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Greninja Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Water / Dark · BST: 530 · Role: Speed Pivot

Greninja is a Water / Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Greninja, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Beedrill plus 5 more ranked below.

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Greninja can Mega Evolve into Mega Greninja, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 530 base stat total, Greninja plays as a Speed Pivot. Its highest stat is Speed (122), and at base 122 Speed it sits faster than 94% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Greninja in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Greninja

  1. Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  2. Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  3. Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  4. Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  5. Pikachu (Electric)
  6. Raichu (Electric)
  7. Machamp (Fighting)
  8. Ariados (Bug / Poison)

How each counter beats Greninja

  • Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Greninja and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Greninja and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Beedrill (Bug / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Greninja and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison) outspeeds Greninja and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Pikachu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Greninja and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.

Greninja weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Electric (×2)
  • Grass (×2)
  • Fighting (×2)
  • Bug (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Water (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Ghost (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Psychic

Base stats

HP
72
Attack
95
Defense
67
Sp. Attack
103
Sp. Defense
71
Speed
122
Total
530

Best Tera Types for Greninja

The best Tera Types for Greninja cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Water (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Dark (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Electric (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Torrent — [object Object]
  • Protean (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Greninja:

Frequently asked questions about Greninja

What counters Greninja in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Greninja are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Beedrill, Mega Beedrill, Pikachu. These Pokémon hit Greninja super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Greninja weak to?

Greninja is a Water / Dark-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Greninja?

The single best pick against Greninja in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Greninja in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Greninja, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water / Dark) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Greninja's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Greninja good in Pokémon Champions?

Greninja's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (530 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.