Phase 2158 for Mewtwo... send help

Complete Guide: How to Build the Best Greninja Team

Building a competitive team around Greninja? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know!

Greninja

Why Choose Greninja?

Greninja is a fantastic choice for competitive battling due to its versatile movepool and solid stats. Let's explore how to maximize its potential.

Step 1: Choose Your Role

Greninja can fulfill several roles:

  • Sweeper: Focus on Speed and Attack/Special Attack

  • Tank: Invest in HP and defenses

  • Support: Utility moves to help your team


Step 2: EV Spread Optimization

For a sweeper build:

  • 252 Speed / 252 Attack or Sp. Attack / 4 HP


For a bulky build:
  • 252 HP / 252 Defense or Sp. Defense / 4 Attack


Step 3: Building Team Synergy

Gengar

Great teammates for Greninja:

  • Gengar - Covers key weaknesses

  • Pikachu - Provides additional offensive pressure

  • Hazard setters - Help secure KOs


Pikachu

Step 4: Moveset Recommendations

Offensive Set:

  • STAB Move 1

  • STAB Move 2

  • Coverage Move

  • Setup/Utility Move


Step 5: Handling Counters

Know your checks and counters. Always have backup plans for common threats in the metagame.

Conclusion

With proper team building and practice, Greninja can be a devastating force in competitive battles!

What's your favorite Greninja set? Drop your builds in the comments below!

replies(16)

Ji

## Complete Guide: How to Build the Best Greninja Team


Building a competitive team around Greninja? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know!


![Greninja](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/other/official-artwork/658.png)


### Why Choose Greninja?


Greninja is a fantastic choice for competitive battling due to its versatile movepool and solid stats. Let's explore how to maximize its potential.


### Step 1: Choose Your Role


Greninja can fulfill several roles:

- **Sweeper**: Focus on Speed and Attack/Special Attack

- **Tank**: Invest in HP and defenses

- **Support**: Utility moves to help your team


### Step 2: EV Spread Optimization


For a sweeper build:

- 252 Speed / 252 Attack or Sp. Attack / 4 HP


For a bulky build:

- 252 HP / 252 Defense or Sp. Defense / 4 Attack


### Step 3: Building Team Synergy


![Gengar](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/other/official-artwork/94.png)


Great teammates for Greninja:

1. **Gengar** - Covers key weaknesses

2. **Pikachu** - Provides additional offensive pressure

3. **Hazard setters** - Help secure KOs


![Pikachu](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/other/official-artwork/25.png)


### Step 4: Moveset Recommendations


**Offensive Set:**

- STAB Move 1

- STAB Move 2

- Coverage Move

- Setup/Utility Move


### Step 5: Handling Counters


Know your checks and counters. Always have backup plans for common threats in the metagame.


### Conclusion


With proper team building and practice, Greninja can be a devastating force in competitive battles!


What's your favorite Greninja set? Drop your builds in the comments below!

Jan 27, 2026, 03:04 PM
Riley Park

This reminds me of when I first started playing. Good times!

Jan 28, 2026, 02:18 AM
Ethan

Has anyone tried this with a different approach? Curious to hear alternatives.

Jan 29, 2026, 10:54 PM
Aiko Li

Adding to this: make sure you have plenty of Poke Balls ready!

Jan 29, 2026, 11:00 PM
Jing

I've been looking for something like this. Much appreciated!

Jan 30, 2026, 02:16 AM
Olivia

Couldn't agree more. You've hit the nail on the head here.

Jan 30, 2026, 02:20 AM
Trang Kang

Keep up the great work! Love seeing content like this on the forum.

Jan 30, 2026, 02:28 PM
Min

Don't give up, fellow trainer! The grind is worth it.

Jan 30, 2026, 02:32 PM
Jordan Ito

This reminds me of when I first started playing. Good times!

Jan 30, 2026, 07:34 PM
Jordan Ito

Interesting perspective! I never thought about it that way before.

Jan 30, 2026, 07:35 PM
Noah Ito

Finally, someone who gets it!

Jan 30, 2026, 08:52 PM
Riley

Has anyone tried this with a different approach? Curious to hear alternatives.

Jan 30, 2026, 08:52 PM
Jin Suzuki

What would you recommend for beginners starting out with this?

Jan 31, 2026, 02:19 AM
Mia Zhang

Quick question - does this method work in the newer games too?

Feb 1, 2026, 02:20 AM
Riley Martinez

Great discussion topic! There's so much to unpack here.

Feb 1, 2026, 09:03 PM
James Johnson

You've inspired me to give this a try. Wish me luck!

Feb 2, 2026, 10:36 PM

Log in to join the discussion

Log In