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((Infobox character
| name               = Greninja
| image              = Pokémon official artwork of Greninja.png
| caption            = Greninja artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]]
| series             = [[Pokémon (video game series)|Pokémon]]
| firstgame        = [[Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']] (2013)
| designer           = Yusuke Ohmura
| voice              = [[Yūji Ueda]]  (Japanese)<br>Billy Bob Thompson (English)
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((nihongo|'''Greninja'''|ゲッコウガ|Gekkōga|((IPAc-en|g|r|ɛ|ˈ|n|ɪ|n|dʒ|ə)) ((respell|greh|NIN|jə)))) is a [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon species]] in [[Nintendo]] and [[Game Freak]]'s ''[[Pokémon]]'' franchise, introduced in [[Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Pokémon Y'']], that has since appeared across a wide variety of Pokémon media. It is the final evolution of [[Froakie]], the Water-type [[starter Pokemon|starter Pokémon]] of ''X'' and ''Y'', with either the ability 'Torrent' or 'Protean', with 'Battle Bond' as an event ability, enabling it to become Ash-Greninja, and the immediate evolution of [[Frogadier]]. Ash-Greninja has increased speed. Categorized as the "[[Ninja]] Pokémon", Greninja is a Water- and Dark-type Pokémon who is a frog-like master of swiftness and stealth.

It appeared prominently in the ''XYZ'' series of the [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon anime]] as one of [[Ash Ketchum]]'s primary Pokémon, voiced by [[Yūji Ueda]]. This Greninja used its bond Phenomenon with Ash to transform into a unique and powerful form, Ash-Greninja, which was later released to the games as an empowered form of Greninja accessible to players of the ''Pokémon Sun and Moon Special Demo Version.'' Greninja was introduced as a playable fighter to the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' franchise with [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Wii U'']] as one of the Pokémon series' five representatives, and was integrated into [[manga]] such as ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''.
Greninja also appeared in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch. 
Greninja has been met with a very positive reception, quickly becoming one of the most popular Pokémon of the sixth generation, and of all time in the 2020 vote with 140559 votes, because of its endearing design and strength in competitive play. Greninja was not made available in or transferable to any Generation VIII Pokémon main series video games until in Generation IX Pokémon main series video games. However, its reappearance in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] received a more polarizing response, due to the alterations made to the ability, Protean, as well as its special ability Battle Bond, which can no longer change Greninja into its Ash-Greninja form.((Citation needed|date=January 2024)) Its popularity has resulted in its integration into various merchandising and promotions of the ''Pokémon'' franchise.<ref>((Cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/2016/06/08/greninja-takes-top-spot-720-pokmon-recent-japanese-popularity-contest/ |title=Greninja Takes The Top Spot Of 720 Pokémon In A Recent Japanese Popularity Contest |date=2016-06-08 |website=Siliconera |access-date=2019-06-02 |archive-date=2019-06-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602192425/https://www.siliconera.com/2016/06/08/greninja-takes-top-spot-720-pokmon-recent-japanese-popularity-contest/ |url-status=live ))</ref>

==Concept and characteristics==
Greninja is a fictional species of Pokémon created for the [[Pokémon|''Pokémon'' franchise]]. Developed by [[Game Freak]] and published by [[Nintendo]], the series began in Japan in 1996 with the release of the video games [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] for the [[Game Boy]].<ref>((cite web |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |title=Pokémon Red & Blue – A Look Back At The 20-Year Journey To Catch ‘Em All |work=[[Game Informer]] |last=Hilliard |first=Kyle |date=December 25, 2016 |accessdate=January 22, 2024 |archive-date=October 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001192920/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |url-status=live ))</ref> In these games, the player assumes the role of a Pokémon Trainer whose goal is to capture and train creatures called Pokémon. Players use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon, and some can transform into stronger species through a process called [[Gameplay of Pokémon#Pokémon evolution|evolution]].<ref name="millenial">((cite book |title=Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination |first=Anne |last=Allison |date=May 2006 |publisher=University of California Press |isbn=9780520938991 |pages=192-197))</ref> A major goal in each game is to complete the [[Gameplay of Pokémon#Pokédex|Pokémon index]] (Pokédex), a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia,<ref>((cite magazine |magazine=[[Nintendo Power]] |date=February 2003 |volume=165 |page=102 |title=Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Preview))</ref> by capturing, evolving, and trading to obtain individuals from all [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon species]].<ref name="millenial"/>

