Editing Greninja

{{character-infobox
|image=[[File:Greninja SSBU.png|250px]]
|first_appearance=[[bulbapedia:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' / ''Pokémon Y'']] (2013, ''Pokémon'' franchise)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]], ''Mario''-related media)
|species=[[bulbapedia:Greninja (Pokémon)|Greninja]]
|latest_appearance=''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon UNITE (movie)|Pokémon UNITE]]'' (2021, ''Pokémon'' franchise)<br> ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Mario''-related media)
|latest_portrayal=Billy Bob Thompson (English)<br/>{{wp|Yūji Ueda}} (Japanese)
}}
{{quote2|Greninja Makes a Splash!|Introduction|"Challenger From the Shadows" Trailer for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U}}

'''Greninja''' is a [[bulbapedia:Water (type)|Water]]/[[bulbapedia:Dark (type)|Dark]]-type [[Pokémon]] from the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon|''Pokémon'' series]] that evolves from a [[bulbapedia:Frogadier (Pokémon)|Frogadier]] at level 36. It is the final form of [[bulbapedia:Froakie (Pokémon)|Froakie]]. It is a newcomer playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. It originates from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Pokémon Y'']]. Reflecting on its naturally high speed in these games, Greninja's attacks and movements in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' are agile.

==History==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
{{SSB Infobox
|color=yellow
|image=Greninja SSBU.png
|name=Greninja
|emblem=Pokemon Emblem.png
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (unlockable)
|standard=[[#Water Shuriken|Water Shuriken]]
|side=[[#Shadow Sneak|Shadow Sneak]]
|up=[[#Hydro Pump|Hydro Pump]]
|down=[[#Substitute|Substitute]]
|final=[[#Secret Ninja Attack|Secret Ninja Attack]]
|entrance=Greninja appears from a Poké Ball thrown onto the stage.
}}
[[File:GreninjaSSB4.png|thumb|left|Greninja's artwork in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Greninja (SSB4)}}
Greninja is featured as a playable character in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. During development, [[Masahiro Sakurai]] had already determined that a new Pokémon would be included as a playable character, and chose Greninja based on concept drawings, before ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'' were released.

Most of Greninja's attacks involve jabs, kicks, and close-range water attacks. Its special moves are all based upon moves in the ''Pokémon'' series that it can learn. Its standard special move is [[#Water Shuriken|Water Shuriken]], one of its signature moves. Its side special is [[#Shadow Sneak|Shadow Sneak]], its up special is [[#Hydro Pump|Hydro Pump]], and its down special is [[#Substitute|Substitute]]. Greninja's [[Final Smash]] is [[#Secret Ninja Attack|Secret Ninja Attack]].
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====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Greninja (SSBU)}}
Greninja reappears as an unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Greninja's Final Smash remains as Secret Ninja Attack, but it transforms into [[bulbapedia:Ash's Greninja|Ash-Greninja]] before using the move. Additionally, attacks involving Greninja's water katanas are now replaced by water kunai.

In the World of Light, Greninja, alongside [[Lucario]], are present when the fighters oppose [[Galeem]] for the first time. Greninja attempts to dodge Galeem's beams of light, but is unsuccessful and both of them were eliminated.

