#192 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Greninja Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Greninja is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Greninja @ Focus Sash Ability: Protean Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Timid Nature - Ice Beam - Protect - Dark Pulse - Water Shuriken
Greninja moves
Share of Greninja sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Ice BeamIce61.5%
- ProtectNormal57%
- Dark PulseDark53.5%
- Water ShurikenWater41.6%
- Hydro PumpWater40.8%
- Weather BallNormal16.8%
- ExtrasensoryPsychic15.1%
- Icy WindIce12.9%
- Upper HandFighting11.6%
- BlizzardIce8.8%
Items
- Focus Sash49.4%
- Life Orb28.2%
- Choice Scarf10.5%
- Expert Belt7.5%
- Never-Melt Ice1.2%
Abilities
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 149 | 103 | 87 | 155 | 91 | 191 | 59.8% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 149 | 103 | 87 | 170 | 91 | 174 | 7.4% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 149 | 147 | 87 | 110 | 91 | 191 | 4.4% |
Natures in these spreads: Timid 59.8% · Modest 7.4% · Jolly 4.4%.
Greninja teammates
Share of Greninja teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Greninja set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Greninja set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Ice Beam, Protect, Dark Pulse and Water Shuriken with Focus Sash (49.4% of sets) and Protean, a Timid nature and 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe.
What are Greninja's best teammates in VGC?
Greninja's most common partners are Archaludon (31.4%), Pelipper (26%), Mega Salamence (17.9%), Sneasler (17.4%) and Indeedee-F (17.1%) — the share of Greninja teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Greninja use?
Timid (+Spe −Atk) is the most common nature among Greninja's top spreads (59.8%), followed by Modest (7.4%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Greninja in Pokémon Champions?
Greninja has base 122 Speed: 191 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 174 neutral, and 127 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Greninja in Pokémon Champions?
Greninja is #192 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.