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Greninja in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is at level 100, with a poison tera type that overrides its water and dark affinities, and it comes with the moves Gunk Shot, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, and Night Slash, as well as the Protean Ability, maximum IVs, and minimum EVs. To obtain Greninja in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you currently have two options: participate in the limited-time Tera Raid event or receive one through trading.
FAQs about Greninja in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
General Information
- What is Greninja’s base typing? Greninja’s base typing is water/dark, but it will have a poison tera type in the Tera Raid event.
- How do I get Greninja in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? You can obtain Greninja by participating in the limited-time Tera Raid event or by receiving one through trading.
- What moves does Greninja have in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Greninja comes with the moves Gunk Shot, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, and Night Slash.
Evolution and Leveling
- At what level does Froakie evolve in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Froakie evolves into Frogadier at level 16, and then Frogadier evolves into Greninja at level 36.
- What level does Greninja evolve from Frogadier? Greninja evolves from Frogadier at level 36.
- Can I evolve my Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Yes, most Pokémon will evolve through leveling up, but some need special stones or items to evolve, while others need to be traded.
Abilities and Types
- What is Greninja’s hidden ability in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Greninja has the Protean Ability, which allows it to change its type to match the type of the move it uses.
- Is Ash-Greninja available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? No, Ash-Greninja was removed from the game, and Battle Bond was changed to provide a one-time stat boost upon knocking out the opponent.
- Was Greninja nerfed in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Yes, Protean was nerfed so that a Pokémon can only change its type once per switch-in, affecting Greninja’s ability to get STAB with each of its attacks.
Events and Raids
- How long is the Greninja raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? The Greninja Tera Raid is a limited-time challenge that happens in two distinct instances: between January 27 and January 30 and from February 10 through February 13.
- How long is the Greninja event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? The Greninja event will be available from 0:00 UTC, Friday, January 27 until 23:59 UTC, Sunday, January 29, and will have a repeat run two weeks later, from February 10 to February 12.
Trading and Transferring
- Can I transfer Ash-Greninja to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Technically yes, but Battle Bond doesn’t work the same way anymore, and Ash-Greninja is unfortunately gone and won’t be coming back due to its unbalanced nature.
- Can Ash-Greninja be shiny? Apparently, it’s not shiny locked, but upon transfer, some other variable is randomized to force it to never be shiny anyway.
Comparisons and Other Information
- How does Cinderace compare to Greninja? Both Cinderace and Greninja have access to more powerful forms, with Greninja being able to become Ash-Greninja and Cinderace having access to Dynamaxing and its Gigantamax Form.
- Will Greninja return to Ash? Yes, Ash left behind Greninja in Kalos to help fight the possessed roots that were still hanging around the region.