Greninja-* - Legends Z-A OU Analysis

Battle Statistics

18.14%

Usage Rate

48.81%

Win Rate

17.42%

Lead Rate

1221

Avg Rating

10763

Total Games

5253

Wins

5510

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 D tier ranking in the Legends Z-A OU metagame with a 18.1% usage rate and 48.8% win rate. This data represents 29,670 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/14/2026 to 02/28/2026.

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 Dark Pulse used in 25.9% of battles. Dark Pulse demonstrates the highest win rate at 51.9% This move is widely adopted, though its win rate suggests room for optimization in usage scenarios.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Excadrill, and Gholdengo in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Salamence, achieving a 59.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Emboar, Malamar, and Gardevoir, while caution is advised against Keldeo-Resolute, Magearna-Original, and Overqwil. Particularly effective against Emboar with a 63.6% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Greninja-* maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Greninja-*

3564 games

51.5% Win

12.0% appear

2261 games

50.4% Win

7.6% appear

2252 games

53.5% Win

7.6% appear

1932 games

47.3% Win

6.5% appear

1894 games

52.0% Win

6.4% appear

1867 games

53.2% Win

6.3% appear

1810 games

49.7% Win

6.1% appear

1803 games

50.6% Win

6.1% appear

1636 games

53.1% Win

5.5% appear

1582 games

48.6% Win

5.3% appear

1524 games

52.4% Win

5.1% appear

1417 games

49.9% Win

4.8% appear

1268 games

51.9% Win

4.3% appear

1261 games

51.7% Win

4.2% appear

1117 games

50.8% Win

3.8% appear

931 games

42.3% Win

3.1% appear

911 games

50.3% Win

3.1% appear

860 games

50.4% Win

2.9% appear

809 games

49.7% Win

2.7% appear

780 games

51.3% Win

2.6% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Greninja-*

3492 games

45.9% Win

11.77% appear

2478 games

47.2% Win

8.35% appear

2454 games

45.4% Win

8.27% appear

2004 games

43.7% Win

6.75% appear

1988 games

50.0% Win

6.70% appear

1980 games

47.7% Win

6.67% appear

1905 games

46.7% Win

6.42% appear

1872 games

48.0% Win

6.31% appear

1611 games

48.5% Win

5.43% appear

1600 games

47.6% Win

5.39% appear

1494 games

48.8% Win

5.04% appear

1461 games

47.5% Win

4.92% appear

1262 games

48.5% Win

4.25% appear

1219 games

47.6% Win

4.11% appear

1214 games

43.9% Win

4.09% appear

1200 games

45.9% Win

4.04% appear

1190 games

41.2% Win

4.01% appear

1115 games

49.8% Win

3.76% appear

1070 games

45.5% Win

3.61% appear

1063 games

47.4% Win

3.58% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Greninja-*

204 games

59.8% Win

0.69% appear

138 games

59.4% Win

0.47% appear

282 games

58.2% Win

0.95% appear

405 games

55.1% Win

1.37% appear

507 games

53.9% Win

1.71% appear

246 games

53.7% Win

0.83% appear

2252 games

53.5% Win

7.59% appear

167 games

53.3% Win

0.56% appear

1867 games

53.2% Win

6.29% appear

1636 games

53.1% Win

5.51% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Greninja-*

290 games

37.9% Win

0.98% appear

145 games

38.6% Win

0.49% appear

248 games

38.7% Win

0.84% appear

108 games

38.9% Win

0.36% appear

185 games

38.9% Win

0.62% appear

208 games

39.4% Win

0.70% appear

121 games

39.7% Win

0.41% appear

355 games

40.9% Win

1.20% appear

230 games

41.3% Win

0.78% appear

532 games

41.7% Win

1.79% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Greninja-* performs well against

165 games

63.6% Win

0.56% appear

112 games

63.4% Win

0.38% appear

199 games

58.8% Win

0.67% appear

235 games

58.3% Win

0.79% appear

133 games

57.9% Win

0.45% appear

234 games

57.3% Win

0.79% appear

138 games

57.2% Win

0.47% appear

196 games

57.1% Win

0.66% appear

133 games

57.1% Win

0.45% appear

181 games

56.9% Win

0.61% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Greninja-*

1190 games

41.2% Win

4.01% appear

189 games

42.9% Win

0.64% appear

195 games

43.1% Win

0.66% appear

191 games

43.5% Win

0.64% appear

275 games

43.6% Win

0.93% appear

2004 games

43.7% Win

6.75% appear

1214 games

43.9% Win

4.09% appear

166 games

44.0% Win

0.56% appear

277 games

44.0% Win

0.93% appear

717 games

44.6% Win

2.42% appear