Greninja is a streamlined [[frog]]-like creature with dark blue skin and a beige underbelly, with long limbs and thin, slender physique particularly reminiscent of [[tree frog]]s. What resembles a pink scarf is actually its [[Prehensility|prehensile]] tongue wrapped around its head. Two long, ear-like protrusions extend from both sides of its head and connect with a smaller horn-like structure in the middle by azure blue-colored webbing. Spots of the same azure coloring can be found on each thigh, arguably resembling ninja stars or battle scars along with a stubby tail that wraps inwards. Much like a frog, Greninja has webbed feet, wall-clinging suction cups on each digit, and powerful hind legs. It shoots streams of compressed water patterns from its palms. A large bubble can be found on each limb. A bipedal creature, Greninja can comfortably stand on its hind legs, but leans on one of its front limbs in a crouching stance when in battle. When at rest its eyes are white with hyphen-shaped pupils, but when engaged they gain red, oval-shapes irises, white pupils, and a narrow gaze. It only weighs 88.2&nbsp;lbs. (40&nbsp;kg), but is still quite tall at 4' 11" (1.5 m).<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/greninja|title=Greninja|date=2013-10-12|publisher=[[The Pokémon Company|Pokémon]]/[[Nintendo]]|access-date=2019-01-10|archive-date=2019-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109011802/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/greninja|url-status=live))</ref>

It shares a motif of [[role-playing game]] classes with its Grass-type (Chesnaught) and Fire-type (Delphox) counterparts; while the former resemble a knight and witch respectively, Greninja draws heavy inspiration from the [[ninja]]. In Japan, frogs and toads have long been associated with ninjutsu through the folk story "The Tale of the Gallant [[Jiraiya]]" (児雷也豪傑物語 ''Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari''), a story about a ninja who can shapeshift into a large toad.

Greninja is able to move with "a ninja's grace",<ref name=":0">((Cite web|url=https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/greninja|title=Greninja ((!)) Pokédex ((!)) More at Pokemon.com|website=www.pokemon.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-17|archive-date=2023-06-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609054817/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/greninja|url-status=live))</ref> and has a design and set of abilities associated with [[Ninjutsu]]. Among its attacks are the formerly exclusive Water [[Shuriken]], which lets it quickly fire throwing stars made from compressed water,<ref name=":0" /> Shadow Sneak, and Double Team.<ref name=":1">((Cite web|url=https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-xy/658.shtml|title=Greninja – #658 – Serebii.net Pokédex|website=www.serebii.net|access-date=2018-09-17|archive-date=2018-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813211441/https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-xy/658.shtml|url-status=live))</ref> It is also the only Pokémon to learn Mat Block, which shields the user's side with a flipped-up mat. The Protean ability, which lets the user camouflage to the type of the attack it uses, is exclusive to Greninja and the chameleon Pokémon [[Kecleon]] (as well as the former's pre-evolutions). Capable of vanishing and reappearing quickly, it enjoys toying with enemies in such a manner.<ref name=":0" /> It is very adaptable, learning many moves such as Bounce, Extrasensory, and Low Kick from different types.<ref name=":1" />

