Substitute

Substitute
Greninja vanishes its Substitute in place.
User	Greninja
Universe	Pokémon
Article on Bulbapedia	Substitute (move)

"Substitute" may also refer to an alternate character.

Substitute (みがわり, Scapegoat) is Greninja's down special in Super Smash Bros. 4, functioning as a counterattack. Greninja strikes a pose and, when attacked, disappears in a puff of smoke with a log or a Substitute doll taking its place; it then reappears with a strong flying kick. This move is functionally similar to Lucario's Double Team as a counterattack; however, a direction can be held after a successful counter to perform the countering attack in that direction. However, Greninja is not invincible throughout the move, and the attack can be interrupted, such as by a jab infinite.

Customization

Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the known variations:

1. Exploding Attack: Greninja disappears for a brief moment and then reappears with an explosion around itself. This move does not counter.
2. Substitute Ambush: This move is similar to the default move, but Greninja disappears for longer and hits harder. A log is spawned instead of a substitute doll if no direction is held.

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  Exploding Attack in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

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  Substitute Ambush in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

In Smash Tour

The Substitute Doll appears as a green trophy item: if a tour item targets the player who used it, the effect will be redirected to another random player. This also applies to exclude the player who used it from the effect of items that target all players.

Trophy information

The Substitute Doll trophy is available in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, obtained by scoring 90 or more KOs in Solo Endless Smash while playing as Meta Knight.

Substitute Doll

If it looks like a Pokémon and it gets attacked like a Pokémon, it's probably a- Oh, no, it could also be a Substitute Doll. This cute plush figure appears out of nowhere when a Pokémon uses the move Substitute. Is that a smile on its face or a grimace of determination? Only the doll knows, and it's not telling.

: Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue (09/1998)

: Pokémon X and Pokémon Y (10/2013)

Origin

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Substitute in Generation I.

Substitute is a Normal-type status move in the Pokémon games introduced in Generation I. When used, the Pokémon loses 25% of its maximum HP from its current HP and leaves the screen, replaced by a substitute doll. The substitute shares the original Pokémon's stats and typing. When a substitute takes the amount of damage sacrificed by the original Pokémon or more, it fades away. When the Substitute user wants to use another move, the Substitute and Pokémon will temporarily switch places to allow said Pokémon to use the move. If the Pokémon does not have enough HP to make the substitute, the move will fail. It has been regarded as one of the best competitive moves in the game since Generation III due to its ability to block status and serve as a buffer against switching.

While the move is widely available to almost all Pokémon via TM or Move Tutor, Greninja is one of the few Pokémon able to learn this move by leveling up as well.

Gallery

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  Substitute being charged.

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  Substitute being used in the 3DS version of Smash 4.

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  A Substitute Doll left behind by the move.

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  The Substitute counter attack in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

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  The challenge image.

Trivia

• A Substitute doll was seen in the Super Smash Bros. Direct, taking Masahiro Sakurai's place as he introduced the Poké Ball Pokémon.

Greninja's special moves

Neutral special	Water Shuriken
Side special	Shadow Sneak
Up special	Hydro Pump
Down special	Substitute
Final Smash	Secret Ninja Attack