Is Greninja in Scarlet or Violet?

Greninja is indeed available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, specifically as a seven-star raid boss in the game’s Tera Raids. The Greninja raid was available on two occasions: January 27 to 29, 2023, and February 10 to 12, 2023, allowing players to catch this powerful Water/Dark-type Pokémon.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. When did Greninja come out in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Greninja was introduced as a seven-star raid boss in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on January 27, 2023, and was available until January 29, 2023, with a repeat event from February 10 to 12, 2023.
2. What Pokémon game is Greninja in? Greninja debuted in Pokémon X and Y, which was released internationally on October 12, 2013, for the Nintendo 3DS.
3. What level is Greninja in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? The Greninja available in the Tera Raids is level 100 and comes with the moves Gunk Shot, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, and Night Slash, as well as the Protean Ability, maximum IVs, and minimum EVs.

Battle Strategy

4. Is Greninja a physical or special attacker in Scarlet and Violet? Although Greninja’s highest offensive base stat is Special Attack, it is recommended to prioritize physical Attack in the Tera Raid build, with Attack and HP maxed out in EV Training.
5. What is the best Pokémon to beat Greninja in Scarlet and Violet? Gastrodon is one of the premier Greninja raid counters, thanks to its advantageous typing and ability, with Storm Drain preventing Hydro Pump damage and boosting special attack.

Obtaining Greninja

6. Can you get Greninja in Scarlet and Violet? To obtain Greninja in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, players can participate in the limited-time Tera Raid event or receive one through trading.
7. Can you get Ash-Greninja in Scarlet and Violet? Ash-Greninja is not available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but players who obtained it in Pokémon Sun and Moon can transfer it to the game.
8. Will Froakie be in Scarlet and Violet? Froakie can be obtained in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet by breeding a Greninja with a Ditto, resulting in a level 1 Froakie.

Events and Availability

9. How long is the Greninja event in Scarlet and Violet? The Greninja event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was available from 0:00 UTC, Friday, January 27 until 23:59 UTC, Sunday, January 29, with a repeat event from February 10 to 12.
10. Is Greninja in Pokémon Scarlet yet? Greninja is available in Pokémon Scarlet as a seven-star raid boss in the game’s Tera Raids.
11. Is Greninja coming back again? Greninja has returned to the Pokémon anime in Pokémon Journeys, and it is possible that it may return to the games in future events or updates.

Other Pokémon

12. What old Pokémon evolve in Scarlet and Violet? Primeape is the oldest Pokémon to receive a new evolution in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with the Gen 1 Fighting-type now able to evolve into Annihilape.
13. What Pokémon are confirmed for Scarlet and Violet? Several Pokémon from previous generations, including Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar, are confirmed to be in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
14. Can Froakie be shiny? Froakie can be shiny in Pokémon Go, but it is one of the rarest spawns in the game.

Ash-Greninja

15. Can Ash-Greninja be shiny? Ash-Greninja is not shiny locked, but it is randomized to never be shiny upon transfer, and players can still download the Pokémon Sun and Moon demo to obtain Ash-Greninja until the Nintendo eShop closes on March 27, 2023.