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{{Pokémon Infobox| | {{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Greninja}} | ||
name=Greninja | | {{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Water|prevnum=0657|prev=Frogadier|nextnum=0659|next=Bunnelby|round=none}} | ||
jname=ゲッコウガ | | {{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Greninja}} | ||
jtranslit=Gekkōga| | |} | ||
tmname=Gekkouga | | {{Pokémon Infobox | ||
category=Ninja | |name=Greninja | ||
|jname=ゲッコウガ | |||
type1=Water | | |jtranslit=Gekkōga | ||
type2=Dark | | |tmname=Gekkouga | ||
ndex= | |forme=2 | ||
|form2=Ash-Greninja | |||
|image2=0658Greninja-Ash.png | |||
height-ftin=4'11" | | |category=Ninja | ||
height-m=1.5 | | |type1=Water | ||
weight-lbs=88.2 | | |type2=Dark | ||
weight-kg=40.0 | | |ndex=0658 | ||
|height-ftin=4'11" | |||
ability1=Torrent | | |height-m=1.5 | ||
abilityd=Protean | | |weight-lbs=88.2 | ||
egggroupn= | |weight-kg=40.0 | ||
egggroup1=Water 1 | | |abilitylayout=1+1 | ||
gendercode=31 | | |ability1=Torrent | ||
eggcycles= | |abilityd=Protean | ||
expyield=239 | | |abilityold=Battle Bond | ||
lv100exp=1,059,860 | | |abilityoldcaption={{color2|000|Ash-Greninja|Battle Bond Greninja}} | ||
evtotal=3 | | |egggroupn=3 | ||
evsp=3 | | |egggroup1=Water 1 | ||
color=Blue | | |egggroup1note=<sup>Greninja</sup> | ||
catchrate=45 | | |egggroup2=No Eggs Discovered | ||
body=12 | | |egggroup2note=<sup>{{color2|000|Ash-Greninja|Battle Bond Greninja}}</sup> | ||
pokefordex=greninja | | |gendercode=31 | ||
generation=6 | | |eggcycles=20 | ||
friendship=70 | |expyield=239 | ||
|lv100exp=1,059,860 | |||
|evtotal=3 | |||
|evsp=3 | |||
|color=Blue | |||
|catchrate=45 | |||
|body=12 | |||
|pokefordex=greninja | |||
|generation=6 | |||
|friendship=70 | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Greninja''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゲッコウガ''' ''Gekkouga'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Dark}} Pokémon. | '''Greninja''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゲッコウガ''' ''Gekkouga'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]]. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Frogadier}} starting at [[level]] 36. It is the final form of {{p|Froakie}}. | It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Frogadier}} starting at [[level]] 36. It is the final form of {{p|Froakie}}. | ||
In Generation VII, Greninja with the [[Ability]] {{a|Battle Bond}} can {{DL|Bond Phenomenon|transform}} into a special form known as '''Ash-Greninja''' after defeating an opponent during [[battle]]. Greninja with Battle Bond is treated as a distinct [[#Form data|form]] in the games' code. | |||
In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the Ash-Greninja transformation is no longer present, and Battle Bond's effect was changed to instead increase Greninja's [[stats]] upon defeating an opponent. | |||
(Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for more details.) | |||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Greninja is a | Greninja is a bipedal, {{wp|frog}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is mostly dark blue with a yellow chest, a white triangular marking over each eye, a light blue four-pointed star on each thigh, and yellow on the lower half of its face. It has red eyes with white pupils and its mouth is hidden behind a large, pink tongue that wraps around its neck and extends outward behind its head. Running down the middle of its head is a fin-like extension, and there is a similar fin on each side of its head. Light blue webbing connects its head fins. There is a large, white bubble-like bump on each elbow and knee. Its back feet have two toes, while its front feet have three toes. Each digit has a bulbous tip and yellow webbing. | ||
Greninja | Greninja's movements are swift, rapid and graceful, akin to those of ninja. It uses this speed to confound enemies while slicing them up. It can compress water into various weapons to slice up enemies, most commonly in the form of its {{m|Water Shuriken}}, though it has been shown creating water katana and water kunai in both the anime and the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. It can also create shuriken from the mucus it excretes from its thighs for sharp projectiles that can split through metal. Although this is only seen in the anime, Greninja's tongue is extremely long and many times its own height, and strong enough to catch and hold an average human. However, it usually keeps its tongue wrapped around its neck like a scarf. Doing so exposes its tongue to air movements, allowing Greninja to detect enemies it otherwise could not see. | ||
In [[Generation VI]], {{m|Mat Block}} was its [[signature move]]. In [[Generation IX]], {{m|Water Shuriken}} is its signature move. | |||
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Greninja Tumblr concept art.png|Greninja throw stars made of compressed water | |||
Riot Greninja.png|thumb|Greninja extending its tongue | |||
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===Forms=== | |||
[[File:Ash Greninja SM concept art.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Concept art of Ash-Greninja from Sun/Moon]] | |||
Greninja has an alternate form: Ash-Greninja. | |||
Through a process called the [[Bond Phenomenon]], certain Greninja, such as [[Ash's Greninja]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}, can change into an alternate form called Ash-Greninja. In this form, Greninja's skin turns a lighter shade of blue, while its face gains red stripes and its cheeks and side fins turn black, changing shape to resemble {{Ash}}'s hair. Ash-Greninja is always male. | |||
As Ash-Greninja, its speed and power far outpace those of a normal Greninja. Its legs are strengthened, increasing its speed to a point where it becomes highly difficult to see and enabling it to dispatch enemies in a flash. It gains the ability to form even larger {{m|Water Shuriken}}s on its back and launch them in rapid succession. Ash-Greninja is described as a form used in battle in order to break through Greninja's limits.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20171023143056mp_/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/ash-greninja/</ref> | |||