Greninja's stealth and swiftness are unique among Water-type [[Starter Pokemon|starters]], contrasting with previous designs like [[Blastoise]] and [[Swampert]]. It shoots jets of compressed water from its hands, as opposed to many other Water-types that shoot water from their mouths. It was created by Yusuke Ohmura, who designed the Water-type starters of the previous two generations as well as the mascot creatures for ''X'' and ''Y'', [[Xerneas]] and [[Yveltal]].<ref>((cite news|url=http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/06/09/champagne-macarons-and-pikachu-paris-plays-host-to-up-europes-first-pokemon-center/|title=Champagne, macarons and Pikachu? Paris plays host to Europe's first Pokémon Center|last=Dixon|first=Scott|date=2014-05-09|publisher=Rocket News/SOCIO CORPORATION|access-date=2019-01-10|archive-date=2017-09-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927153000/http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/06/09/champagne-macarons-and-pikachu-paris-plays-host-to-up-europes-first-pokemon-center/|url-status=live))</ref><ref>((cite news|url=https://nintendodailyblog.wordpress.com/2013/10/24/pokemon-x-y-artist-struggled-with-xerneas-and-yveltal-designs/|title=Pokémon X & Y Artist Struggled With Xerneas And Yveltal Designs|last=Luffy|first=Monkey|date=2013-10-24|publisher=WordPress|access-date=2019-01-10|archive-date=2019-08-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190816112959/https://nintendodailyblog.wordpress.com/2013/10/24/pokemon-x-y-artist-struggled-with-xerneas-and-yveltal-designs/|url-status=live))</ref> Greninja's design was finalized by [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Game Freak]]'s art director.

As ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'' take place in Kalos, a fictional region inspired by [[France]], Greninja's name combines the French word for frog (''grenouille'') and "ninja".<ref>((cite news|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/7/5/4496064/junichi-masuda-reveals-french-inspiration-for|title=How France inspired Junichi Masuda in making Pokémon X and Y|last=Campbell|first=Colin|date=2013-07-05|publisher=Polygon|access-date=2019-01-10|archive-date=2016-06-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623054019/http://www.polygon.com/2013/7/5/4496064/junichi-masuda-reveals-french-inspiration-for|url-status=live))</ref> It is used for the English, Spanish, and Italian localizations of ''X'' and ''Y.'' Ironically, a completely different name is used in the French localization, with "Amphinobi" combining the French word for [[amphibian]] (''amphibie'') and "[[shinobi]]". Its [[Japan]]ese name is "Gekkouga", combining the Japanese word for croak (げこっ ''geko'') and the [[Kōga-ryū|Koga]] ninjutsu school (甲賀流 ''Kōga ryū'').<ref>((cite news|url=https://japanesepokemon.wordpress.com/2014/01/30/658-gekkouga-greninja/|title=658 Gekkouga (Greninja)|last=Dolly|first=Cure|date=2014-01-30|publisher=WordPress|access-date=2019-01-10|archive-date=2020-02-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228103446/https://japanesepokemon.wordpress.com/2014/01/30/658-gekkouga-greninja/|url-status=live))</ref>

==Appearances==
===In video games===
====Pokémon game series====
Greninja debuted in [[Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']], which was released internationally on October 12, 2013, for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. As is the case for most Pokémon evolved from [[Starter Pokemon|starters]], Greninja is rare except for choosing Froakie at the game's beginning and fully training it. It can only be obtained otherwise by evolving a Friend Safari [[Frogadier]], by fully evolving the [[Froakie]] named "Froabble" in-game rival Shauna trades to the player after the game's completion, if Fennekin was the chosen starter, or through trading with another player. It can be transferred to [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'']] through trade, or into [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|''Sun'' and ''Moon'']] and [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|''Ultra Sun'' and ''Ultra Moon'']] through the online storage system [[Pokémon Bank]]. Though very rare, Greninja has a Shiny variant obtainable in the games that is jet black with a red tongue.<ref name="auto">((Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/detective-pikachu-greninja/|title='Detective Pikachu': Who is Greninja?|website=GAMING|access-date=2021-06-20|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201645/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/detective-pikachu-greninja/|url-status=live))</ref>

