Partner ideas
for Greninja
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Greninja: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (4)

Whimsicott
GrassFairyOn 29% of Greninja's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists ElectricResists FightingResists Greninja's SurfHits Fighting super-effectively with Moonblast
Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 22% of Greninja's ranked teams

Torkoal
FireOn 11% of Greninja's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists BugResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with EruptionHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Bug super-effectively with Eruption
Sneasler
FightingPoisonOn 11% of Greninja's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists FightingResists BugHits Grass super-effectively with Dire ClawHits Fairy super-effectively with Dire ClawAdds team-wide guard support
Spicy Tech (1)

Gourgeistjumbo variety
GhostGrassFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
also: Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large Variety)
Defensive glue (19)

Venusaur
GrassPoisonCovers its Grass, Electric, Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Resists Greninja's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge BombHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombAdds long-game durability
Goodra
DragonCovers its Grass and Electric weaknesses
Resists Greninja's SurfGreninja resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Bug super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombAdds long-game durability
Skeledirge
FireGhostCovers its Grass, Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Fighting super-effectively with Alluring VoiceHits Bug super-effectively with Heat WaveAdds long-game durability
Vileplume
GrassPoisonCovers its Grass, Electric, Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Resists Greninja's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge BombHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombAdds long-game durability
Roserade
GrassPoisonCovers its Grass, Electric, Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Resists Greninja's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge BombHits Fighting super-effectively with Dazzling GleamHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge Bomb
Decidueye
GrassGhostCovers its Grass, Electric and Fighting weaknesses
Resists Greninja's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds long-game durability
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Grass, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Greninja resists its Brutal SwingHits Grass super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Bug super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Beedrill
BugPoisonCovers its Grass, Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Greninja resists its Brutal SwingHits Grass super-effectively with Bug BuzzHits Electric super-effectively with Drill RunHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge Bomb
Toxicroak
PoisonFightingCovers its Grass, Fighting and Bug weaknesses
Greninja's Surf can heal Toxicroak via Dry SkinHits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotAdds team-wide guard support
Altaria
DragonFlyingCovers its Grass, Fighting and Bug weaknesses
Resists Greninja's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds long-game durability
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Electric, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Greninja resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Ceruledge
FireGhostCovers its Grass, Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Bitter BladeHits Bug super-effectively with Bitter BladeAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Dragalge
PoisonDragonCovers its Grass, Electric, Fighting and Bug weaknesses
Resists Greninja's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge Wave
Victreebel
GrassPoisonCovers its Grass, Electric, Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Resists Greninja's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge Wave
Flareon
FireCovers its Grass, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Greninja resists its Lava PlumeHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Fighting super-effectively with Alluring VoiceHits Bug super-effectively with Overheat
Pinsir
BugCovers its Grass and Fighting weaknesses
Greninja resists its Brutal SwingHits Grass super-effectively with LungeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Fairy super-effectively with Hard Press
Dragapult
DragonGhostCovers its Grass, Electric, Fighting and Bug weaknesses
Resists Greninja's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Fighting super-effectively with Psychic FangsHits Bug super-effectively with Flamethrower
Meganium
GrassCovers its Grass and Electric weaknesses
Resists Greninja's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Pollen PuffHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Dazzling GleamHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds long-game durability
Slowkinggalarian
PoisonPsychicCovers its Grass, Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Sludge BombHits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Bug super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombAdds long-game durability