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This article is about the Ninja Pokemon of the Water and Dark elemental types in Tourney 2. For the Ninja Pokemon of the Bug and Flying types in both Tourney series games, see Ninjask.
Greninja
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Universe Pokemon
Appears in Super Smash Bros. 4
Super Smash Bros. Tourney 2: The New Challengers
Availability Starter
Bonus Costume No Bonus Costume
English voice actor Kevin Michael Richardson
Japanese voice actor KENN
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Mandarin Chinese voice actor {{{chineseactor}}}

How Greninja joined the Tourney[]

Greninja, the ninja pokemon is one of the most skilled Ninjas, obtaining the high rank of Special S-Class when he was a Froakie. Little is known about him besides the fact he is the Ninja's best assassin.

Character Select Screen Animation[]

When highlighted[]

His arms are crossed.

After the announcer calls his name[]

Greninja does a few chops, then a ninja pose, and says as the camera zooms, "Behold the ninja!".

Special Attacks[]

Water Shuriken (Neutral)[]

Uses Water Shuriken, which can be charged. Depending on how long the move is charged, the shuriken will be larger and do more damage, however the speed and distance will decrease as a result. At full charge, it hits multiple times and is a decent KOing option. A fully charged water shuriken that is reflected at a higher speed will have trouble landing the final hit on Greninja because of the looping hits not moving Greninja far enough for it.

Shadow Sneak (Side)[]

Disappears briefly, then preforms a forward kick or a drop kick (relative to the user's reappearance in relation to the enemy) to attack. The move activates when the special button is released. The way the shadow moves is relative to Greninja's position, and it can be moved further or closer to change how far Greninja teleports. While performing Shadow Sneak, Greninja cannot run, attack, grab, dodge or shield. However, he can walk slowly, jump and taunt. Has strong knockback and base knockback, which allows it to kill notably early when edge-guarding with the move.

Hydro Pump (Up)[]

Uses Hydro Pump to propel himself in the inputted direction; it can be used twice. Each shot has a windbox effect that pushes opponents, making it a decent option for gimping predictable recoveries.

Double Team (Down)[]

Does a pose, and if anyone hits him while posing, Greninja will temporarily disappear, get replaced by a wooden log or a Substitute doll, and then appear behind the opponent and strike them. It deviates noticeably from other counters, as the attack itself can be angled in an inputted direction and launching the opponent in that direction (with the down input meteor smashing opponents, which makes it a good punish against reckless edgeguarders).

Secret Ninja Attack (Final Smash)[]

Turns into Ash-Greninja and attacks the opponent with a mat. If an opponent is caught in the mat, Greninja will send them up into the air and strike the opponent repeatedly in midair with his kunai, before slamming them down with a final hit.

Victory Animations[]

  1. Does a few hand seals with splashing water, and then a ninja pose and says "The ninja is unstoppable!". It resembles one of its attack animations in Pokémon X and Y.
  2. Performs Double Team to briefly create three afterimages of himself saying "Of course, you couldn't defeat the ninja.".
    • Greninja performs a move similar to Double Team and does a pose saying "Now you give into despair, Yin.". (Yin victories only)
  3. Does a flip, lands in a spinning pose, and crosses his arms saying "How do you expect to defeat the ninja?".

On-Screen Appearance[]

Emerges from a Poké Ball, then performs a ninjutsu hand sign that emits a small burst of water from his hands and says "You now face the ninja.".

Special Quotes[]

  • I want to be a REAL ninja! (When fighting Jin)
  • I have always wanted to see the Devil Gene in action. (When fighting Devil Jin or Devil Kazuya)
  • Hope you like it here, Yin. It's because it'll be your grave. (When fighting Yin)

Trivia[]

  • Greninja shares his Japanese voice actor with Patroklos and Alex.
  • Greninja is the first Pokemon character from the new Generation VI game, Pokemon X and Y.
  • Greninja was initially going to be unlockable, but this was changed to a starter.
  • Greninja always refers to himself as "the ninja" because he is known as the Ninja Pokemon in the Pokedex.
  • Yin, one of Yo's Woo Foo Knights, is Greninja's rival.
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