, 0% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 72 | 254 | 348 | |
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Attack | 145 | 265 | 427 | |
Defense | 67 | 125 | 256 | |
Sp. Atk | 153 | 279 | 445 | |
Sp. Def | 71 | 132 | 265 | |
Speed | 132 | 242 | 399 | |
Total | 640 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Greninja changes
- In Generations 6-7, Greninja has a base experience yield of 239.
- In Generation 7, Greninja (Ash-Greninja) has a base experience yield of 288.
- In Generations 6-7, Greninja has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generation 7, Greninja (Ash-Greninja) has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
X Omega Ruby |
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. |
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Y Alpha Sapphire |
It appears and vanishes with a ninja’s grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars of sharpest water. |
Moves learned by Greninja
Moves learnt by level up
Greninja learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
1 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Role Play | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
10 | Lick | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
14 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
19 | Smokescreen | Normal | — | 100 | |
23 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100 | |
28 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
33 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
49 | Extrasensory | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
56 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
68 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Greninja learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Water Shuriken | Water | 15 | 100 |
Egg moves
Greninja learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Greninja gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
Switcheroo | Dark | — | 100 | |
Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Greninja is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Moves learnt by level up
Greninja learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bubble | Water | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
1 | Mat Block | Fighting | — | — | |
1 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Role Play | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Water Shuriken | Water | 15 | 100 | |
5 | Bubble | Water | 40 | 100 | |
8 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
10 | Lick | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
14 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
19 | Smokescreen | Normal | — | 100 | |
23 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100 | |
28 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
33 | Feint Attack | Dark | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
49 | Extrasensory | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
56 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
68 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
70 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
77 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Greninja learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Water Shuriken | Water | 15 | 100 |
Egg moves
Greninja learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Greninja gen 7 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bestow | Normal | — | — | |
Camouflage | Normal | — | — | |
Mind Reader | Normal | — | — | |
Mud Sport | Ground | — | — | |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
Water Sport | Water | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Greninja can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
Hydro Cannon | Water | 150 | 90 | |
Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Role Play | Psychic | — | — | |
Snatch | Dark | — | — | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
Water Pledge | Water | 80 | 100 | |
Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Greninja. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by TM
Greninja is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
23 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
55 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
62 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
94 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
98 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Greninja can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Greninja sprites
Where to find Greninja
X Y |
Evolve Froakie/Frogadier |
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Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Poni Wilds |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Greninja questions
- What is a good moveset for Greninja?
- If Greninja fused with Ash due to their bond , why not Pikachu?
- Quiet ash-greninja or normal greninja with good nature?
- Why is it that I can't nickname my Greninja "Kakashi"?
- Ash-Greninja vs Protean Greninja?
- Was the Poison Type ever supposed to be super effective against the Psychic type?
- Why can Accelgor learn Water Shuriken? I thought it was Greninjas signature move?
- Can Modest Greninja outspeed Timid Gengar?
- Breeding egg group incompatible?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Greninja |
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Japanese | ゲッコウガ (Gekkouga) |
German | Quajutsu |
French | Amphinobi |
Italian | Greninja |
Spanish | Greninja |
Korean | 개굴닌자 (gaegullinja) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 甲贺忍蛙 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 甲賀忍蛙 |
English |
Ninja Pokémon |
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Japanese | しのびポケモン |
German | Ninja-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Ninja |
Italian | Pokémon Ninja |
Spanish | Pokémon Ninja |
Korean | 시노비포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 忍者宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 忍者寶可夢 |
Name origin
- grenouille
- French for ‘frog’
- ninja
- stealthy martial art