Post by Crimsonpranksta on Nov 13, 2015 11:48:38 GMT
Greninja is a scout and a decent Special Attacker. Though it lacks access to a few essential moves, it can still become a threatening enemy. Pokemon like Hippowdon, Delphox and Infernape become less of a threat when wielding the power Greninja possesses. As one of the fastest Pokemon in the tier, Greninja can kill before being killed, even by other sweepers. Keep in mind, before
Base stats
HP: 72
Attack: 95
Defense: 67
Special Attack: 103
Special Defense: 71
Speed: 122
Special Scout
Pokemon Name Item: Ability: Torrent Nature: Naive EVs: 212 Spd 200 SpAtk 96 Atk Move 1: Quick Attack Move 2: Water Pulse Move 3: Grass Knot Move 4: Substitute |
With 212 EVs in speed, Greninja still remains as one of the fastest Pokemon, easily outspeed the likes of Zebstrika, Gengar any plenty of the faster sweepers. With 200 Special Attack EVs Greninja can still deal heavy damage to walls such as Hippowdon, who may typically have Special Defense investments. Shadow Sneak is an essential priority move. Grass Knot can handle Water Types, and deal more damage to Hippowdon than Water Pulse can due to the weight mechanics. Substitute will allow Greninja to become an important lead, being able to avoid being hit and also scouting opponent's leading Pokemon. You can run 252 Speed EVs and 56 Attack EVs if you wish to outspeed and scout out Alakazam as well.
200 SpA Greninja Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 112 SpD Hippowdon: 126-150 (58.6 - 69.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
200 SpA Greninja Water Pulse vs. 252 HP / 112 SpD Hippowdon: 96-114 (44.6 - 53%) -- 18% chance to 2HKO
200 SpA Greninja Water Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Delphox: 84-102 (56 - 68%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Checks and Counters
Grass Types: Any Grass type Pokemon can pretty much wall Greninja. Specifically Pokemon like Gogoat, who can set up while eating up any attack Greninja delivers.
Bulkier Sweepers: Because Greninja lacks any real heavy hitting moves, it can't handle a lot of the bulkier, heavy hitting Pokemon such as Azumarill, who survives Greninja's Grass Knot by a whole 65%+ and can deliver an OHKO with Play Rough. Even frail Pokemon like Gengar and Alakazam can't be OHKO'd, but can deliver one instead.