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Greninja-Mega

Greninja-Mega

WATERDARK
HP
72
Atk
125
Def
77
SpA
133
SpD
81
Spe
142
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Weaknesses

  • BUG2x
  • ELECTRIC2x
  • FAIRY2x
  • FIGHTING2x
  • GRASS2x

Best Nature

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Dark PulseDARKSpecial18.5%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus14.9%
  3. Ice BeamICESpecial10.0%
  4. BlizzardICESpecial9.0%

Best Ability / Item

ProteanGreninjiteGreninjite

Greninja-Mega technical VGC usage sections

Best Greninja-Mega Moves

  • #1

    Dark Pulse

    DARSpecial80 BP

    The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.

    18.53%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    14.88%
  • #3

    Ice Beam

    ICESpecial90 BP

    The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

    10.02%
  • #4

    Blizzard

    ICESpecial110 BP

    A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

    9.00%
  • #5

    Water Shuriken

    WATSpecial15 BP

    The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.

    6.88%
  • #6

    Hydro Pump

    WATSpecial110 BP

    The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

    6.51%
  • #7

    Weather Ball

    NORSpecial50 BP

    This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.

    3.89%
  • #8

    Sludge Wave

    POISpecial95 BP

    The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.

    3.54%
  • #9

    Grass Knot

    GRASpecial

    The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

    3.38%
  • #10

    Extrasensory

    PSYSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.

    3.33%
  • #11

    Other

    20.04%

Best Greninja-Mega Natures

  • #1

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    37.97%
  • #2

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    10.02%
  • #3

    Hasty 0/2/0/32/0/32

    9.17%
  • #4

    Timid 8/0/0/32/0/26

    4.76%
  • #5

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    3.12%
  • #6

    Timid 0/0/0/32/2/32

    2.25%
  • #7

    Modest 0/0/2/32/0/32

    1.33%
  • #8

    Naive 0/2/0/32/0/32

    1.19%
  • #9

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    1.15%
  • #10

    Hasty 2/0/0/32/0/32

    1.08%
  • #11

    Other

    27.96%

Best Greninja-Mega Abilities

  • #1

    Protean

    Changes the Pokémon's type to the type of the move it's about to use. This works only once each time the Pokémon enters battle.

    100.00%

Best Greninja-Mega Items

  • #1
    Greninjite

    Greninjite

    Allows Greninja to Mega Evolve into Mega Greninja.

    57.25%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    19.00%
  • #3
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    6.83%
  • #4
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    6.30%
  • #5
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    4.86%
  • #6
    Mystic Water

    Mystic Water

    Raises the power of Water-type moves.

    1.72%
  • #7
    King's Rock

    King's Rock

    Slightly increases the chances of inflicting the Flinch condition on the opponent. Allows Slowpoke and Poliwhirl to evolve when traded.

    0.81%
  • #8
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting-type move by 50%.

    0.52%
  • #9
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    0.47%
  • #10
    Wide Lens

    Wide Lens

    Boosts accuracy of holder by an 110%.

    0.43%
  • #11

    Other

    1.81%

Best Greninja-Mega Teammates

  • #1
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.35%
  • #2
    Ninetales-AlolaNinetales-Alola
    ICEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.32%
  • #3
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.97%
  • #4
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%
  • #5
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.06%
  • #6
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.58%
  • #7
    PelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.78%
  • #8
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.77%
  • #9
    SableyeSableye
    DARGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.14%
  • #10
    VanilluxeVanilluxe
    ICE
    TeamsBuilder
    2.71%
  • #11

    Other

    48.65%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Greninja-Mega?

The best moveset for Greninja-Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Dark Pulse, Protect, Ice Beam, Blizzard.

How to counter Greninja-Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Greninja-Mega can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (bug 2x, electric 2x, fairy 2x, fighting 2x, grass 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Greninja-Mega?

The best item for Greninja-Mega is typically Greninjite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.