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When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon by your opponent's Pokémon during your opponent's next turn.
This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness or Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
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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 creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two.”
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.
Same Pokémon, different artwork within XY Black Star Promos.
The Greninja cards already in your collection.
Every Greninja print in the catalogue, including promos and cards from other series.
