Greninja counters, weaknesses & stats
Type: Water / Dark
Looking for the best counters for Greninja? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Greninja super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Greninja is a Water / Dark-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy.
Base stats
- HP
- 72
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 67
- Sp. Attack
- 103
- Sp. Defense
- 71
- Speed
- 122
- Total
- 530
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
Abilities
- Torrent — Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Protean (hidden) — Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.
Top counters vs Greninja
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
- Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
- Pikachu (Electric)
- Raichu (Electric)
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Ariados (Bug / Poison)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best counter for Greninja?
Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur. See the full ranked list above for more options.
What are Greninja's weaknesses?
Greninja is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy.
What type is Greninja?
Greninja is a Water / Dark-type Pokémon.