Will Greninja be in Violet?
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Greninja, the fan-favorite final evolution of Froakie and the Water-type starter Pokémon of Generation VI, is indeed available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The limited-time event gives players a chance to catch the Kalos water starter, but it’s a tough battle, with Greninja being the latest seven-star raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- Is Ash-Greninja in Pokémon Violet?: No, Ash-Greninja was removed from the game, and Battle Bond was changed to just provide a one-time stat boost upon knocking out the opponent.
- Can you get a Greninja with Battle Bond in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?: The Greninja in Scarlet and Violet doesn’t have such an ability in the Tera Raid for a few reasons, including the fact that Battle Bond is framed as the result of a connection between Greninja and its trainer.
- What level is Greninja in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?: It 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.
Obtaining Greninja
- How to fight Greninja in Pokémon Violet?: Greninja will reset your Pokémon’s stat boosts around turn three, so use those first three turns to try to charge up your Tera Orb instead of stacking stat boosts.
- Why can’t I find Greninja in Violet?: However, this doesn’t mean you can’t get this Pokémon in the game; 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.
- 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.
Game Mechanics
- Is Greninja nerfed in Scarlet and Violet?: Protean was nerfed so that a Pokémon can only change its type once per switch-in, which affects Greninja, a Pokémon who gets access to this Ability.
- What type is Greninja in Violet?: Greninja is a Water/Dark-type, but for this raid, it will have a Tera-type of Poison.
- What is the ability of 7-star Greninja?: Just like the seven-star raid targets that came before it, Greninja has its Hidden Ability, Protean, which changes its type to the type of the move it’s about to use.
Events and Availability
- How long is the Greninja event in Scarlet and Violet?: The event will be available from 0:00 UTC, Friday, January 27 until 23:59 UTC, Sunday, January 29, with a repeat run two weeks later, from February 10 to February 12.
- When did Greninja come out in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?: Greninja was available in 7-Star Tera Raids on two occasions: January 27 to 29, 2023, and February 10 to 12, 2023.
- Will there be another Pokémon game after Scarlet Violet?: With the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC taking most of the franchise’s focus for 2023, the possibility of new Pokémon games remains distinctly unlikely until 2024, especially where mainline titles are concerned.
Related Pokémon and Games
- Will Froakie be in Scarlet and Violet?: Players can get Froakie and Frogadier in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet by breeding a Greninja with a Ditto.
- Which Pokémon are returning in Scarlet and Violet?: Alongside new Pokémon, Terapagos, the following old Pokémon are returning: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Sandshrew, and Sandslash.
- 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.