Greninja | |||
Ash-Greninja is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Battle Bond}} as an [[Ability]]. | |||
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== | ===Evolution=== | ||
{{ | Greninja evolves from {{p|Frogadier}} and is the final form of {{p|Froakie}}. | ||
== | (For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].) | ||
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|type1=water | |||
|type2=dark | |||
|pictype=art | |||
|no1=0656 | |||
|name1=Froakie | |||
|type1-1=Water | |||
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|no2=0657 | |||
|name2=Frogadier | |||
|type1-2=Water | |||
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|name3=Greninja | |||
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|type2-3=Dark}} | |||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type= | {{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Dark}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=009|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It creates | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It appears and vanishes with a | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It appears and vanishes with a ninja's grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars of sharpest water.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It creates | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It appears and vanishes with a | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It appears and vanishes with a ninja's grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars of sharpest water.}} | ||
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|} | |||
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}} | |||
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}} | |||
|} | |||
|} | |||
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}} | |||
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}} | |||
|} | |||
|} | |||
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=217}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The movement of air against the long tongue Greninja keeps wrapped around its neck allows it to sense enemies it can’t see.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It makes shuriken out of mucus excreted from its thighs. These shuriken can cut cleanly through steel cables.}} | |||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{Dex/Footer}} | {{Dex/Footer}} | ||
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|style="border:2px solid #{{water color light}}; background:#{{water color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Greninja SV Blueberry.png|x200px]] | |||
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| Greninja in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}} | |||
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===Game locations=== | ===Game locations=== | ||
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}} | {{Availability/NA|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Frogadier}}}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Frogadier}}}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|{{ | {{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]<br>[[#In events|Event]]}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]] <small>('''Standard Greninja''')</small><br>[[#In events|Event]]: transfer from [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]] <small>('''Battle Bond Greninja''')</small>}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Poni Wilds]] ({{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}}){{dotw|Fr}} <small>('''Standard Greninja''')</small><br>[[Trade]] <small>('''Battle Bond Greninja''')</small>}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
|} | |||
|} | |||
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]], [[#Poké Portal News|Poké Portal News]] <small>('''Standard Greninja''')</small><br>{{g|HOME}} <small>('''Battle Bond Greninja''')</small>}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Frogadier}} <small>('''Standard Greninja''')</small>}} | |||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Renegade Meadow#Stage 5|Renegade Meadow: Stage 5]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Renegade Meadow#Stage 5|Renegade Meadow: Stage 5]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dewdrop Bay#Castle Moat|Dewdrop Bay: Castle Moat]] <small>(Back Boss)</small>}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dewdrop Bay#Castle Moat|Dewdrop Bay: Castle Moat]] <small>(Back Boss)</small>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 03|Area 03: Stage 05]]}} | |||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}} | |||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | |||
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}} | |||
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{{Availability/Cross}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX24]]<br>Event: ''[[Special Challenge|Greninja Appears]]''<br>Event: ''[[Daily Pokémon#Great Daily (first release)|Great Daily Pokémon]]'' <small>(First release)</small><br>Event: ''[[High-Speed Challenge|Ash-Greninja Appears]]'' <small>('''Ash-Greninja''')</small>}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Serena|Greninja|Champion}}, {{sync|Calem|Greninja|Champion}} {{shinystar}}}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Beginner Login Bonus (Day 14 Reward)<br>Purchase for 10,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems}} | |||
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====In events==== | ====In events==== | ||
=====Greninja===== | |||
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=water|type2=dark}} | {{eventAvail/h|Region|type=water|type2=dark}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{ | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Super Smash Bros. Greninja|Japanese region|Japan|36|December 9, 2014 to March 31, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Super Smash Bros. Greninja}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon General Election 720 Greninja|All|Japan|100|July 3, 2016<br/>July 16 to September 30, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon General Election 720 Greninja}} | |||
