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'''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]]. | '''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}}. With the {{a|Battle Bond}} Ability, it can {{DL|Bond Phenomenon|transform}} into a special form known as '''Ash-Greninja'''. Greninja with the Ability Battle Bond cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. | It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Frogadier}} starting at [[level]] 36. It is the final form of {{p|Froakie}}. With the {{a|Battle Bond}} Ability, it can {{DL|Bond Phenomenon|transform}} into a special form known as '''Ash-Greninja'''. Greninja with the Ability Battle Bond cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]] or be given a [[nickname]]. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Greninja is a | 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 moves with the speed and grace of a ninja | Greninja moves with the speed and grace of a ninja. It uses swift movements to confuse its enemies while it slices them up with throwing stars made of compressed water. These throwing stars are sharp enough to split metal. In the past, {{m|Water Shuriken}} and {{m|Mat Block}} were its [[signature move]]s. | ||
Through a transformation called [[Bond Phenomenon]], [[Ash's Greninja]] in the anime and any Greninja with the Ability {{a|Battle Bond}} in | Through a transformation called [[Bond Phenomenon]], [[Ash's Greninja]] in the anime and any Greninja with the Ability {{a|Battle Bond}} in [[Generation VII]] can change into an [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|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. Its legs are stronger in this form, and it gains the ability to form large Water Shurikens on its back. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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====[[Ash's Greninja]]==== | ====[[Ash's Greninja]]==== | ||
{{Ash}}'s {{p|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]]==== | ====[[Sanpei's Greninja]]==== | ||
A Greninja appeared in ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sanpei]]. | 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==== | ====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 | 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=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}} | {{Animedexheader|Kalos}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|XY052|Greninja|Ash's Pokédex|Greninja, the Ninja Pokémon, and the evolved form of Frogadier. Greninja's swift movements confound its opponents, and it can | {{Animedexbody|XY052|Greninja|Ash's Pokédex|Greninja, the Ninja Pokémon, and the evolved form of Frogadier. Greninja's swift movements confound its opponents, and it can compress water into sharp-edged throwing stars.}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|XY100|Greninja|Ash's Pokédex|Greninja, the Ninja Pokémon, and the final evolved form of Froakie. Greninja can | {{Animedexbody|XY100|Greninja|Ash's Pokédex|Greninja, the Ninja Pokémon, and the final evolved form of Froakie. Greninja can compress water into sharp-edged throwing stars. With the grace of a ninja, it slips in and out of sight to attack from the shadows.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''XY''|Kalos}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''XY''|Kalos}} | ||
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===[[Super Smash Bros.]]=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros.]]=== | ||
{{main|Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)}} | {{main|Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)}} | ||
===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''=== | |||
Five Greninja appeared in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''. 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. | |||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Dex/Header|type=water|type2=dark}} | {{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 ninja’s grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars of sharpest water.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|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 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=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 ninja’s grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars of sharpest water.}} | {{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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=====In-game events===== | =====In-game events===== | ||
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water|type2=Dark|Region|lochide=yes}} | {{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#Greninja}} | {{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}} | ||
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{{learnlist/prevof/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}} | {{learnlist/prevof/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}} | ||
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{{learnlist/eventh/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}} | {{learnlist/eventh/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}} | ||
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}}{{sup/7|USUM}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|—|15}} | {{learnlist/event7|{{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}}{{sup/7|USUM}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|—|15}} | ||
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===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Dark}} | {{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Dark}} | ||
{{Template:Spindata/Battle Trozei|col= | {{Template:Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=658 | ||
|power=3 | |power=3 | ||
|skill=Power of Five | |skill=Power of Five | ||
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon. | |skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon. | ||
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=658|num=177 | {{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=658|num=177 | ||
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|raisemaxlevel=10 | |raisemaxlevel=10 | ||
|skill=Mind Zap | |skill=Mind Zap | ||
|skilldesc= | |skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions. | ||
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|rank4desc=+180%|rank4cost=11 | |rank4desc=+180%|rank4cost=11 | ||
|rank5desc=+280%|rank5cost=20 | |rank5desc=+280%|rank5cost=20 | ||
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|skill=Power of 4+ | |||
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of four. | |||
|swapper=Unity Power | |||
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* Greninja has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all fully evolved starter Pokémon. | * Greninja has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all fully evolved starter Pokémon. | ||
