Is Greninja viable in Gen 7 OU?

Greninja is ranked #3 in Gen 7 OU with 27.95% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Greninja in Gen 7 OU?

The best counter for Greninja in Gen 7 OU is Chansey with a 77.8% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Greninja include Chansey, Azumarill, Keldeo, Venusaur-Mega, Lopunny-Mega.

What is the best counter for Greninja in Gen 7 OU?

Chansey is the best counter for Greninja in Gen 7 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 77.8% of their encounters.

Greninja counters

Gen 7 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0658 Greninja

WaterDark

USAGE 28.0% #3

ABILITYBattle Bond

BASE STATS

HP 72

ATK 95

DEF 67

SPA 103

SPD 71

SPE 122

BST530

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricGrassFightingBugFairy

½×

FireWaterIceGhostDarkSteel

0×

Psychic

Moves

Dark Pulse 74.6% Water Shuriken 74.4% Spikes 70.9% Hydro Pump 53.1% Ice Beam 35.2% Surf 29.0% Gunk Shot 15.6% U-turn 9.1%

Items

Choice Specs 38.9% Waterium Z 28.4% Groundium Z 8.1% Choice Scarf 5.6% Metronome 4.8% Expert Belt 4.2% Focus Sash 3.0% Life Orb 2.7%

Abilities

Battle Bond74.7%Protean25.3%Torrent0.0%

Common Teammates

Landorus-Therian63.2%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Chansey

Normal DEFENSIVE COUNTER

226.795

77.8% dies 4.77%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Greninja Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Chansey: 253-298 (35.9 - 42.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Chansey counters → Teams with Chansey →

Azumarill

WaterFairy DEFENSIVE COUNTER

23.495

75.5% dies 8.87%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Greninja Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Azumarill: 180-212 (44.5 - 52.4%) -- 18.4% chance to 2HKO

View Azumarill counters → Teams with Azumarill →

Keldeo

WaterFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK

90.833

74.5% dies 7.78%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Keldeo Secret Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 422-498 (121.2 - 143.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Keldeo counters → Teams with Keldeo →

Venusaur-Mega

GrassPoison DEFENSIVE COUNTER

51.957

73.7% dies 8.62%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Greninja Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Venusaur-Mega: 117-138 (32.1 - 37.9%) -- 93.3% chance to 3HKO

View Venusaur-Mega counters → Teams with Venusaur-Mega →

Lopunny-Mega

NormalFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK

101.048

67.7% dies 7.98%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Lopunny-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 672-792 (193.1 - 227.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Lopunny-Mega counters → Teams with Lopunny-Mega →

Alakazam-Mega

Psychic OFFENSIVE CHECK

132.013

64.3% dies 7.20%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Alakazam-Mega Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Greninja: 320-378 (91.9 - 108.6%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

View Alakazam-Mega counters → Teams with Alakazam-Mega →

Ferrothorn

GrassSteel DEFENSIVE COUNTER

303.336

61.4% dies 4.80%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Greninja Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ferrothorn: 118-141 (33.5 - 40%) -- 28.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Ferrothorn counters → Teams with Ferrothorn →

Kommo-o

DragonFighting DEFENSIVE COUNTER

80.657

60.3% dies 9.40%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Greninja Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kommo-o: 192-226 (54.2 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Kommo-o counters → Teams with Kommo-o →

Celesteela

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

136.276

59.5% dies 7.12%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Greninja Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Celesteela: 180-213 (45.2 - 53.5%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Celesteela counters → Teams with Celesteela →

Tapu Bulu

GrassFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK

116.804

59.4% dies 7.72%

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ Atk Choice Band Tapu Bulu Wood Hammer vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja in Grassy Terrain: 1340-1580 (385 - 454%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Tapu Bulu counters → Teams with Tapu Bulu →

Dragonite

DragonFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK

57.394

58.8% dies 9.16%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 306-360 (87.9 - 103.4%) -- 25% chance to OHKO

