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Greninja Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Greninja is a Water/Dark Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Greninja, its location, stats, and more.

PokedexGreninja
Pokedex		 Mega Mega Greninja
Legends: Z-A Pokedex
Pokemon Legends: Z-A FrogadierFrogadier
Dex #210 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Greninja Greninja
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How to Get Greninja in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Evolution-Exclusive Pokemon

There are no known locations to find a wild Greninja, and is a Pokemon that can only be acquired by evolving its previous form once you have met its evolution conditions.

Evolves From Froakie Line

Froakie Evolution Line
FroakieFroakie →
Lv. 16 		FrogadierFrogadier →
Lv. 36 		GreninjaGreninja

Evolution Chart:
How to Evolve Every Pokemon

Greninja Game Data

Greninja Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #211
Greninja ImageGreninja
Pokemon Water Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.5 m
Weight 40 kg
Species Ninja Pokémon
EV Yield Spd +3
L-A Dex #211
Greninja ImageShiny Greninja
Pokemon Water Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.5 m
Weight 40 kg
Species Ninja Pokémon
EV Yield Spd +3
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Greninja Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Greninja Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
72
 #116
Atk
95
 #97
Def
67
 #178
SpAtk
103
 #74
SpDef
71
 #163
Speed
122
 #15
Total
530
 #81
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 179 179 147 147 132
Atk 161 147 115 103 90
Def 130 119 87 78 64
SpAtk 170 155 123 110 97
SpDef 135 123 91 81 68
Spd 191 174 142 127 114
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Alternate Forms

GreninjaGreninja Mega GreninjaMega Greninja

Greninja Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Jolly

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Jolly ↑ Speed, ↓ SpAtk

Since Greninja is a Fast Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Jolly to boost its Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Special Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely ↑ Attack, ↓ Defense
Naughty ↑ Attack, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Greninja either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Greninja any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Greninja has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Greninja Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Night Slash Pokemon Dark Type Icon 7
Water Shuriken Pokemon Water Type Icon 3
Hydro Pump Pokemon Water Type Icon 12
Ice Punch Pokemon Ice Type Icon 7

We recommend the moves Night Slash, Hydro Pump, Water Shuriken, and Ice Punch when using Greninja during the main story.

Greninja Learnset

narrow down the range of conditions

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Growl Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user growls endearingly to make targets less wary, which lowers their Attack stats for a short time.
Evo Water Shuriken Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 15 / 3
The user attacks with five throwing stars formed from mucus, launched one after the other.
5 Water Gun Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks by blasting targets with a forceful shot of water.
8 Quick Attack Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed.
10 Lick Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 30 / 6
The user attacks by licking targets with a long tongue. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
14 Bubble Beam Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by shooting out a blast of bubbles. This may also make targets move more slowly.
18 Smokescreen Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user cloaks the area in a cloud of smoke or ink. Those within the cloud will be undetectable to wild Pokémon.
23 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
28 Shadow Sneak Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by stretching out a shadow to strike targets from behind.
35 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
38 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
43 Bounce Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 12
The user attacks by bouncing up and disappearing into the sky for a short time, then dropping down onto targets. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
51 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
57 Hydro Pump Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
001 Headbutt Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
003 Psyshock Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage.
009 Flip Turn Water Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 12
The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
013 Ice Beam Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by shooting out a beam of icy-cold energy. This may also leave targets frozen.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
024 Ice Punch Ice Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an icy punch. This may also leave targets frozen.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
032 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
034 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
041 Water Pulse Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by shooting a pulsing blast of water. This may also leave targets confused.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
049 Icy Wind Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 7
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
073 Surf Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by swamping a wide area with a giant wave.
076 Liquidation Water Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets using a full- force blast of water. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
082 U-turn Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 12
The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.
083 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
088 Spikes Ground Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user lays a trap of sharp spikes in front of itself. The spikes will damage susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
089 Toxic Spikes Poison Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user lays a trap of poison spikes in front of itself. The spikes will poison susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
096 Hydro Pump Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
098 Waterfall Water Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by charging at targets with incredible momentum. This may also make targets flinch.
100 Gunk Shot Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks by shooting out filthy garbage. This may also leave targets poisoned.
105 Blizzard Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a howling blizzard. This may also leave targets frozen.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Related Guides

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Previous and Next Pokemon

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A FrogadierFrogadier
Dex #210 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Greninja Greninja
Dex #211 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A FalinksFalinks
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