|} | |||
=====[[Poké Portal News]]===== | |||
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=water|type2=dark|lochide=yes}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Greninja the Unrivaled|Poison|hide|100|January 27 to 29, 2023<br>February 10 to 12, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#January 27 to 29 & February 10 to 12, 2023}} | |||
|} | |} | ||
=====In-game events===== | |||
=====Battle Bond Greninja===== | |||
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water|type2=Dark|Region|lochide=yes}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Greninja|All|hide|37|November 18, 2016 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ash's Greninja}} | |||
|} | |||
===Held items=== | |||
{{HeldItems | |||
|type=Water|type2=Dark | |||
|event1=Master Ball|event1type=None|event1rar=100}} | |||
===Stats=== | ===Stats=== | ||
====Base stats==== | ====Base stats==== | ||
{{ | =====Greninja===== | ||
type=Water| | {{Stats | ||
type2=Dark| | |type=Water | ||
HP= | |type2=Dark | ||
Attack= 95 | | |HP=72 | ||
Defense=67 | | |Attack=95 | ||
SpAtk= | |Defense=67 | ||
SpDef= | |SpAtk=103 | ||
Speed= | |SpDef=71 | ||
|Speed=122}} | |||
=====Ash-Greninja===== | |||
{{BaseStats | |||
|type=Water | |||
|type2=Dark | |||
|HP=72 | |||
|Attack=145 | |||
|Defense=67 | |||
|SpAtk=153 | |||
|SpDef=71 | |||
|Speed=132}} | |||
===Type effectiveness=== | ===Type effectiveness=== | ||
{{TypeEffectiveness| | {{TypeEffectiveness | ||
type1=Water| | |type1=Water | ||
type2=Dark| | |type2=Dark | ||
Normal= | |Normal=100 | ||
Fighting=200 | | |Fighting=200 | ||
Flying= | |Flying=100 | ||
Poison= | |Poison=100 | ||
Ground= | |Ground=100 | ||
Rock= | |Rock=100 | ||
Bug= | |Bug=200 | ||
Ghost= | |Ghost=50 | ||
Steel= | |Steel=50 | ||
|Fire=50 | |||
Fire= | |Water=50 | ||
Water= | |Grass=200 | ||
Grass= | |Electric=200 | ||
Electric=200 | | |Psychic=0 | ||
Psychic= | |Ice=50 | ||
Ice= | |Dragon=100 | ||
Dragon= | |Dark=50 | ||
Dark= | |Fairy=200 | ||
Fairy= | |notes=yes | ||
notes=yes| | |dark=yes | ||
dark=yes| | |newpsychic=1}} | ||
newpsychic=1}} | |||
===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ||
{{ | {{learnlist/levelh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|1|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|1|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|1|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Water Shuriken|Water|Special|15|100|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|10|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|14|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|19|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|23|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|28|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/level9|33|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|42|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|49|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|56|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level9|68|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelf/ | |||
====By [[TM | ====By [[TM]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tmh/ | {{learnlist/tmh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/tmf/ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM145|Water Pledge|Water|Special|80|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM154|Hydro Cannon|Water|Special|150|90|5||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}} | |||
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/ | =====Greninja===== | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breedh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0833|Chewtle}}{{MSP/H|0834|Drednaw}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|grid=4}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5|grid=4}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0658|Greninja}}|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20|grid=4}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0686|Inkay}}{{MSP/H|0687|Malamar}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=4}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper|form=-Paldea}}{{MSP/H|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/H|0747|Mareanie}}{{MSP/H|0748|Mareanie}}|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20|grid=4}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breedf/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}} | ||
=====Battle Bond Greninja===== | |||
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|7}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|grid=2}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5|grid=2}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20|grid=2}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=2}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20|grid=2}} | |||
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|7}} | |||
====By a prior [[Evolution]]==== | |||
=====Greninja===== | |||
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevo9|0656|Froakie||0657|Frogadier||Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevo9|0656|Froakie||0657|Frogadier||Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/prevof/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | |||
==== | =====Battle Bond Greninja===== | ||
{{ | {{learnlist/prevoh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|7}} | ||
{{ | {{learnlist/prevo9null}} | ||
{{ | {{learnlist/prevof/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|7}} | ||
===Evolution=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
====Greninja==== | |||
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Dark}} | |||
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=658 | |||
|coset=23 | |||
|conto={{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Lucario}} | |||
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Noe Town]] | |||
