What is Greninja's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Greninja's maximum CP is 3,037 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Greninja good in Pokémon GO?

Greninja has 223 Attack, 152 Defense, and 176 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Greninja be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Greninja is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,443 - 1,516 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,804 - 1,896 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

3,010 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,443 - 1,516 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,082 - 1,137 CP

Greninja

#658 · Kalos

WaterDark

☁️ Rainy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 223

Defense 152

Stamina 176

Total: 551

Pokémon Info

Max CP	3,037
Generation	Kalos (Gen 6)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	❌ No

About Greninja

Greninja is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon from Kalos (Generation 6) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,037 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Greninja has base stats of 223 Attack, 152 Defense, and 176 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 551.

Greninja can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.

In Rainy weather, Greninja receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Greninja is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Froakie

#656

→

🍬 25

Frogadier

#657

→

🍬 100

Greninja

#658

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Feint Attack	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Bubble	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Water Shuriken	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Night Slash STAB	Dark	50	-35	-	50	-35
Aerial Ace	Flying	55	-33	-	55	-40
Surf STAB	Water	65	-50	-	65	-40
Hydro Pump	-	-	-	-	-	-
Hydro Cannon ELITE STAB	Water	90	-50	-	80	-40

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Greninja takes increased damage from these types:

Electric 1.6×

Grass 1.6×

Fighting 1.6×

Bug 1.6×

Fairy 1.6×

Resistances

Greninja takes reduced damage from these types:

Psychic 0.391×

Fire 0.625×

Water 0.625×

Ice 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Ghost 0.625×

Dark 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Greninja

Top Pokémon to use when battling Greninja in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
4	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
5	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
6	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
7	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
8	Tapu Lele	Psychic Fairy	259	208	172	3,998
9	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
10	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101

🏆 Greninja PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	3	15	12	21	1,500
2	1	15	14	21	1,495
3	1	15	15	21	1,499
4	2	14	14	21	1,497
5	3	13	14	21	1,499
6	2	15	12	21	1,493
7	2	15	13	21	1,497
8	0	15	14	21	1,488
9	0	15	15	21	1,492
10	3	14	12	21	1,496

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	12	15	41	2,500
2	1	15	10	41	2,500
3	1	15	14	40	2,492
4	1	15	15	40	2,498
5	0	11	15	41	2,492
6	2	14	14	40	2,495
7	0	12	14	41	2,493
8	2	15	13	40	2,496
9	0	13	13	41	2,494
10	1	10	15	41	2,495

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Greninja IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	2,275	1,137	1,516	1,896	2,654	3,010
98% (15/15/14)	2,269	1,134	1,513	1,891	2,647	3,002
96% (15/14/15)	2,268	1,134	1,512	1,890	2,646	3,001
93% (14/14/14)	2,253	1,126	1,502	1,877	2,628	2,980
91% (15/13/13)	2,250	1,125	1,499	1,875	2,625	2,976
87% (13/13/13)	2,231	1,115	1,487	1,859	2,602	2,951
82% (12/12/12)	2,209	1,104	1,472	1,840	2,577	2,922
80% (10/15/15)	2,227	1,113	1,485	1,856	2,599	2,946
67% (10/10/10)	2,165	1,082	1,443	1,804	2,526	2,864
0% (0/0/0)	1,952	976	1,301	1,627	2,278	2,582

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Greninja with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	3,010 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,654 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,443 - 1,516 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,804 - 1,896 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,443 - 1,516 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,082 - 1,137 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Greninja with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	37	26	2,654
2	2,654	27	2,654
3	2,654	28	2,654
4	2,654	29	2,654
5	358	30	2,275
6	2,654	31	2,654
7	2,654	32	2,654
8	2,654	33	2,654
9	2,654	34	2,654
10	758	35	2,465
11	2,654	36	2,654
12	2,654	37	2,654
13	2,654	38	2,654
14	2,654	39	2,654
15	1,137	40	2,654
16	2,654	41	2,654
17	2,654	42	2,654
18	2,654	43	2,654
19	2,654	44	2,654
20	1,516	45	2,839
21	2,654	46	2,654
22	2,654	47	2,654
23	2,654	48	2,654
24	2,654	49	2,654
25	1,896	50	3,010

📖 Complete Greninja Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Greninja (#658) is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon from the Kalos region (Generation 6) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,037 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Greninja is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Greninja in 2026.

📊 Greninja Stats Analysis

Greninja's Attack stat is 223 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Greninja a strong damage dealer.

With 152 Defense (Good) and 176 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 551. This gives Greninja reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Greninja's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Greninja Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Greninja depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Feint Attack (Fast) with Night Slash (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Greninja has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Greninja has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Greninja PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Greninja can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Dark typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Fire, Water-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting types.

Master League

In Master League, Greninja faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Greninja Raid Guide & Counters

Greninja appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Electric, Grass, Fighting-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Greninja at Level 20 (1,443 - 1,516 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,804 - 1,896 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,516 CP.

🎯 How to Get Greninja in Pokémon GO

Greninja can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Greninja Evolution Guide

Greninja is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

Froakie (#656)
Frogadier (#657) — 25 Candy
Greninja (#658) ← current — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Greninja in Pokémon GO

Shiny Greninja is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Greninja gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,804 - 1,896 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Greninja

Q: What is Greninja's max CP?
A: 3,010 CP at Level 50, or 2,654 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Greninja good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Greninja be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Greninja is available.

Q: What is Greninja weak to?
A: Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Feint Attack + Night Slash for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Water Water-Type Dark Dark-Type 🗺️ Kalos 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.