Greninja
Water/Dark-type, Generation 6. Evolves into Mega Greninja for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Feint Attack Hydro Cannon
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move. Hydro Cannon costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Greninja takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 551
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,516 CP
Greninja moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble STAB | Water | 10 | 12 | 1.0s | 10 | 12 |
| Feint Attack Best STAB | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Water Shuriken STAB | Water | 9 | 14 | 1.0s | 9 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Night Slash STAB | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Surf STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Hydro Cannon Best STAB Elite | Water | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | Water | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4.00 | 5.50 |
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Water Shuriken | Water | 6 | 14 | 2 | 3.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Hydro Cannon | Water | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Feint Attack (11 DPS); Water Shuriken builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Greninja is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Greninja
Use Greninja against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Greninja
- Evolve from
- Frogadier · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Greninja knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 66 | 2,294 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 66 | 2,484 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,479 | 1,554 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,840 | 1,934 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,479 | 1,554 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,118 | 1,175 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,479 | 1,554 |
Is Greninja good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Greninja has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (223), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Greninja deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 37 |
| Lv 2 | 117 |
| Lv 3 | 197 |
| Lv 4 | 277 |
| Lv 5 | 358 |
| Lv 6 | 438 |
| Lv 7 | 518 |
| Lv 8 | 598 |
| Lv 9 | 678 |
| Lv 10 | 758 |
| Lv 11 | 834 |
| Lv 12 | 910 |
| Lv 13 | 986 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,062 |
| Lv 15 | 1,137 |
| Lv 16 | 1,213 |
| Lv 17 | 1,289 |
| Lv 18 | 1,365 |
| Lv 19 | 1,441 |
| Lv 20 | 1,516 |
| Lv 21 | 1,592 |
| Lv 22 | 1,668 |
| Lv 23 | 1,744 |
| Lv 24 | 1,820 |
| Lv 25 | 1,896 |
| Lv 26 | 1,972 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,048 |
| Lv 28 | 2,123 |
| Lv 29 | 2,199 |
| Lv 30 | 2,275 |
| Lv 31 | 2,313 |
| Lv 32 | 2,351 |
| Lv 33 | 2,389 |
| Lv 34 | 2,427 |
| Lv 35 | 2,465 |
| Lv 36 | 2,503 |
| Lv 37 | 2,541 |
| Lv 38 | 2,579 |
| Lv 39 | 2,616 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,654 |
| Lv 41 | 2,688 |
| Lv 42 | 2,722 |
| Lv 43 | 2,756 |
| Lv 44 | 2,790 |
| Lv 45 | 2,825 |
| Lv 46 | 2,860 |
| Lv 47 | 2,895 |
| Lv 48 | 2,930 |
| Lv 49 | 2,965 |
| Lv 50 | 3,001 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0658
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 40.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0658_POKEMON_GRENINJA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Greninja in Pokemon GO?
Greninja's best moveset is Feint Attack (fast) with Hydro Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Greninja's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Greninja takes super effective damage from Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Greninja's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Greninja reaches 3,001 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,654 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Greninja?
A perfect 15/15/15 Greninja shows 1,516 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,896 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Greninja better than regular Greninja?
Shadow Greninja deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Greninja in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Frogadier (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Greninja be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Greninja depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.