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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. | 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. | ||
Its legs are stronger in this form, and it gains the ability to form large Water Shurikens on its back<ref> https://web.archive.org/web/20171023143056mp_/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/ash-greninja/</ref> | Its legs are stronger in this form, and it gains the ability to form large Water Shurikens on its back.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20171023143056mp_/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/ash-greninja/</ref> Ash-Greninja is faster and stronger than a regular Greninja. Ash-Greninja can move so fast it can be difficult to see where it will move next. It is fast enough to take out enemies out in a flash. | ||
Ash-Greninja is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Battle Bond}} as an [[Ability]]. | Ash-Greninja is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Battle Bond}} as an [[Ability]]. | ||
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* Greninja is the only fully evolved form of a [[ | * 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 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. | ||
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* [[Sanpei's Greninja]] | * [[Sanpei's Greninja]] | ||
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* [[Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)]] | * [[Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)]] | ||
* [[Greninja (UNITE)]] | * [[Greninja (UNITE)]] | ||
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* [[Bond Phenomenon]] | * [[Bond Phenomenon]] | ||
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]] | * [[List of Pokémon with form differences]] |
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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, Battle Bond's effect was altered to only increase Greninja's stats when defeating an opponent, with the transformation into Ash-Greninja no longer being present.
(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 moves with the speed and grace of a ninja. It uses swift movements to confuse its enemies while it slices them up with weapons made of compressed water, most commonly in the form of throwing stars. The shurikens are also created out of the mucus it excretes from its thighs. These throwing stars are sharp enough to split metal. The long tongue Greninja keeps wrapped around its neck allows it to sense unseen enemies by feeling the air movements.
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.
Its legs are stronger in this form, and it gains the ability to form large Water Shurikens on its back.[1] Ash-Greninja is faster and stronger than a regular Greninja. Ash-Greninja can move so fast it can be difficult to see where it will move next. It is fast enough to take out enemies out in a flash.
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.)
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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.
Pokédex entries
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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.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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In events
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
Greninja
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HP: 72
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132 - 179 | 254 - 348 | |
95
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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 | |
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 | |
Total: 640
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Form data
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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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 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 hair. On its back it is wearing a shuriken, a 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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