|P1=To live in the shadows cast by those who shine… That is the destiny of the ninja! | |||
|P2=Ugh… Speaking as a ninja following its fate most rigorously, this is far from over… | |||
|protag=1 | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=658 | |||
|walk=1.42 | |||
|hp=54 | |||
|attack=80 | |||
|defense=53 | |||
|speed=70 | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=658 | |||
|power=3 | |||
|skill=Power of Five | |||
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon. | |||
}} | |||
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=658|num=177 | |||
|min=70 | |||
|max=125 | |||
|raisemaxlevel=10 | |||
|skill=Mind Zap | |||
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions. | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Water|ranks=5 | |||
|item=Shell Bell | |||
|cost=500 | |||
|skill=Awards lots of JP | |||
|recoverytime=5 hours | |||
|rank1desc=+0% | |||
|rank2desc=+40%|rank2cost=6 | |||
|rank3desc=+100%|rank3cost=8 | |||
|rank4desc=+180%|rank4cost=11 | |||
|rank5desc=+280%|rank5cost=20 | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=0658 | |||
|hatch=N/A | |||
|buddy=3 | |||
|evolution=N/A | |||
|stamina=176 | |||
|attack=223 | |||
|defense=152 | |||
|fast={{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Water Shuriken}}{{tt|*|From August 13, 2023 onward}} | |||
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Froakie Community Day}} | |||
}} | |||
|} | |||
====Ash-Greninja==== | |||
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Dark}} | |||
{{Spindata/Shuffle|type=Water|ndex=658A|num=177 | |||
|min=70 | |||
|max=110 | |||
|raisemaxlevel=5 | |||
|skill=Power of 4+ | |||
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of four. | |||
|swapper=Unity Power | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=0658A | |||
|hatch=N/A | |||
|buddy=3 | |||
|evolution=N/A | |||
|stamina=176 | |||
|attack=339 | |||
|defense=155 | |||
|fast= {{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Water Shuriken}}{{tt|*|From August 13, 2023 onward}} | |||
|special= {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Froakie Community Day}} | |||
}} | |||
|} | |||
===Form data=== | |||
In the [[S19|''XY&Z'' arc]] of the {{pkmn|anime}}'s ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', [[Ash's Greninja]] gained the ability to transform into a stronger form known as "Ash-Greninja" through an occurrence referred to as the [[Bond Phenomenon]]. This form was introduced to the [[core series]] games in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. | |||
In the [[Generation VII]] games, a Greninja with the Ability {{a|Battle Bond}} will transform into Ash-Greninja after it directly causes an opponent to [[fainting|faint]] without ending the battle. It will remain in this form until either it faints or the battle ends; in the former case, this prevents it from changing back into Ash-Greninja for the remainder of the battle. Ash-Greninja has different [[base stats]] than regular Greninja, with increased {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and {{stat|Speed}}. Additionally, the [[move]] {{m|Water Shuriken}} will be more [[power]]ful, having 20 power instead of 15, and will always hit 3 times, instead of varying between 2-5 hits. Ash-Greninja has been removed from the core series in {{g|Scarlet and Violet|s}} due to Battle Bond having its effect changed. | |||
Internally, standard Greninja with Battle Bond are considered to be a separate form to Greninja with {{a|Torrent}} or {{a|Protean}}. These Greninja are always [[gender|male]], cannot {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}, and, like [[Special Pokémon]], are banned from the [[Battle Spot]]. A Greninja with Battle Bond can be transferred to Pokémon Sun and Moon from the [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version|Special Demo Version]]. This is the only way to obtain it, so it is no longer obtainable for players who did not download the demo before the discontinuation of the 3DS Nintendo eShop on March 27, 2023. | |||
{{Evobox/Formes| | |||
|sprite1=0658Greninja | |||
|name1=Greninja | |||
|forme1={{acolor|Battle Bond|000}} Greninja | |||
|type1-1=Water | |||
|type2-1=Dark | |||
|loc1=<br>Default form | |||
|sprite2=0658Greninja-Ash | |||
|forme2=Ash-Greninja | |||
|type1-2=Water | |||
|type2-2=Dark | |||
|loc2=After knocking out one opponent | |||
}} | |||
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{{Compare|name=Greninja|type=Water|type2=Dark|ndex=658|ab=Battle Bond|HP=72|Attack=95|Defense=67|SpAtk=103|SpDef=71|Speed=122}} | |||
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{{Compare|name=Greninja|forme=Ash-Greninja|type=Water|type2=Dark|image=658Greninja-Ash|ab=Battle Bond|HP=72|Attack=145|Defense=67|SpAtk=153|SpDef=71|Speed=132}} | |||
|} | |||
===Evolution data=== | |||
{{Evobox-3 | {{Evobox-3 | ||
|type1=water | |type1=water | ||
|type2=dark | |type2=dark | ||
|pictype=art | |pictype=art | ||
|no1= | |no1=0656 | ||
|name1=Froakie | |name1=Froakie | ||
|type1-1=Water | |type1-1=Water | ||
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} <br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 16}} | |evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 16}} | ||
|no2= | |no2=0657 | ||
|name2=Frogadier | |name2=Frogadier | ||
|type1-2=Water | |type1-2=Water | ||
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} <br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 36}} | |evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 36}} | ||
|no3= | |no3=0658 | ||
|name3=Greninja | |name3=Greninja | ||
|type1-3=Water | |type1-3=Water | ||
|type2-3=Dark}} | |type2-3=Dark}} | ||
====Battle Bond Greninja==== | |||
{{Evobox-1 | |||
|type1=Water | |||
|type2=Dark | |||
|pictype=art | |||
|no1=0658 | |||
|name1=Greninja | |||
|form1=Battle Bond Greninja | |||
|type1-1=Water | |||
|type2-1=Dark | |||
}} | |||
===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
{{Spritebox/Header|type=water|type2=dark}} | {{Spritebox/Header|type=water|type2=dark}} | ||
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}} | {{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=658}} | {{Spritebox/6|ndex=658|crop=131}} | ||