=====Classic Mode route=====
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;"
!colspan="5"|Your Turn, Greninja!
|-
!width=20px|Round
!width=150px|Opponent(s)
!width=150px|Stage
!width=250px|Song
|-
!1
|[[Charizard]], [[Bowser]]
|[[Pokémon Stadium]]
|Battle! (Elite Four) / Battle! (Solgaleo/Lunala)
|-
!2
|[[Pikachu]], [[Pichu]], [[Zero Suit Samus]]
|[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]
|Battle! (Steven)
|-
!3
|[[Lucario]], [[Ryu]], [[Ken Masters|Ken]]
|rowspan=2|Pokémon Stadium
|Battle! (Reshiram/Zekrom)
|-
!4
|[[Ivysaur]]
|Battle! (Gladion)
|-
!5
|[[Mewtwo]], [[Ness]], [[Lucas]]
|Pokémon Stadium 2
|Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) / Spear Pillar
|-
!6
|[[Squirtle]], Greninja
|[[Kalos Pokémon League]]
|Battle! (Champion) - Pokémon X / Pokémon Y
|-
!Final
|[[Master Hand]], [[Crazy Hand]] ''(intensity 7.0 or higher)''
|[[Final Destination]]
|Master Hand<br>Master Hand / Crazy Hand ''(intensity 7.0 or higher)''
|}
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====Special moves====
=====Water Shuriken=====
[[File:SSBU Water Shuriken.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Greninja charging its Water Shuriken in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'']]
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'''[[bulbapedia:Water Shuriken (move)|Water Shuriken]]''' is Greninja's standard special move, originally appearing as one of Greninja's [[bulbapedia:Signature move|signature moves]] (prior to ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]'') that it can learn at levels 36 and 75. Greninja throws a shuriken of water directly ahead. By holding down the button before releasing the Shuriken can be charged, making it larger and more powerful; at its most powerful, the shuriken can push opponents and deal multiple hits.

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', the first custom variation of this move is '''Stagnant Shuriken''' (known as '''Still Water Shuriken''' in PAL regions), in which Greninja throws a shuriken that stays in place to damage foes for multiple hits. The second variation is '''Shifting Shuriken''', which has Greninja throw one of two types of Water Shuriken depending on whether the button is tapped or held. When the button is tapped, a smaller shuriken that travels a short distance and deals greater knockback is thrown; when the button is held, a larger one that travels farther and through opponents is thrown, though it has less knockback.

<gallery>
Water Shuriken Wii U.jpg|Water Shuriken in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
</gallery>

=====Shadow Sneak=====
[[File:Greninja ShadowSneak SSB4.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Shadow Sneak in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Shadow Sneak}}
'''[[bulbapedia:Shadow Sneak (move)|Shadow Sneak]]''' is a [[bulbapedia:Ghost (type)|Ghost]]-type move appearing as Greninja's side special move. In the ''Pokémon'' games, Greninja can learn Shadow Sneak at level 23. By holding down the special move button, a shadow is projected that moves forward in the direction it is facing. The shadow always moves a set distance, and Greninja can also move forward or backward slowly when projecting the shadow. After a while Greninja automatically warps to where the shadow is and attacks with a kick; this can also be done by releasing the special attack button. The shadow cannot move on slopes if Greninja is on flat ground.

In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', the two variations of this move are '''Shadow Strike''' and '''Shadow Dash'''. When using Shadow Strike, the move takes longer to perform, but the shadow can move farther across the ground and the attack is more powerful. When using Shadow Dash, Greninja automatically warps a set distance and attacks; this is faster, but less powerful.
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=====Hydro Pump=====
[[File:Hydro Pump Wii U.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Hydro Pump in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Hydro Pump}}
'''[[bulbapedia:Hydro Pump (move)|Hydro Pump]]''' is a powerful, recurring [[bulbapedia:Water (type)|Water]]-type move in the ''Pokémon'' series appearing as Greninja's up special move. When used, Greninja launches itself up into the air with two blasts of water from its palms. The player can launch Greninja in any direction with each blast by angling the control stick or Circle Pad in the appropriate direction. The move can also damage opponents and push them away.

In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', the first custom variant for this move is '''High-Capacity Pump''', which enables Greninja to fire water pumps that are easier to control, and offer greater distance overall than Hydro Pump, but the move travels slower than normal, and is not able to deal any damage. The second custom variant is '''Single-Shot Pump''', where Greninja launches itself straight up with a single water pump, which covers more vertical distance than Hydro Pump. The move's angle can't be changed, however.