View Dragonite counters → Teams with Dragonite →

Kyurem-Black

DragonIce OFFENSIVE CHECK

187.65

58.7% dies 6.17%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kyurem-Black Fusion Bolt vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 408-480 (117.2 - 137.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Kyurem-Black counters → Teams with Kyurem-Black →

Tapu Fini

WaterFairy DEFENSIVE COUNTER

304.002

58.6% dies 4.83%

DAMAGE CALCMisty Terrain

0- Atk Greninja Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tapu Fini: 132-156 (38.3 - 45.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Tapu Fini counters → Teams with Tapu Fini →

Seismitoad

WaterGround SOFT CHECK

23.019

54.9% dies 10.37%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Seismitoad Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 129-153 (37 - 43.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Seismitoad counters → Teams with Seismitoad →

Manaphy

Water SOFT CHECK

36.534

53.6% dies 8.25%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Manaphy Energy Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Greninja: 160-190 (45.9 - 54.5%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO

View Manaphy counters → Teams with Manaphy →

Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK

434.997

52.3% dies 4.08%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Toxapex Scald vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Greninja: 37-44 (10.6 - 12.6%) -- possible 8HKO

View Toxapex counters → Teams with Toxapex →

Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK

112.915

48.1% dies 8.02%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Greninja: 246-290 (70.6 - 83.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Clefable counters → Teams with Clefable →

Swampert-Mega

WaterGround SOFT CHECK

82.145

47.0% dies 7.62%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Swampert-Mega Superpower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 442-522 (127 - 150%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Swampert-Mega counters → Teams with Swampert-Mega →

Serperior

Grass SOFT CHECK

124.357

46.6% dies 7.59%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Greninja: 288-342 (82.7 - 98.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Serperior counters → Teams with Serperior →

Magearna

SteelFairy SOFT CHECK

565.622

45.8% dies 3.60%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Greninja: 416-492 (119.5 - 141.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Magearna counters → Teams with Magearna →

Greninja

WaterDark SOFT CHECK

410.103

44.6% dies 4.23%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Greninja U-turn vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 122-144 (35 - 41.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Greninja counters → Teams with Greninja →

Hawlucha

FightingFlying SOFT CHECK

87.835

44.6% dies 9.01%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Hawlucha High Jump Kick vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 510-602 (146.5 - 172.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Hawlucha counters → Teams with Hawlucha →

Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK

233.206

43.5% dies 5.60%

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Choice Specs Tapu Lele Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Greninja: 456-536 (131 - 154%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Tapu Lele counters → Teams with Tapu Lele →

Charizard-Mega-Y

FireFlying SOFT CHECK

105.947

39.4% dies 8.15%

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Solar Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Greninja: 298-352 (85.6 - 101.1%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

View Charizard-Mega-Y counters → Teams with Charizard-Mega-Y →

Medicham-Mega

FightingPsychic SOFT CHECK

243.975

39.3% dies 5.39%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Pure Power Medicham-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 1076-1268 (309.1 - 364.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Medicham-Mega counters → Teams with Medicham-Mega →

Tapu Koko

ElectricFairy SOFT CHECK

268.087

39.2% dies 5.15%

DAMAGE CALCElectric Terrain

252+ SpA Life Orb Tapu Koko Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Greninja in Electric Terrain: 452-533 (129.8 - 153.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Tapu Koko counters → Teams with Tapu Koko →

Weavile

DarkIce SOFT CHECK

21.511

35.4% dies 10.31%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Weavile Dig vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 188-222 (54 - 63.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Weavile counters → Teams with Weavile →

Kartana

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK

294.202

34.6% dies 4.76%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kartana Leaf Blade vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 576-680 (165.5 - 195.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Kartana counters → Teams with Kartana →

Scizor-Mega

BugSteel SOFT CHECK

91.12

34.0% dies 8.40%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor-Mega Superpower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 442-522 (127 - 150%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Scizor-Mega counters → Teams with Scizor-Mega →

Bisharp

DarkSteel SOFT CHECK

21.255

33.5% dies 10.24%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Bisharp Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 117-138 (33.6 - 39.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Bisharp counters → Teams with Bisharp →

Ranked #3 with 27.95% usage. Sorted by reliability score.