Greninja

Greninja

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 09/10/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.15%
Usage Rate
44.01%
Win Rate
40.61%
Lead Rate
67.06%
Selection Rate
1225
Avg Rating
2763
Total Games
1216
Wins
1547
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Greninja Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Greninja currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.2% usage rate and 44.0% win rate. This data represents 119,941 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/27/2026 to 09/09/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Protect used in 20.6% of battles. Sludge Wave demonstrates the highest win rate at 51.9% While Protect is the most popular choice, Sludge Wave shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Sneasler, Incineroar, and Ninetales-Alola in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Raichu, achieving a 53.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ninetales-Alola, Gengar, and Maushold, while caution is advised against Swampert, Scovillain, and Floette-Eternal.

Strategic Recommendations

Greninja currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Greninja
652 games
46.6% Win
0.5% appear
530 games
42.6% Win
0.4% appear
497 games
43.5% Win
0.4% appear
459 games
44.9% Win
0.4% appear
456 games
42.1% Win
0.4% appear
455 games
44.2% Win
0.4% appear
451 games
47.0% Win
0.4% appear
421 games
48.0% Win
0.3% appear
392 games
47.5% Win
0.3% appear
311 games
41.5% Win
0.3% appear
309 games
43.7% Win
0.3% appear
304 games
48.4% Win
0.2% appear
296 games
44.9% Win
0.2% appear
283 games
46.3% Win
0.2% appear
278 games
44.2% Win
0.2% appear
267 games
46.4% Win
0.2% appear
229 games
38.9% Win
0.2% appear
205 games
43.9% Win
0.2% appear
203 games
45.8% Win
0.2% appear
200 games
43.5% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Greninja
817 games
45.3% Win
0.68% appear
793 games
41.9% Win
0.66% appear
765 games
43.4% Win
0.64% appear
689 games
45.6% Win
0.57% appear
660 games
40.8% Win
0.55% appear
639 games
43.5% Win
0.53% appear
634 games
40.2% Win
0.53% appear
511 games
41.1% Win
0.43% appear
442 games
41.4% Win
0.37% appear
394 games
43.9% Win
0.33% appear
336 games
40.2% Win
0.28% appear
325 games
41.2% Win
0.27% appear
319 games
46.7% Win
0.27% appear
318 games
39.3% Win
0.27% appear
306 games
44.4% Win
0.26% appear
295 games
42.7% Win
0.25% appear
268 games
43.7% Win
0.22% appear
225 games
41.8% Win
0.19% appear
213 games
40.4% Win
0.18% appear
209 games
48.3% Win
0.17% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Greninja
184 games
53.8% Win
0.15% appear
165 games
50.3% Win
0.14% appear
119 games
49.6% Win
0.10% appear
185 games
48.6% Win
0.15% appear
304 games
48.4% Win
0.25% appear
421 games
48.0% Win
0.35% appear
392 games
47.5% Win
0.33% appear
186 games
47.3% Win
0.16% appear
451 games
47.0% Win
0.38% appear
652 games
46.6% Win
0.54% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Greninja
123 games
34.1% Win
0.10% appear
165 games
38.8% Win
0.14% appear
229 games
38.9% Win
0.19% appear
163 games
41.1% Win
0.14% appear
311 games
41.5% Win
0.26% appear
188 games
42.0% Win
0.16% appear
456 games
42.1% Win
0.38% appear
530 games
42.6% Win
0.44% appear
497 games
43.5% Win
0.41% appear
200 games
43.5% Win
0.17% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Greninja performs well against
134 games
52.2% Win
0.11% appear
135 games
51.1% Win
0.11% appear
151 games
50.3% Win
0.13% appear
209 games
48.3% Win
0.17% appear
143 games
47.5% Win
0.12% appear
165 games
47.3% Win
0.14% appear
319 games
46.7% Win
0.27% appear
205 games
46.3% Win
0.17% appear
182 games
45.6% Win
0.15% appear
689 games
45.6% Win
0.57% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Greninja
190 games
37.4% Win
0.16% appear
138 games
39.1% Win
0.12% appear
318 games
39.3% Win
0.27% appear
634 games
40.2% Win
0.53% appear
336 games
40.2% Win
0.28% appear
201 games
40.3% Win
0.17% appear
213 games
40.4% Win
0.18% appear
660 games
40.8% Win
0.55% appear
511 games
41.1% Win
0.43% appear
119 games
41.2% Win
0.10% appear