Greninja has been incorporated in [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] ''Pokémon'' games as well. In the action game ''[[Pokémon Rumble World]],'' Greninja is the back boss of Dewdrop Bay's Castle Moat, and can be recruited as a playable character.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/73112/pokemon-rumble-rush-is-shutting-down/|title=Pokemon Rumble Rush is shutting down just over a year after launching|first1=Kayleigh|last1=Partleton|first2=Staff|last2=Writer|website=pocketgamer.biz|date=15 April 2020|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203549/https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/73112/pokemon-rumble-rush-is-shutting-down/|url-status=live))</ref> It is the boss of Area 03's fifth stage in ''[[Pokémon Picross]]'',<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.nintendo-insider.com/pokemon-picross-passwords-unlock-ash-greninja-mew-zygarde-formes/|title=Pokémon Picross Passwords Unlock Ash-Greninja, Mew & Zygarde Formes|date=December 19, 2015|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201117/https://www.nintendo-insider.com/pokemon-picross-passwords-unlock-ash-greninja-mew-zygarde-formes/|url-status=live))</ref> of Renegade Meadow in puzzle game ''[[Pokémon Battle Trozei]]'', and of Expert Stage 24 in ''[[Pokémon Shuffle]]''.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://mynintendonews.com/2016/04/19/pokemon-shuffle-update-adds-ashs-greninja-and-mega-blaziken-returns/|title=Pokémon Shuffle Update Adds Ash's Greninja And Mega Blaziken Returns|date=April 19, 2016|website=My Nintendo News|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202608/https://mynintendonews.com/2016/04/19/pokemon-shuffle-update-adds-ashs-greninja-and-mega-blaziken-returns/|url-status=live))</ref> Through evolving the player character of Froakie, Greninja is playable in ''[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]],'' and is even included on the game's box art.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/every-playable-pokemon-mystery-dungeon/|title=Every Pokemon You Can Play As in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|date=March 8, 2020|website=CBR|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201451/https://www.cbr.com/every-playable-pokemon-mystery-dungeon/|url-status=live))</ref> It also appeared in ''[[Pokémon Go]]'',<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-go-is-adding-seasons-greninja-and-a-new-level-cap-in-the-go-beyond-update/|title=Pokemon Go is adding seasons, Greninja, and a new level cap in the Go Beyond update|date=November 18, 2020|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-date=June 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623034515/https://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-go-is-adding-seasons-greninja-and-a-new-level-cap-in-the-go-beyond-update/|url-status=live))</ref> ''[[Pokémon UNITE]]'',<ref>((Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-unite-new-trailer-gameplay-reveals-moba-combat/|title=Everything Pokémon UNITE's New Trailer Reveals About Gameplay|date=June 17, 2021|website=ScreenRant|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201120/https://screenrant.com/pokemon-unite-new-trailer-gameplay-reveals-moba-combat/|url-status=live))</ref>

====Other Nintendo games====
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Outside of the ''Pokémon'' series, Greninja also appears in Nintendo's ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. Greninja was included as a new fighter in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Wii U'']] in 2014,<ref name = "SmashBros intro" /> returning in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' in 2018.<ref>((Cite web |url=https://www.geek.com/games/the-ultimate-super-smash-bros-character-guide-greninja-1766950/ |title=The Ultimate Super Smash Bros. Character Guide: Greninja |last=Minor |first=Jordan |date=2019-01-03 |website=Geek.com |language=en-US |access-date=2019-06-02 |archive-date=2020-03-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329170600/https://www.geek.com/games/the-ultimate-super-smash-bros-character-guide-greninja-1766950/ |url-status=dead ))</ref> Greninja's inclusion was revealed during the [[Nintendo Direct|Super Smash Bros. Direct]] on April 8, 2014, alongside returning characters [[Samus Aran|Zero Suit Samus]], [[Princess Zelda|Sheik]], [[Yoshi]], and fellow Pokémon [[Charizard]]. The game's director, [[Masahiro Sakurai]], stated that he decided to include finishing development, and he working very closely with [[Game Freak]]'s conceptual illustrations and making his own interpretations of the character. Its characteristics in the ''Pokémon'' games are reflected in ''Smash'', being an agile fighter with ninja-like stealth capable of attacking opponents with water from its palms. Its final smash, Secret Ninja Attack, incorporates Greninja's signature move Mat Block. Its home stages include Prism Tower, the Pokémon Gym of Kalos' capital city on the 3DS version, and Kalos Pokémon League on the Wii U version.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://mynintendonews.com/2014/12/31/sakurai-talks-about-the-inclusion-of-greninja-in-super-smash-bros/|title=Sakurai Talks About The Inclusion Of Greninja In Super Smash Bros|date=December 31, 2014|website=My Nintendo News|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201152/https://mynintendonews.com/2014/12/31/sakurai-talks-about-the-inclusion-of-greninja-in-super-smash-bros/|url-status=live))</ref> ''Ultimate'' granted Greninja its anime debuted Battle Bond form, “Ash-Greninja” as part of its Final Smash move, confirming the playable Greninja in this game series as a male.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/super-smash-bros-ultimate-ash-greninja-pokemon/|title='Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' Features a Callout to the Pokemon Anime|website=GAMING|access-date=2021-06-20|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202056/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/super-smash-bros-ultimate-ash-greninja-pokemon/|url-status=live))</ref>

