Shadow Stitching
40Until the end of your opponent's next turn, each Pokémon your opponent has in play, in his or her hand, and in his or her discard pile has no Abilities. (This includes cards that come into play on that turn.)
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Until the end of your opponent's next turn, each Pokémon your opponent has in play, in his or her hand, and in his or her discard pile has no Abilities. (This includes cards that come into play on that turn.)
You may return a Water Energy from this Pokémon to your hand. If you do, this attack does 20 more damage.
Artwork is identical across finishes; the holo or reverse shimmer is indicative.
Greninja is the final evolution of Froakie, a Water/Dark-type frog Pokémon introduced in Generation VI (Kalos region). It fights with the speed and cunning of a ninja, creating compressed water shuriken to slash opponents and moving so…
“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.”
Greninja is the final evolution of Froakie, a Water/Dark-type frog Pokémon introduced in Generation VI (Kalos region). It fights with the speed and cunning of a ninja, creating compressed water shuriken to slash opponents and moving so swiftly it can appear and vanish before enemies react. Greninja gained particular fame as the signature Pokémon of Ash Ketchum in the anime, where its unique 'Ash-Greninja' form highlighted a deep bond between trainer and Pokémon.
The Japanese name ゲッコウガ (Gekkouga) likely combines 月光 (gekkou, meaning 'moonlight') with elements suggesting a ninja or frog, where the final 'ga' (蝦/ガ) can evoke 'gama,' an old word associated with toads/frogs in Japanese folklore. The English name 'Greninja' is a portmanteau of 'green' (referencing both its frog appearance and coloration cues) and 'ninja,' directly reflecting its Ninja Pokémon category. Both names emphasize its stealthy, ninja-like nature paired with its amphibian (frog) basis.
The Greninja cards already in your collection.
Every Greninja print in the catalogue, including promos and cards from other series.