Greninja in Pokémon GO
By Matt · Updated Quick answer
Greninja is Water and Dark type, so it's weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting and Grass.
What is Greninja weak to?
Greninja is Water and Dark type, so it takes extra damage from Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting and Grass attacks.
Defending Greninja 
Water
Dark
WaterDark Hits it hard
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Bug160% damage 1.6× -
Electric160% damage 1.6× -
Fairy160% damage 1.6× -
Fighting160% damage 1.6× -
Grass160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
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Psychic39.1% damage - Dark62.5% damage
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Fire62.5% damage -
Ghost62.5% damage -
Ice62.5% damage -
Steel62.5% damage - Water62.5% damage
Leave Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel and Water attackers at home: Greninja resists them, and Psychic barely scratches it.
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FAQ
What is Greninja weak to in Pokémon GO?
Greninja is Water and Dark type. It's weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting and Grass. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel and Water.
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