In [[Super Mario Maker]], by scanning a Greninja [[amiibo]], the player can unlock a Mystery Mushroom for Greninja that can be used in the player's customizable levels. When [[Mario]] makes contact with the Mushroom, he takes on Greninja's likeness and animations until he finishes the level, makes contact with an enemy, or loses a life. Greninja has the same sound bits as Mario, instead of those from ''Pokémon'' games; this is also true for [[Pikachu]], Charizard, [[Jigglypuff]], [[Mewtwo]] and [[Lucario]] but not for [[Bulbasaur]], [[Charmander]] or [[Squirtle]].<ref>((Cite web|url=https://gamerant.com/super-mario-maker-charmander-squirtle-bulbasaur-costume-trailer/|title=Super Mario Maker Getting Charmander, Squirtle & Bulbasaur Costumes|date=February 12, 2016|website=Game Rant|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201102/https://gamerant.com/super-mario-maker-charmander-squirtle-bulbasaur-costume-trailer/|url-status=live))</ref>

===In the anime===
[[File:Ash Greninja.png|thumb|upright=1|right|Ash's Greninja made its debut in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]''. It would later be accessible in the video game series, starting in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon'']].]]
Multiple Greninja have made appearances in the [[List of Pokémon: XY episodes|''XY'' series]] of the [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon anime]]. While the Pokémon was first alluded to in the episode "A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!", it made its formal debut in the 17th Pokémon movie, ''[[Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', under the ownership of a thieving ninja named Riot. Ippei and Sanpei, two recurring characters in the anime, both have a Greninja. They both chose Froakie as their starter in tribute to a folkloric Greninja that saved their home village. Series protagonist [[Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum's]] Greninja is the most prominent; he first appeared as a Froakie in the first episode "Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!", was caught by Ash in the following episode "Lumiose City Pursuit!", and evolved from Frogadier into Greninja in episode seven of ''XYZ'', "A Festival of Decisions!". Uniquely, Greninja and Ash are able to temporarily link their consciousnesses during battle. When such an exchange occurs, the former physically morphs to somewhat resemble Ash, a form called "Ash-Greninja". In episode 46 of the XYZ season, "Facing the Needs of the Many!", Ash released Greninja in order to assist Zygarde and Squishy in destroying some of the remaining roots of the Giant Rock, which threatened to destroy Kalos and the whole world. Someday Ash's Greninja will rejoin Ash in the future after all of the remaining roots of the giant rock are all destroyed. Ash's Greninja returned in Journeys after a long absence and reunites with Ash, where it teaches Ash and his Mega Lucario new moves and how to boost up its aura powers.

