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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Greninja is based | Greninja is based upon a frog, and, due to its spiked protrusions above its eyes, may have been inspired by horned frogs such {{wp|Megophrys}} and {{wp|Ceratophrys}}. The bubble-like protrusions on its body may be based on toad {{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 frog foam. Considering its crouched pose as well as its scarf-like, long tongue, Greninja was more than likely inspired by {{wp|ninjas}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Greninja is a combination of ''grenouille'' (French for frog) and ''ninja''. | Greninja is a combination of ''grenouille'' (French for frog) and ''ninja''. | ||