Where can I find Greninja in SoulGold?

Greninja cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Greninja?

Greninja is a water/dark-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Greninja learn in SoulGold?

Greninja can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Greninjain Pokémon SoulGold

waterdark

4 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Ninja Pokémon

It appears and vanishes with a ninja's grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars made of compressed water.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

4 Forms Available

Type

WaterDark

Dex

#658

Abilities

Torrent(Primary)

Ups Water moves in a pinch.

Protean(Secondary)

Changes type to used move.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

water1

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

265

EV Yield

3 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2fighting ×2bug ×2fairy ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5steel ×0.5

Immune To

psychic

Forms

Normal,Battlebond,Ash,Mega

Evolution Chain

Froakie

Base form

→

Frogadier

Level up Froakie to Lv. 16

→

Greninja

Level up Frogadier to Lv. 36

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How to Obtain

Greninja isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (20)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Water ShurikenLevel: 0Water Shuriken	water	15	100	20
0	Water ShurikenLevel: 0Water Shuriken	Throws 2 to 5 sharp stars that strike first.
1	Air CutterLevel: 1Air Cutter	flying	0	95	25
1	Air CutterLevel: 1Air Cutter	Hacks with razorlike wind. High critical-hit ratio.
1	Night SlashLevel: 1Night Slash	dark	70	100	15
1	Night SlashLevel: 1Night Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
1	Fury CutterLevel: 1Fury Cutter	bug	10	95	20
1	Fury CutterLevel: 1Fury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
1	Role PlayLevel: 1Role Play	psychic	0	0	10
1	Role PlayLevel: 1Role Play	Mimics the target and copies its Ability.
1	HazeLevel: 1Haze	ice	0	0	30
1	HazeLevel: 1Haze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	normal	40	100	35
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
10	LickLevel: 10Lick	ghost	0	100	30
10	LickLevel: 10Lick	Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
14	Water PulseLevel: 14Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
14	Water PulseLevel: 14Water Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
19	SmokescreenLevel: 19Smokescreen	normal	0	100	20
19	SmokescreenLevel: 19Smokescreen	Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc.
23	Shadow SneakLevel: 23Shadow Sneak	ghost	40	100	30
23	Shadow SneakLevel: 23Shadow Sneak	Extends the user's shadow to strike first.
28	SpikesLevel: 28Spikes	ground	0	0	20
28	SpikesLevel: 28Spikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
33	Aerial AceLevel: 33Aerial Ace	flying	60	0	20
33	Aerial AceLevel: 33Aerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
42	SubstituteLevel: 42Substitute	normal	0	0	10
42	SubstituteLevel: 42Substitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
49	ExtrasensoryLevel: 49Extrasensory	psychic	80	100	0
49	ExtrasensoryLevel: 49Extrasensory	Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching.
56	Double TeamLevel: 56Double Team	normal	0	0	15
56	Double TeamLevel: 56Double Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
68	Hydro PumpLevel: 68Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
68	Hydro PumpLevel: 68Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
BestowBestow	normal	0	0	15
BestowBestow	The user gives its held item to the foe.
Mind ReaderMind Reader	normal	0	0	5
Mind ReaderMind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	poison	0	0	20
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
Mud SportMud Sport	ground	0	0	15
Mud SportMud Sport	Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves.
CamouflageCamouflage	normal	0	0	20
CamouflageCamouflage	Alters the Pokémon's type depending on the location.
Water SportWater Sport	water	0	0	15
Water SportWater Sport	The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves.
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	fighting	40	100	20
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	A hard punch that raises the user's Attack.

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TM/HM Moves (47)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Low SweepLow Sweep	fighting	0	100	20	TM47TM47
Low SweepLow Sweep	Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsyshockPsyshock	psychic	80	100	10	TM03TM03
PsyshockPsyshock	Attacks with a psychic wave that does physical damage.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	poison	95	100	10	TM34TM34
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.