===In live-action films===
A band of Greninja appears in the live-action film ''[[Pokémon Detective Pikachu]]'', but as minor antagonists working as hired guns for Clifford Enterprises against Tim Goodman, Harry Goodman as Detective Pikachu, and Lucy Stevens. Lucy's Psyduck manages to defeat them by using its full power. The Greninja had been stolen and brainwashed victims of illegal experimentation by the mastermind Howard Clifford.<ref name = "Detective Pikachu" />

===Other media===
Since its introduction, Greninja has regularly been featured in ''[[Pokémon]]'' merchandise. In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], Greninja-EX is one of the flagship cards associated with the Kalos Power Tin set<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/xy-2014-kalos-power-tins/|title=Pokémon TCG: Kalos Power Tin ((!)) Pokemon.com|website=www.pokemon.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-18|archive-date=2020-02-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228103443/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/xy-2014-kalos-power-tins/|url-status=live))</ref> and in promotion for BREAKpoint Wave Slasher Theme Deck.<ref name="pokemon.com">((Cite web|url=https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/xy-series/xyp/XY133/|title=Ash-Greninja-EX ((!)) XY—Promo ((!)) TCG Card Database ((!)) Pokemon.com|website=www.pokemon.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-18|archive-date=2017-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707124829/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/xy-series/xyp/xy133/|url-status=live))</ref> Ash-Greninja has also been incorporated into the trading card game<ref name="pokemon.com"/> and lineup of plushies. Key chains, soft toys, and figures of the Pokémon are all available on the online Pokémon Center store as well as in local toy store chains. Greninja was introduced among the fourth wave of [[amiibo]], Nintendo's lineup of collectible toys-to-life figures. The figure is based on its appearance in ''Super Smash Bros.'' and is compatible with many different video games for the [[Wii U]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Nintendo Switch]]. Initially released on April 3, 2015, as a [[Toys "R" Us]] exclusive, Greninja proved to be so desirable that the figure sold out within just 30 minutes.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/greninja-amiibo-sells-out-in-under-an-hour/1100-6426382/|title=Greninja Amiibo Sells Out in Under an Hour|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|date=2015-04-03|website=GameSpot|language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-18|archive-date=2018-10-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007073737/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/greninja-amiibo-sells-out-in-under-an-hour/1100-6426382/|url-status=live))</ref>

