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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]].  
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.
*Greninja with Battle Bond is a {{tt|distinct form|Despite no visual differences, Greninja with Battle Bond are internally treated as their own distinct form, (with a form index value of 1), rather than standard Greninja being programmed with an additional 4th ability slot. Ash-Greninja is treated as an additional alternate form, (with a form index value of 2).}}, and is unable to [[Pokémon breeding|breed]] as it belongs to the [[No Eggs Discovered]] [[Egg Group]], and alternate forms of Froakie and Frogadier with Battle Bond do not exist.


In {{g|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.
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==
[[File:Greninja Tumblr concept art.png|thumb|200px|left|Greninja throw stars made of compressed water]]
[[File:Ash Greninja SM concept art.jpg|thumb|200px|left|But Ash-Greninja can create more than just Water Shurikens!]]
[[File:Riot Greninja.png|thumb|220px|Greninja extending its tongue]]
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 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 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. These throwing stars are sharp enough to split metal. In [[Generation VI]], {{m|Mat Block}} was its [[signature move]]. In [[Generation IX]], {{m|Water Shuriken}} is its signature move.
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. In the anime, Greninja's tongue is shown to be extremely long, 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.


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 [[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===
===Forms===
In [[Generation VII]], Greninja with {{a|Battle Bond}} can transform into Ash-Greninja. Starting in [[Generation IX]], Ash-Greninja is no longer present.
[[File:Ash Greninja SM concept art.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Concept art of Ash-Greninja from Sun/Moon]]
Greninja has an alternate form: Ash-Greninja.


{{Evobox/Formes|
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.
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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>
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Ash-Greninja is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Battle Bond}} as an [[Ability]].
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===Evolution===
===Evolution===
Greninja evolves from {{p|Frogadier}} and is the final form of {{p|Froakie}}.
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&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Greninja.png|thumb|left|250px|Greninja in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Ash Ash-Greninja.png|thumb|250px|Ash-Greninja in the anime]]
====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 ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'']]
===[[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.


==Game data==
==Game data==
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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area={{g|HOME}}, [[#Poké Portal News|Poké Portal News]] <small>('''Standard Greninja''')</small><br>{{g|HOME}} <small>('''Battle Bond Greninja''')</small>}}  
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Cross}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
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====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Greninja=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
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{{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}}
{{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}}
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{{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}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0686|Inkay}}{{MSP/H|0687|Malamar}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0194|Wooper|form=-Paldea}}{{MSP/9|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/9|0747|Mareanie}}{{MSP/9|0748|Mareanie}}|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{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/breedf/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{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}}
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{{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]]====
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
=====Greninja=====
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=====Battle Bond Greninja=====
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===Side game data===
===Side game data===
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===Form data===
===Form data===
Greninja with {{a|Battle Bond}} transforms into Ash-Greninja, for the remainder of the battle, upon knocking out an opponent via direct damage.{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}
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 [[Generation IX]] onward, Ash-Greninja no longer exists, with Battle Bond instead raising Greninja's Attack, Special Attack, and Speed stats by one stage when knocking out an opponent, rather than changing forms.
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.


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===Evolution data===
===Evolution data===
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Greninja.png|thumb|left|250px|Greninja in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Ash Ash-Greninja.png|thumb|250px|Ash-Greninja in the anime]]
====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!]]''.
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==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.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Greninja is the only [[starter Pokémon]] that has more than two possible {{Abilities}} without having a [[Mega Evolution]], and the only starter Pokémon with an {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Ability.
* 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 only be in one Egg Group (Water 1).
* 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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==Related articles==
==See also==
* [[Ash's Greninja]]
* [[Ash's Greninja]]
* [[Sanpei's Greninja]]
* [[Sanpei's Greninja]]
* [[Croaky]]
* [[Croaky]]
* [[Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Starter Pokémon]]
* [[Greninja (UNITE)]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Bond Phenomenon]]
* [[Bond Phenomenon]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{wp|Greninja|Article on Wikipedia}}
*{{sbw|Greninja|SmashWiki article on Greninja}}
* [[Ash's Greninja]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]
 
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