** Ash-Greninja has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Water}} and {{type|Dark}} Pokémon. | ** Ash-Greninja has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Water}} and {{type|Dark}} Pokémon. | ||
*Greninja is the only starter Pokémon that has more than 2 abilities, and the only Pokémon with an Event-exclusive ability. | |||
*Ash-Greninja has the highest base stat total of all fully evolved starter Pokémon. | |||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
* Greninja, Ash-Greninja, {{p|Sandshrew|Alolan Sandshrew}}, {{p|Clefable}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Gurdurr}}, and {{p|Minior|Minior (Meteor Form)}} are all the same weight as {{ga|Ethan}}. | * Greninja, Ash-Greninja, {{p|Sandshrew|Alolan Sandshrew}}, {{p|Clefable}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Gurdurr}}, and {{p|Minior|Minior (Meteor Form)}} are all the same weight as {{ga|Ethan}}. | ||
* 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]]. | |||
===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 coloration and body shape is similar to 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|toad}}s causing {{wp|wart}}s, though they may also be remnants of Froakie and Frogadier's | 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 coloration and body shape is similar to 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|toad}}s 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}}" (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 {{wp|Thief (character class)|thief}} or rogue class as they often rely on speed and stealth and are often seen as nimble or ranged combatants while tending to focus more on dodging attacks rather than withstanding damage. | ||
Ash-Greninja's appearance is based on {{Ash}}'s attire in the {{series|XY}}. | Ash-Greninja's appearance is based on {{Ash}}'s attire in the {{series|XY}}. | ||
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|sv=Ash-Greninja | |sv=Ash-Greninja | ||
|th=ซาโตชิเก็คโคกะ ''Satoshi Gekkouga'' | |th=ซาโตชิเก็คโคกะ ''Satoshi Gekkouga'' | ||
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* [[Croaky]] | * [[Croaky]] | ||
* [[Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)]] | * [[Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)]] | ||
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[[fr:Amphinobi]] | [[fr:Amphinobi]] | ||
[[it:Greninja]] | [[it:Greninja]] | ||
[[ja:ゲッコウガ]] | [[ja:ゲッコウガ]] | ||
[[zh:甲贺忍蛙]] | [[zh:甲贺忍蛙]] |
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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. With the Battle Bond Ability, it can transform into a special form known as Ash-Greninja. Greninja with the Ability Battle Bond cannot breed or be given a nickname.
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 moves with the speed and grace of a ninja. It uses swift movements to confuse its enemies while it slices them up with throwing stars made of compressed water. These throwing stars are sharp enough to split metal. In the past, Water Shuriken and Mat Block were its signature moves.
Through a transformation called Bond Phenomenon, Ash's Greninja in the anime and any Greninja with the Ability Battle Bond in Generation VII 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. Its legs are stronger in this form, and it gains the ability to form large Water Shurikens on its back.
In the anime
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.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In the movie adaptations
Riot owns a Greninja in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Croaky
Y's Frogadier, Croaky, evolved into a Greninja during a battle against Xerosic in Malamar Traps.
In the TCG
- Main article: Greninja (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros.
- Main article: Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)
Detective Pikachu
Five Greninja appeared in 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.
Game data
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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 |
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SM | Ash's Greninja | All | 37 | November 18, 2016 onwards |
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Events* | Master Ball (100%) |
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HP: 72
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132 - 179 | 254 - 348 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
67
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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 | |
Total: 530
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Ash-Greninja
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HP: 72
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132 - 179 | 254 - 348 | |
145
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135 - 216 | 265 - 427 | |
67
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64 - 130 | 125 - 256 | |
153
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142 - 225 | 279 - 445 | |
71
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68 - 135 | 132 - 265 | |
132
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123 - 202 | 242 - 399 | |
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Trivia
- Greninja has the highest base Speed stat of all fully evolved starter Pokémon.
- Ash-Greninja has the highest base Speed stat of all Water-type and Dark-type Pokémon.
- Greninja is the only starter Pokémon that has more than 2 abilities, and the only Pokémon with an Event-exclusive ability.
- Ash-Greninja has the highest base stat total of all fully evolved starter Pokémon.
- 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.
- Greninja, Ash-Greninja, Alolan Sandshrew, Clefable, Latias, Gurdurr, and Minior (Meteor Form) are all the same weight as Ethan.
- 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.
Origin
Greninja is based on a frog, and may have been inspired by horned frogs from the genera Megophrys and Ceratophrys due to the spiked protrusions above its eyes. Its coloration and body shape is similar to 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" (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 class as they often rely on speed and stealth and are often seen as nimble or ranged combatants while tending to focus more on dodging attacks rather than withstanding damage.
Ash-Greninja's appearance is based on Ash's attire in the XY series.
Name origin
Greninja is a combination of grenouille (French for frog) and ninja.
Gekkouga is a combination of げこっ geko (croak) and 甲賀流 Kōga-ryū. It may also derive from 月光 gekkō (moonlight), in reference to a popular conception of ninja running through the night or to Greninja's Dark typing, or a combination of both.
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- Pokémon with a base stat total of 530
- Pokémon whose base Special Attack stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon whose base Speed stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon with a base stat total of 640
- Pokémon whose base Attack stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line
- Pokémon that appeared in the anime before their game debut