==Reception==
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Greninja is one of the most popular Pokémon introduced in ''X'' and ''Y'',  and was praised for its design upon reveal.<ref>((Cite news|url=https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2013/10/10/pokemon-x-y-starters-final-form-leak/57537/|title=Taking A Look At The Pokémon X & Y Starters Final Evolution (spoilers) – Hardcore Gamer|date=2013-10-10|work=Hardcore Gamer|access-date=2018-09-18|language=en-US|archive-date=2018-07-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714035344/https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2013/10/10/pokemon-x-y-starters-final-form-leak/57537/|url-status=live))</ref> A 2016 poll by [[The Pokémon Company]] ranked Greninja as the most popular Pokémon species in Japan.<ref>((Cite web|url=http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/|title=ポケモン映画公式サイト「劇場版ポケットモンスター みんなの物語」|website=ポケモン映画公式サイト「劇場版ポケットモンスター みんなの物語」|language=ja-JP|access-date=2018-09-18|archive-date=2018-10-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003234036/http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/|url-status=live))</ref><ref>((Cite news|url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/6/7/11878224/most-popular-pokemon-top-100-list|title=Japan's 100 most popular Pokémon have been crowned|work=Polygon|access-date=2018-09-18|archive-date=2021-01-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114221222/https://www.polygon.com/2016/6/7/11878224/most-popular-pokemon-top-100-list|url-status=live))</ref> Greninja was also voted the 2020 “Pokémon of the Year” by fans in a survey conducted by [[Google]] and The Pokémon Company.<ref>((cite news |title=The world's Pokémon of the Year is Greninja, according to a poll held by Google |author=Dalvin Brown |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2020/02/27/greninja-googles-pokemon-year-award-winner-revealed/4890223002/ |work=USA Today |date=27 February 2020 |access-date=27 February 2020 |archive-date=27 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227170235/https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2020/02/27/greninja-googles-pokemon-year-award-winner-revealed/4890223002/ |url-status=live ))</ref><ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/pokemon-of-the-year-is-greninja-new-mythical-pokemon-zarude/|title=Pokemon of the Year Is Greninja, New Mythical Pokemon Is Zarude|date=February 27, 2020|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202401/https://www.siliconera.com/pokemon-of-the-year-is-greninja-new-mythical-pokemon-zarude/|url-status=live))</ref> Michael Derosa of ''[[Screen Rant]]'' called Greninja one of the most popular Pokémon in the entire series, while ''Mic'' author Alex Borkowski described Ash-Greninja as "stylish."<ref>((Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-ashs-strongest-companions-ranked/|title=Pokémon: Ash's Strongest Companions, Ranked|date=April 18, 2021|website=ScreenRant|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200859/https://screenrant.com/pokemon-ashs-strongest-companions-ranked/|url-status=live))</ref><ref>((Cite news|url=https://mic.com/articles/163196/pokemon-sun-and-moon-team-builder-the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-pokemon-team#.14L1pZKTf|title='Pokémon Sun and Moon' Team Builder: The ultimate guide to planning your Pokémon team|access-date=2018-09-18|language=en|archive-date=2017-03-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325023652/https://mic.com/articles/163196/pokemon-sun-and-moon-team-builder-the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-pokemon-team#.14L1pZKTf|url-status=live))</ref> Kevin Slackie of ''[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]'' listed Greninja as the 9th best Pokémon.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/pok-mon/the-top-100-pokemon-of-all-time/|title=The 100 Best Pokémon|date=February 27, 2017|website=pastemagazine.com|access-date=July 6, 2021|archive-date=December 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218143039/https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/pok-mon/the-top-100-pokemon-of-all-time/|url-status=live))</ref> Dale Bishir of ''[[IGN]]'' considered Greninja as the most influential Pokémon in the franchise’s history, and stated that it became one of the most beloved Pokémon of all time, earning a spot in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and a unique transformation akin to Super Saiyan.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://sea.ign.com/pokemon/169418/news/the-25-most-important-pokemon-that-impacted-the-franchises-history|title=The 25 Most Important Pokemon That Impacted the Franchise's History|date=March 4, 2021|website=IGN Southeast Asia|access-date=July 10, 2021|archive-date=September 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921200318/https://sea.ign.com/pokemon/169418/news/the-25-most-important-pokemon-that-impacted-the-franchises-history|url-status=live))</ref> Steven Bogos of ''[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]]'' ranked Greninja as the 30th of his favorite Pokémon, and said that it was probably the most popular starter from X and Y. He also noted that it made its way into ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/v2/top-100-pokemon-from-40-to-26/|title=Top 100 Pokemon - From 40 to 26|date=February 25, 2016|access-date=July 12, 2021|archive-date=September 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922015940/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/top-100-pokemon-from-40-to-26/|url-status=live))</ref> ''[[International Business Times]]'' cited Greninja as an example of excellent Pokémon design in ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]''.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/pokemon-20th-anniversary-5-best-pokemon-each-generation-1545925|title=Gotta list 'em all! Here's our top 5 best Pokémon of each generation|date=February 25, 2016|website=International Business Times UK|access-date=July 21, 2021|archive-date=July 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721102018/https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/pokemon-20th-anniversary-5-best-pokemon-each-generation-1545925|url-status=live))</ref>