Hydro Pump is also used by other Pokémon in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Hydro Pump is the move used by [[Pokémon#Blastoise|Blastoise]] when it is summoned from a [[Poké Ball]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', [[Squirtle]] uses Hydro Pump in the [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s [[Final Smash]], [[Pokémon Trainer#Triple Finish|Triple Finish]].

=====Substitute=====
[[File:Substitute Wii U.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Substitute in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Substitute}}
'''[[bulbapedia:Substitute|Substitute]]''' is a [[bulbapedia:Normal (type)|Normal]]-type move recurring throughout the entire ''Pokémon'' series appearing as Greninja's down special move. When used, Greninja braces itself and when attacked disappears, replacing itself with a substitute while counterattacking the opponent. The direction the attack comes from can be influenced by holding a direction on the control stick. The substitute that appears can either be a log or the doll that appears when the move is used in the main ''Pokémon'' games. Afterwards, the substitute remains on the field for a while and can be attacked to knock it around and damage other players.

In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', the first custom variant for this move is '''Exploding Attack'''; while it cannot be used as a counter, Greninja instead automatically disappears and reappears in an explosion. The second is '''Substitute Ambush''', which has Greninja counterattack with a slower but more powerful attack.

<gallery>
SSBWiiU Substitute.jpg|The Substitute Doll in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
SSBU Substitute.jpg|The Substitute Doll in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
</gallery>

====Final Smash====
=====Secret Ninja Attack=====
[[File:Secret Ninja Attack Wii U.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Secret Ninja Attack in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Secret Ninja Attack}}
'''Secret Ninja Attack''' is Greninja's [[Final Smash]]. After grabbing a [[Smash Ball]] and activating the attack, Greninja uses [[bulbapedia:Mat Block (move)|Mat Block]], one of its [[bulbapedia:signature move|signature moves]]. The move involves summoning a [[wikipedia:tatami|tatami]] on the floor in front of Greninja which he flips up, sending any opponents on it upward. The move then transitions to a cinematic with the trapped opponents in front of a large moon and Greninja using what appears to be [[bulbapedia:Double Team (move)|Double Team]] to launch repeated attacks. After the attacks, Greninja launches the opponents downward, causing them to rebound upward off the ground. If their damage is high enough, the opponents are sent past the upper blast line and KO'd.

In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Greninja turns into [[bulbapedia:List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja]] for the Final Smash.

<gallery>
Greninja final smash.jpeg|Secret Ninja Attack in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''
</gallery>

;Names in other languages
{{foreign names
|Spa=Técnica Floral Ninja
|SpaM=Floral Ninja Technique
}}

===''Super Mario Maker''===
[[File:SMM Greninja.png|frame|left]]
By tapping the Greninja amiibo to the Wii U GamePad in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', the player unlocks a [[Mystery Mushroom]] that gives Mario a [[Costume Mario|costume]] based on Greninja. The costume can also be unlocked randomly after completing the 100 Mario Challenge on Expert or higher.
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==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''===
{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
|-
!width="10%"|Name
!3DS Image
!Wii U Image
!width="20%"|Appears in
!NTSC-U Description
!PAL Description
|-
!Greninja
|align=center|[[File:GreninjaTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|align=center|[[File:GreninjaTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|align=center bgcolor="lightblue"|'''3DS''' ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'' (10/2013)
|''This Water/Dark-type Pokémon is the fully evolved form of Froakie. It's just as fast and dangerous as any other ninja, and the throwing stars it can make out of water can shear metal. In Smash Bros., as well as being a graceful, speedy fighter, it can also use moves like Hydro Pump that let it travel through the air and avoid falling..''
|''This Water- and Dark-type Pokémon is the fully evolved form of Froakie. It is just as fast and dangerous as its name suggests, and the throwing stars it can make out of water can shear metal. In this game, as well as being a graceful, speedy fighter, it can also use moves like Hydro Pump to let it move through the air and avoid falling.''
|-
!Greninja (Alt.)
|align=center|[[File:GreninjaAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|align=center|[[File:GreninjaAltTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|align=center bgcolor=lightblue|'''3DS''' ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'' (10/2013)
|''Greninja's Substitute down special lets you teleport to dodge attacks and then strike back, making it an effective and hard-to-predict way to counterattack. You can also control where you reappear by inputting directions. When you vanish, sometimes you'll be replaced by a log, other times by a cuddly toy.''
|''Greninja's Substitute down special lets you teleport to dodge attacks and then strike back, making it an effective and hard-to-predict way to counter-attack. You can also control where you reappear. When you vanish, sometimes you'll be replaced by a log, and other times by a Substitute doll.''
|}
<small>Blue indicates the trophy or description is exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>