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=658|form1=A|crop=131}} | |||
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII|is=yes}} | |||
<!--{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0658}}--> | |||
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0658|form1=A}} | |||
{{Spritebox/Footer|658|Greninja}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|658|Greninja}} | ||
==In the anime== | |||
[[File:Ash Greninja.png|thumb|250px|Greninja in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
[[File:Ash Ash-Greninja.png|thumb|250px|Ash-Greninja in the anime]] | |||
===Main series=== | |||
====Major appearances==== | |||
=====[[Ash's Greninja]]===== | |||
{{Ash}}'s Frogadier evolved into a Greninja in ''[[XY100|A Festival of Decisions!]]'' while battling [[Heidayu]]'s {{p|Bisharp}}. It soon gained the ability to [[Bond Phenomenon|transform]] into Ash-Greninja. | |||
=====[[Sanpei's Greninja]]===== | |||
A Greninja appeared in ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sanpei]]. It reappeared in ''[[XY099|The Legend of the Ninja Hero!]]'' and ''[[XY100|A Festival of Decisions!]]''. It was mostly seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]]. | |||
=====Other===== | |||
Greninja debuted in ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!]]'', under the ownership of [[Ippei]], but only in a fantasy. His Greninja made its physical debut in ''[[XY099|The Legend of the Ninja Hero!]]'', later reappearing in [[XY100|the next episode]]. | |||
A Greninja appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', under the ownership of [[Riot]]. It was his main Pokémon, used to assist him in his thievery. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | |||
A Greninja appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', when it evolved from Froakie and Frogadier. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | |||
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|XY052|Greninja|Ash's Pokédex|Greninja, the Ninja Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Frogadier}}. Greninja's swift movements confound its opponents, and it can compress water into {{m|Water Shuriken|sharp-edged throwing stars}}.}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|XY100|Greninja|Ash's Pokédex|Greninja, the Ninja Pokémon, and the final evolved form of {{p|Froakie}}. Greninja can compress water into {{m|Water Shuriken|sharp-edged throwing stars}}. With the grace of a ninja, it slips in and out of sight to attack from the shadows.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}} | |||
{{Animedexheader|Galar}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|JN108|Greninja|Goh's Rotom Phone|Greninja, the Ninja Pokémon. A {{t|Water}} and {{t|Dark}} type. Greninja creates {{m|Water Shuriken|throwing stars from compressed water}}. When it sends them spinning at high speeds, they can split metal.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}} | |||
===GOTCHA!=== | |||
A Greninja briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of {{ga|Serena}}. | |||
==In the manga== | |||
[[File:Y Croaky.png|thumb|100px|Greninja in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | |||
===Movie adaptations=== | |||
[[Riot]] owns a Greninja in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''. | |||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | |||
{{main|Croaky}} | |||
{{adv|Y}}'s {{p|Frogadier}}, Croaky, evolved into a Greninja during a battle against [[Xerosic]] in ''[[PS587|Malamar Traps]]''. | |||
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series=== | |||
{{main|Ash's Greninja}} | |||
Ash's Greninja appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''. | |||
{{-}} | |||
==In the TCG== | |||
{{main|Greninja (TCG)}} | |||
==Other appearances== | |||
[[File:Greninja Detective Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Greninja in ''{{DetPikMov}}'']] | |||
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]=== | |||
{{main|Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)}} | |||
===''{{DetPikMov}}''=== | |||
Five Greninja appeared in ''{{DetPikMov}}''. They were genetically modified and put in chambers. They were later used to chase after [[Harry Goodman]], and also [[Tim Goodman|Tim]] and [[Lucy Stevens|Lucy]] when they broke into Howard's facility. | |||
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]=== | |||
[[File:UNITE Greninja.png|220px|thumb|Greninja in Pokémon UNITE]] | |||
{{main|Greninja (UNITE)}} | |||
Greninja is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Froakie and evolves into Frogadier at level 5, which evolves into Greninja at level 7. | |||
{{-}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Greninja has | * Greninja is the only fully evolved form of a [[first partner Pokémon]] that has more than two possible {{Abilities}} without having a [[Mega Evolution]], and the only one to have an {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Ability. | ||
* Greninja and its pre-evolutions are the only Water-type first partner Pokémon line to be in the Water 1 Egg Group and only the Water 1 Egg Group. | |||
* Greninja shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Ninjask}}. They are both known as the Ninja Pokémon. | * Greninja shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Ninjask}}. They are both known as the Ninja Pokémon. | ||
* Greninja won first place in the Japanese [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/ Pokémon general election 720] (Japanese: '''ポケモン総選挙720''') poll to decide what Pokémon would be distributed at showings of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' in Japan. | |||
* It was revealed that Greninja was added into [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] before [[Pokémon X and Y]] was even released. Masahiro Sakurai knew that a [[Generation VI]] Pokémon was going to be a playable fighter in that game, so when Greninja was decided, all they had to go on in terms of design was concept art, similar to {{few|Roy}} during the development of [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]. | |||