Greninja’s inclusion in Super Smash Bros. received mostly positive feedback, with many online reviewers appreciating the character’s uniqueness and being genuinely surprised by its announcement.<ref name = "SmashBros intro">((Cite news|url=https://kotaku.com/the-internet-reacts-to-new-smash-bros-reveals-1561460484|title=The Internet Reacts To New Smash Bros. Reveals|last=Hernandez|first=Patricia|work=Kotaku|access-date=2018-09-18|language=en-US|archive-date=2018-10-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031140134/https://kotaku.com/the-internet-reacts-to-new-smash-bros-reveals-1561460484|url-status=live))</ref><ref name="auto1">((Cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/super_smash_bros/b/wii_u/archive/2014/06/12/greninja-is-the-best-new-smash-bros-character.aspx|title=Greninja Is Easily The Best New Smash Bros. Character|first=Ben|last=Reeves|magazine=Game Informer|access-date=2021-06-20|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201431/https://www.gameinformer.com/games/super_smash_bros/b/wii_u/archive/2014/06/12/greninja-is-the-best-new-smash-bros-character.aspx|url-status=live))</ref>  Gavin Jasper of ''[[Den of Geek]]'' ranked Greninja as the 27th of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' characters, and complimented its design as suitable for such an “outrageous” game.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/games/super-smash-bros-characters-ranked/|title=Super Smash Bros. Characters Ranked|date=March 7, 2019|website=Den of Geek|access-date=June 10, 2021|archive-date=June 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610234650/https://www.denofgeek.com/games/super-smash-bros-characters-ranked/|url-status=live))</ref> Jeremy Parish of [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] ranked 73 fighters from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' "from garbage to glorious", listing Greninja as the 35th, stating that a frog ninja is a pretty heady character concept.<ref>((Cite web|last=Parish|first=Jeremy|date=2018-12-03|title=We rank the Smash Bros. (and friends)|url=https://www.polygon.com/features/2018/12/3/18120401/super-smash-bros-ultimate-character-rankings|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Polygon|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006074733/https://www.polygon.com/features/2018/12/3/18120401/super-smash-bros-ultimate-character-rankings|url-status=live))</ref> In 2014, Ben Reeves of ''[[Game Informer]]'' claimed that Greninja was easily the best new ''Super Smash Bros.'' character.<ref name="auto1"/> Greninja’s appearance in the ''[[Detective Pikachu (film)|Detective Pikachu]]'' film also received acclaim for staying faithful to its ninja-like portrayal in the video games and anime, though some reviewers found its tongue scarf "disgusting" when rendered in CGI.<ref name = "Detective Pikachu">((Cite web |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/11/11/detective-pikachu-greninja/ |title='Detective Pikachu': Who is Greninja? |last=Hoffer |first=Christian |date=2018-11-12 |website=ComicBook.com |publisher=WWG |language=en |access-date=2019-06-02 |archive-date=2019-06-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602194729/https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/11/11/detective-pikachu-greninja/ |url-status=live ))</ref><ref>((Cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/the-pokemon-of-detective-pikachu-ranked-by-their-horri-1833044866|title=The Pokémon of Detective Pikachu, Ranked By Their Horrifying Cuteness|website=Gizmodo|date=6 March 2019|access-date=10 June 2021|archive-date=10 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610121051/https://gizmodo.com/the-pokemon-of-detective-pikachu-ranked-by-their-horri-1833044866|url-status=live))</ref>

==Merchandise==
In 2015, an [[Amiibo]] of Greninja was made available at [[Toys 'R Us]],<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/greninja-amiibo-sells-out-in-under-an-hour/1100-6426382/|title=Greninja Amiibo Sells Out in Under an Hour|access-date=2018-10-07|archive-date=2018-10-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007073737/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/greninja-amiibo-sells-out-in-under-an-hour/1100-6426382/|url-status=live))</ref> Ash-Greninja figure<ref>((Cite web|url=https://otakumode.com/news/5982d7c60701cd8c1fef947f/Ash-Pikachu-and-Ash-Greninja-Synchronize-for-New-Pok%C3%A9mon-G-E-M-Figure-Set!|title=Ash, Pikachu and Ash-Greninja in New Pokémon G.E.M. Set! &#124; Figure News &#124; Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch from Japan|date=3 August 2017|access-date=5 July 2021|archive-date=10 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710232825/https://otakumode.com/news/5982d7c60701cd8c1fef947f/Ash-Pikachu-and-Ash-Greninja-Synchronize-for-New-Pok%C3%A9mon-G-E-M-Figure-Set!|url-status=live))</ref> and a plush of it was released during Pokémon's 25th anniversary.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.themarysue.com/pokemon-toys-25th-anniversary/|title=Here's Some Official Pokémon Toys You Gotta Catch for the 25th Anniversary|date=February 22, 2021|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201523/https://www.themarysue.com/pokemon-toys-25th-anniversary/|url-status=live))</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Greninja_(Pokémon) Greninja on Bulbapedia]
*[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/greninja Greninja on Pokemon.com]

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