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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}}.


==Biology==
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 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, {{m|Water Shuriken}} and {{m|Mat Block}} were its [[signature move]]s.
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.


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.
(Refer to [[#Form data|Game data&rarr;Form data]] for more details.)


==In the anime==
==Biology==
[[File:Ash Greninja.png|thumb|left|250px|Greninja in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
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.
[[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]]====
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.
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====
In [[Generation VI]], {{m|Mat Block}} was its [[signature move]]. In [[Generation IX]], {{m|Water Shuriken}} is its signature move.
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.
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===Minor appearances===
===Forms===
A Greninja appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', when it evolved from Froakie and Frogadier.
[[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.


===Pokédex entries===
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.
{{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 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 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.}}
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==In the manga==
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>
[[File:Y Croaky.png|thumb|100px|Greninja in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the movie adaptations===
[[Riot]] owns a Greninja in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''.


===In the Pocket Monsters manga===
Ash-Greninja is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Battle Bond}} as an [[Ability]].
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Ash's Greninja appeared in a fantasy in [[SSM01]].


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
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{{adv|Y}}'s {{p|Frogadier}}, Croaky, evolved into a Greninja during a battle against [[Xerosic]] in ''[[PAXY32|Malamar Traps]]''.
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==In the TCG==
===Evolution===
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Greninja evolves from {{p|Frogadier}} and is the final form of {{p|Froakie}}.


==Other appearances==
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
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==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{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.}}
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{{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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=217}}
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{{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.}}
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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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====In events====
====In events====
=====Greninja=====
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{{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|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 (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}}
{{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 (Generation VI)#Pokémon General Election 720 Greninja}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
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{{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}}
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=====In-game events=====
=====In-game events=====
=====Battle Bond Greninja=====
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{{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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===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/levelf/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/level7|49|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|56|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|68|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|70|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|77|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM59|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM62|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM94|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM97|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM98|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{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/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
=====Greninja=====
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|*}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}{{MSP|690|Skrelp}}{{MSP|691|Dragalge}}|Camouflage|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0833|Chewtle}}{{MSP/H|0834|Drednaw}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|grid=4}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|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}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|422E|Shellos}}<br>{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}{{MSP|771|Pyukumuku}}|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0658|Greninja}}|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20|grid=4}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|100|20|*{{sup/7|USUM}}}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0686|Inkay}}{{MSP/H|0687|Malamar}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=4}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|747|Mareanie}}{{MSP|748|Toxapex}}|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|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/breed7|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}<br>{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}<br>{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}<br>{{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}{{MSP|692|Clauncher}}{{MSP|693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP|751|Dewpider}}{{MSP|771|Pyukumuku}}|Water Sport|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
=====Battle Bond Greninja=====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|7}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5|||no|yes}}
{{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/tutor7|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5|||no|yes}}
{{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/tutor7|Hydro Cannon|Water|Special|150|90|5||'''|yes|yes}}
{{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/tutor7|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{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/tutor7|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{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/tutor7|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|7}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Water Pledge|Water|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}


====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
=====Greninja=====
{{learnlist/prevo7|656|Froakie||657|Frogadier||Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5||{{sup/7|SM}}}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/prevof/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0656|Froakie||0657|Frogadier||Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0656|Froakie||0657|Frogadier||Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15|patch2=Prior to Version 2.0.1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0656|Froakie||0657|Frogadier||Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}


====Special moves====
=====Battle Bond Greninja=====
{{learnlist/eventh/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|7}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}}{{sup/7|USUM}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/eventf/7|Greninja|Water|Dark|6}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Greninja|Water|Dark|7}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Dark}}
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Dark}}
{{Template:Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=658
{{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
|power=3
|skill=Power of Five
|skill=Power of Five
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|rank4desc=+180%|rank4cost=11
|rank4desc=+180%|rank4cost=11
|rank5desc=+280%|rank5cost=20
|rank5desc=+280%|rank5cost=20
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=658
|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}}
}}
}}
|}
|}
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|swapper=Unity Power
|swapper=Unity Power
}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=658A
|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&nbsp;Bond|000}}&nbsp;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
}}
{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Greninja|type=Water|type2=Dark|ndex=658|ab=Battle Bond|HP=72|Attack=95|Defense=67|SpAtk=103|SpDef=71|Speed=122}}
|
{{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===
===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
{{Evobox-3
|type1=water
|type1=water
|type2=dark
|type2=dark
|pictype=art
|pictype=art
|no1=656
|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=657
|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=658
|no3=0658
|name3=Greninja
|name3=Greninja
|type1-3=Water
|type1-3=Water
|type2-3=Dark}}
|type2-3=Dark}}


===Forms===
====Battle Bond Greninja====
{{Evobox/Formes|
{{Evobox-1
|sprite1=658Greninja
|type1=Water
|type2=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0658
|name1=Greninja
|name1=Greninja
|forme1={{acolor|Battle Bond|000}} Greninja
|form1=Battle Bond Greninja
|type1-1=Water
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Dark
|type2-1=Dark
|loc1=Base form
<!--|item={{acolor|Stance Change|000}}-->
|sprite2=658Greninja-Ash
|forme2=Ash-Greninja
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Dark
|loc2={{acolor|Battle Bond|000}}
}}
}}


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{{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}}
{{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]]
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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 has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all fully evolved starter Pokémon.
* 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.
** Ash-Greninja has the highest base Speed stat of all {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Greninja and its pre-evolutions are the only Water-type first partner Pokémon line to only be in one Egg Group (Water 1).
* Greninja is the only [[starter Pokémon]] that has more than two possible {{Abilities}}, and the only Pokémon with an {{pkmn2|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, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Clefable}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Gurdurr}}, and {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Minior|Meteor Form}} {{p|Minior}} 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]].
* 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]].
* During the Pokémon of the Year event held by the [[Pokémon Company International]] and Google from February 2019 to February 2020, Greninja won 1st place with a number of 140,559 votes. It would beat out {{p|Lucario}} in 2nd place with 102,259 votes and {{p|Mimikyu}} in 3rd place with 99,077 votes.
* 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's overall appearance is based on a frog, 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.
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}}" (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.
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 the {{series|XY}}.
Ash-Greninja's appearance is based on {{Ash}}'s attire in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' and hair. On its back it is wearing a {{wp|shuriken}}, a ninja star, made out of water.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Greninja is a combination of ''grenouille'' (French for frog) and ''ninja''.
Greninja may be a combination of ''grenouille'' (French for frog) and ''ninja''.


Gekkouga is a combination of げこっ ''geko'' (croak) and 甲賀流 ''{{wp|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.
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==
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{{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|amphibie|amphibian}}'' and ''{{wp|Ninja|shinobi}}''
|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|개굴개굴 ''gaegul-gaegul''|croak}} and ''ninja''
|ko=개굴닌자 ''Gaegulninja''|komeaning=From {{tt|개굴개굴 ''gaegul-gaegul''|croak}} and ''ninja''
|zh_cmn=甲賀忍蛙 ''Jiǎhèrěnwā''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|甲賀流 ''Jiǎhè-liú''|Kōga-ryū}}, {{tt|忍者 ''rěnzhě''|ninja}}, and {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}
|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 {{tt|甲賀流 ''Gaapho-làuh''|Kōga-ryū}}, {{tt|忍者 ''yánjé''|ninja}}, and {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}
|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
|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
}}
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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]]
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{sbw|Greninja|SmashWiki article on Greninja}}
* [[Ash's Greninja]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]
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