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] vote held by [[The Pokémon Company International]] and {{wp|Google}} in February 2020, Greninja won first place with 140,559 votes and beat {{p|Lucario}} at second place (102,259 votes) and {{p|Mimikyu}} at third (99,077 votes). | |||
* Greninja is the only Pokémon playable in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] that is unavailable in a [[Generation VIII]] [[core series]] game. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Greninja is based on a frog, and may have been inspired by horned frogs from the {{wp|Genus|genera}} ''{{wp|Megophrys}}'' and ''{{wp|Ceratophrys}}'' due to the spiked protrusions above its eyes. Its | Greninja's overall appearance is based on a frog,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141007232727/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/55933/features/interview-game-freak-on-the-origins-of-pokmon-x-y/ Official Nintendo Magazine - Interview: Game Freak on the origins of Pokémon X & Y (Archived)]</ref> and it may have been inspired by horned frogs from the {{wp|Genus|genera}} ''{{wp|Megophrys}}'' and ''{{wp|Ceratophrys}}'' due to the spiked protrusions above its eyes. Its color scheme and body shape is similar to that of the {{wp|splendid leaf frog}}. The bubble-like protrusions on its body may be based on a toad's {{wp|parotoid gland}}s, possibly referencing the traditional myth of {{wp|True toad|toads}} causing {{wp|wart}}s, though they may also be remnants of Froakie and Frogadier's frubbles. | ||
As its species name implies, Greninja is also based on a {{wp|ninja}}. Japanese culture associates frogs and toads with ninjas based on the folk story ''The Tale of the Gallant {{wp|Jiraiya}}'' (Japanese: 児雷也豪傑物語 ''Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari''), about a ninja who can shapeshift into a large toad. Greninja and its pre-evolutions may also draw inspiration from the thief or rogue {{wp|character class}} in {{wp|role-playing game}}s, which are generally ranged combatants that often rely on speed and stealth, focusing more on dodging attacks rather than withstanding damage. | |||
Ash-Greninja's appearance is based on {{Ash}}'s attire in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' and his hair. On its back it wears a {{wp|shuriken}} (ninja star) made out of water. | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Greninja | Greninja may be a combination of ''grenouille'' (French for frog) and ''ninja''. | ||
Gekkouga | Gekkouga may be a combination of げこっ ''geko'' (croak) or 月光 ''gekkō'' (moonlight, in reference to a popular conception of ninja running through the night or to Greninja's Dark typing) and 甲賀流 ''{{wp|Kōga-ryū}}''. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Dark | {{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Dark | ||
|ja=ゲッコウガ ''Gekkouga''|jameaning=From {{tt|げこっ ''geko''|croak}} and 甲賀流 ''{{wp|Kōga-ryū}}'' | |ja=ゲッコウガ ''Gekkouga''|jameaning=From {{tt|げこっ ''geko''|croak}} or {{tt|月光 ''gekkō''|moonlight}} and 甲賀流 ''{{wp|Kōga-ryū}}'' | ||
|fr=Amphinobi|frmeaning=From ''{{tt| | |fr=Amphinobi|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|amphibien|amphibian}}'' and ''{{wp|Ninja|shinobi}}'' | ||
|es=Greninja|esmeaning=Same as English name | |es=Greninja|esmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|de=Quajutsu|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Quak|croak}}'' and ''{{wp|Ninjutsu}}'' | |de=Quajutsu|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Quak|croak}}'' and ''{{wp|Ninjutsu}}'' | ||
|it=Greninja|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Greninja|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=개굴닌자 ''Gaegulninja''|komeaning=From {{tt| | |ko=개굴닌자 ''Gaegulninja''|komeaning=From {{tt|개굴개굴 ''gaegul-gaegul''|croak}} and ''ninja'' | ||
|zh_cmn=甲賀忍蛙 ''Jiǎhèrěnwā''|zh_cmnmeaning=From | |zh_cmn=甲賀忍蛙 / 甲贺忍蛙 ''Jiǎhèrěnwā''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 甲賀流 ''Kōga-ryū'', {{tt|忍者 ''rěnzhě''|ninja}}, and {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}} | ||
|zh_yue=甲賀忍蛙 ''Gaaphohyánwā''|zh_yuemeaning=From | |zh_yue=甲賀忍蛙 ''Gaaphohyánwā''|zh_yuemeaning=From 甲賀流 ''Kōga-ryū'', {{tt|忍者 ''yánjé''|ninja}}, and {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}} | ||
|el=Γκρενίντζα ''Greníntza''|elmeaning=From English name | |||
|hi=ग्रेनिंजा ''Greninja''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | |hi=ग्रेनिंजा ''Greninja''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|ru=Грениндзя ''Grenindzya''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Грениндзя ''Grenindzya''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=เก็คโคกะ ''Kekkhoka''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
''Ash-Greninja'' | |||
{{langtable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{dark color dark}} | |||
|ja=サトシゲッコウガ ''Satoshi Gekkouga'' | |||
|zh_yue=小智版甲賀忍蛙 ''{{tt|Síuji-báan Gaaphohyánwā|Ash-Version Greninja}}'' | |||
|zh_cmn=小智版甲賀忍蛙 / 小智版甲贺忍蛙 ''{{tt|Xiǎozhì-bǎn Jiǎhèrěnwā|Ash-Version Greninja}}'' | |||
|cz=Ash-Greninja | |||
|da=Ash-Greninja | |||
|nl=Ash-Greninja | |||
|fi=Ash-Greninja | |||
|fr=Sachanobi | |||
|de=Ash-Quajutsu | |||
|hi=ऐश-ग्रेनिंजा ''Ash-Greninja'' | |||
|hu=Ash-Greninja | |||
|it=Greninja Forma Ash | |||
|ko=지우개굴닌자 ''Jiwoo Gegulninja'' | |||
|no=Ash-Greninja | |||
|pl=Ashogreninja | |||
|pt=Ash-Greninja | |||
|ru=Эш-Грениндзя ''Esh Grenindzya'' | |||
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==See also== | |||
* [[Ash's Greninja]] | |||
* [[Sanpei's Greninja]] | |||
* [[Croaky]] | |||
* [[Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)]] | |||
* [[Greninja (UNITE)]] | |||
* [[First partner Pokémon]] | |||
* [[Bond Phenomenon]] | |||
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]] | |||
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* [[Ash's Greninja]] | |||
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Greninja (Japanese: ゲッコウガ Gekkouga) is a dual-type Water/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves from Frogadier starting at level 36. It is the final form of Froakie.
