Greninja is a Water/Dark-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kalos region (#658, Generation 6). With a max CP of 3,001 and base stats of 223/152/176 (Atk/Def/Sta), Greninja has a total stat product of 551. Greninja's best moveset is Water Shuriken and Hydro Cannon, making it a competitive Water-type attacker for raids.
Greninja is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water-type attacks. Greninja is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Water Shuriken
Hydro Cannon
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Greninja's best offensive moveset is Water Shuriken combined with Hydro Cannon, achieving 14.0 DPS and 259 TDO as a Water-type attacker (ranked #28, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Feint Attack (11 DPS), while Water Shuriken generates energy the fastest (14 EPS). Note that Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Greninja as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsGreninja is not currently available as a raid boss. When Greninja returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Greninja from raids would have 1516 CP at level 20, or 1896 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Greninja
Greninja is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Greninja as Raid Counter
Greninja is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Greninja
Greninja evolves from Frogadier using 100 Candy.
A Shadow version of Greninja is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Greninja knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Greninja as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Greninja Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Greninja in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Greninja from raids or eggs will show 1,516 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Greninja is a Water/Dark-type Pokemon with a stat total of 551. With its high Attack stat (223), Greninja is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type moves when using Greninja. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Greninja's performance.
Greninja's moves get a damage boost in Fog and Rainy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Greninja much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Greninja?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Greninja ranks #28 as a Water-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 3,001 and base stats of 223/152/176, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Greninja is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Water-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Greninja deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.