Optimize Greninja's Combat Performance with Updated Mechanics

Understanding the Mechanical Changes

This mod reworks Greninja's core battle systems. Battle Bond now triggers immediately upon entering combat (when friendship exceeds 250), and Protean operates on a per-move basis rather than once per battle. These changes fundamentally alter how you should approach team composition and strategy.

Building Your Strategy

• Leverage Type Switching: With Protean active every turn, prioritize moves with diverse types to cover defensive weaknesses
• Maximize Friendship: Ensure your Greninja reaches 250+ friendship before competitive battles to guarantee transformation access
• Move Selection: Choose a moveset with varied types to fully exploit continuous Protean switching
• Stat Adjustments: Ash Greninja's transformed state includes adjusted battle stats; account for these changes when predicting damage

Combat Flow

Send Greninja into battle → automatic transformation triggers → each move changes its type → gain defensive and offensive advantages throughout the encounter.

This creates a dynamic, adaptive battler that rewards thoughtful move selection and type coverage planning.