In Generation VII, Greninja with the Ability Battle Bond can transform into a special form known as Ash-Greninja after defeating an opponent during battle. Greninja with Battle Bond is treated as a distinct form in the games' code.
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Ash-Greninja transformation is no longer present, and Battle Bond's effect was changed to instead increase Greninja's stats upon defeating an opponent.
(Refer to Game data→Form data for more details.)
Biology
Greninja is a bipedal, frog-like Pokémon. It is mostly dark blue with a yellow chest, a white triangular marking over each eye, a light blue four-pointed star on each thigh, and yellow on the lower half of its face. It has red eyes with white pupils and its mouth is hidden behind a large, pink tongue that wraps around its neck and extends outward behind its head. Running down the middle of its head is a fin-like extension, and there is a similar fin on each side of its head. Light blue webbing connects its head fins. There is a large, white bubble-like bump on each elbow and knee. Its back feet have two toes, while its front feet have three toes. Each digit has a bulbous tip and yellow webbing.
Greninja's movements are swift, rapid and graceful, akin to those of ninja. It uses this speed to confound enemies while slicing them up. It can compress water into various weapons to slice up enemies, most commonly in the form of its Water Shuriken, though it has been shown creating water katana and water kunai in both the anime and the Super Smash Bros. series. It can also create shuriken from the mucus it excretes from its thighs for sharp projectiles that can split through metal. Although this is only seen in the anime, Greninja's tongue is extremely long and many times its own height, and strong enough to catch and hold an average human. However, it usually keeps its tongue wrapped around its neck like a scarf. Doing so exposes its tongue to air movements, allowing Greninja to detect enemies it otherwise could not see.
In Generation VI, Mat Block was its signature move. In Generation IX, Water Shuriken is its signature move.
Forms
Greninja has an alternate form: Ash-Greninja.
Through a process called the Bond Phenomenon, certain Greninja, such as Ash's Greninja in the anime, can change into an alternate form called Ash-Greninja. In this form, Greninja's skin turns a lighter shade of blue, while its face gains red stripes and its cheeks and side fins turn black, changing shape to resemble Ash's hair. Ash-Greninja is always male.
As Ash-Greninja, its speed and power far outpace those of a normal Greninja. Its legs are strengthened, increasing its speed to a point where it becomes highly difficult to see and enabling it to dispatch enemies in a flash. It gains the ability to form even larger Water Shurikens on its back and launch them in rapid succession. Ash-Greninja is described as a form used in battle in order to break through Greninja's limits.[1]
Ash-Greninja is the only known Pokémon that can have Battle Bond as an Ability.
Evolution
Greninja evolves from Frogadier and is the final form of Froakie.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
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Greninja
Games | Event | Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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ORAS | Super Smash Bros. Greninja | Japanese region | Japan | 36 | December 9, 2014 to March 31, 2015 |
XYORAS | Pokémon General Election 720 Greninja | All | Japan | 100 | July 3, 2016 July 16 to September 30, 2016 |
Poké Portal News
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SV | Greninja the Unrivaled | Poison | 100 | January 27 to 29, 2023 February 10 to 12, 2023 |
In-game events
Battle Bond Greninja
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SM | Ash's Greninja | All | 37 | November 18, 2016 onwards |
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Stats
Base stats
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HP: 72
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132 - 179 | 254 - 348 | |
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
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64 - 130 | 125 - 256 | |
103
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97 - 170 | 189 - 335 | |
71
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68 - 135 | 132 - 265 | |
122
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114 - 191 | 224 - 377 | |
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135 - 216 | 265 - 427 | |
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64 - 130 | 125 - 256 | |
153
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142 - 225 | 279 - 445 | |
71
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132
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123 - 202 | 242 - 399 | |
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In the XY&Z arc of the anime's Pokémon the Series: XY, Ash's Greninja gained the ability to transform into a stronger form known as "Ash-Greninja" through an occurrence referred to as the Bond Phenomenon. This form was introduced to the core series games in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
In the Generation VII games, a Greninja with the Ability Battle Bond will transform into Ash-Greninja after it directly causes an opponent to faint without ending the battle. It will remain in this form until either it faints or the battle ends; in the former case, this prevents it from changing back into Ash-Greninja for the remainder of the battle. Ash-Greninja has different base stats than regular Greninja, with increased Attack, Special Attack, and Speed. Additionally, the move Water Shuriken will be more powerful, having 20 power instead of 15, and will always hit 3 times, instead of varying between 2-5 hits. Ash-Greninja has been removed from the core series in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet due to Battle Bond having its effect changed.