====Palutena's Guidance====
*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]''': What is that? Some kind of ninja frog?
*'''[[Palutena]]''': That's the Pokémon Greninja. Its strengths are agility and speed. What looks like a scarf is actually its tongue.
*'''Viridi''': As a defensive measure, I suggest rubbing spicy peppers all over yourself.
*'''Pit''': How can Greninja taste anything with its tongue hanging out like that?
*'''Palutena''': It could be one of those rare ninjas that just eats very slowly.
*'''Pit''': What?! But that just makes no sense! ...Anyway, just tell me how to win!
*'''Palutena''': Greninja creates throwing stars out of compressed water and unleashes them at high speed. This attack is called Water Shuriken. If Greninja starts to charge its Water Shuriken, be prepared to reflect it back!

===amiibo===
*''This Water- and Dark-type Pokémon is the fully evolved form of Froakie. It’s just as fast and dangerous as any other ninja, and the throwing stars it can make out of water can shear metal. When it spins the stars and throws them at high speed, they can split metal in two.''

===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' Super Smash Blog bio===
*''A ninja-like fighter that battles with moves like the Water Shuriken. Greninja can use a log for clever counterattacks, and this Pokémon can even stick to walls. During its Final Smash, it turns into Ash-Greninja...!?''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Greninja Idle SSB4.jpg
SSB4 - Greninja Group Illustration.jpg|Greninja's promotional poster
Greninja intro.png|Greninja's introduction
Screen-3 (2).jpg
Screen-6 (3).jpg
Screen-8 (3).jpg
Screen-7 (1).jpg|Greninja's down taunt
Screen-9 (3).jpg
Screen-10 (3).jpg
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ゲッコウガ
|JapR=Gekkōga
|JapM=From "''gekoh''" (げこっ, a frog's croaking) and [[wikipedia:Kōga-ryū|Kōga-ryū]] (甲賀流, translated as "School of Kōga", an ancient ninjutsu school); officially romanized as Gekkouga.<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/jp/characters/gekkouga.html</ref>
|Spa=Greninja
|SpaM=-
|Fra=Amphinobi
|FraM=From "''amphibie''" ("amphibious") and "shinobi" (忍, the original Japanese naming for ninjas).
|Ger=Quajutsu
|GerM=From "''quak''" ("croak") and "''jutsu''" (術, Japanese for a special skill to fight).
|Dut=Greninja
|DutM=-
|Ita=Greninja
|ItaM=-
|Por=Greninja
|PorM=-
|Rus=Грениндзя
|RusR=Grenindzya
|RusM=Transcription of English name
|Kor=개굴닌자
|KorR=Gaegulninja
|KorM=From "''gae'gul-gae'gul''" (개굴개굴, sound of croaking in Korean) and "ninja".
|Chi=甲賀忍蛙
|ChiR=Jiǎhèrěnwā
|ChiM=Comes from the Japanese name. Literally means "[[wikipedia:Kōga-ryū|Kōga]]'s Ninja Frog".
}}

==References==
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=1|Bulbapedia=Greninja (Pokémon)}}
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