Internally, standard Greninja with Battle Bond are considered to be a separate form to Greninja with Torrent or Protean. These Greninja are always male, cannot breed, and, like Special Pokémon, are banned from the Battle Spot. A Greninja with Battle Bond can be transferred to Pokémon Sun and Moon from the Special Demo Version. This is the only way to obtain it, so it is no longer obtainable for players who did not download the demo before the discontinuation of the 3DS Nintendo eShop on March 27, 2023.
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Ash's Greninja
Ash's Frogadier evolved into a Greninja in A Festival of Decisions! while battling Heidayu's Bisharp. It soon gained the ability to transform into Ash-Greninja.
Sanpei's Greninja
A Greninja appeared in A Stealthy Challenge!, under the ownership of Sanpei. It reappeared in The Legend of the Ninja Hero! and A Festival of Decisions!. It was mostly seen outside of its Poké Ball.
Other
Greninja debuted in A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!, under the ownership of Ippei, but only in a fantasy. His Greninja made its physical debut in The Legend of the Ninja Hero!, later reappearing in the next episode.
A Greninja appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Riot. It was his main Pokémon, used to assist him in his thievery.
Minor appearances
A Greninja appeared in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, when it evolved from Froakie and Frogadier.
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GOTCHA!
A Greninja briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Serena.
In the manga
Movie adaptations
Riot owns a Greninja in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Croaky
Y's Frogadier, Croaky, evolved into a Greninja during a battle against Xerosic in Malamar Traps.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- Main article: Ash's Greninja
Ash's Greninja appeared in a fantasy in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Greninja (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros.
- Main article: Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)
POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
Five Greninja appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. They were genetically modified and put in chambers. They were later used to chase after Harry Goodman, and also Tim and Lucy when they broke into Howard's facility.
Pokémon UNITE
- Main article: Greninja (UNITE)
Greninja is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Froakie and evolves into Frogadier at level 5, which evolves into Greninja at level 7.
Trivia
- Greninja is the only fully evolved form of a first partner Pokémon that has more than two possible Abilities without having a Mega Evolution, and the only one to have an event-exclusive Ability.
- Greninja and its pre-evolutions are the only Water-type first partner Pokémon line to be in the Water 1 Egg Group and only the Water 1 Egg Group.
- Greninja shares its category with Ninjask. They are both known as the Ninja Pokémon.
- Greninja won first place in the Japanese Pokémon general election 720 (Japanese: ポケモン総選挙720) poll to decide what Pokémon would be distributed at showings of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel in Japan.
- It was revealed that Greninja was added into Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U before Pokémon X and Y was even released. Masahiro Sakurai knew that a Generation VI Pokémon was going to be a playable fighter in that game, so when Greninja was decided, all they had to go on in terms of design was concept art, similar to Roy during the development of Super Smash Bros. Melee.
- In the Pokémon of the Year vote held by The Pokémon Company International and Google in February 2020, Greninja won first place with 140,559 votes and beat Lucario at second place (102,259 votes) and Mimikyu at third (99,077 votes).
- Greninja is the only Pokémon playable in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate that is unavailable in a Generation VIII core series game.
Origin
Greninja's overall appearance is based on a frog,[2] and it may have been inspired by horned frogs from the genera Megophrys and Ceratophrys due to the spiked protrusions above its eyes. Its color scheme and body shape is similar to that of the splendid leaf frog. The bubble-like protrusions on its body may be based on a toad's parotoid glands, possibly referencing the traditional myth of toads causing warts, though they may also be remnants of Froakie and Frogadier's frubbles.
As its species name implies, Greninja is also based on a ninja. Japanese culture associates frogs and toads with ninjas based on the folk story The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya (Japanese: 児雷也豪傑物語 Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari), about a ninja who can shapeshift into a large toad. Greninja and its pre-evolutions may also draw inspiration from the thief or rogue character class in role-playing games, which are generally ranged combatants that often rely on speed and stealth, focusing more on dodging attacks rather than withstanding damage.
Ash-Greninja's appearance is based on Ash's attire in Pokémon the Series: XY and his hair. On its back it wears a shuriken (ninja star) made out of water.
Name origin
Greninja may be a combination of grenouille (French for frog) and ninja.
Gekkouga may be a combination of げこっ geko (croak) or 月光 gekkō (moonlight, in reference to a popular conception of ninja running through the night or to Greninja's Dark typing) and 甲賀流 Kōga-ryū.
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See also
- Ash's Greninja
- Sanpei's Greninja
- Croaky
- Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)
- Greninja (UNITE)
- First partner Pokémon
- Bond Phenomenon
- List of Pokémon with form differences
References
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