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Hydro Pump in SSB4
Hydro Pump[1] (ハイドロポンプ Hydro Pump) is Greninja's up special move. Greninja uses water to propel itself upward, using a manner similar to Pikachu's Quick Attack in that it can change directions while it moves. It is currently unknown what other properties this move will possess.
Use by other Pokémon
- Blastoise - When summoned as a Poké Ball Pokémon in SSB and Melee, Blastoise uses Hydro Pump in a horizontal direction.
- Kyogre - When summoned by a Poké Ball in Brawl, Kyogre uses Hydro Pump with free range horizontally.
- Squirtle - When its trainer activates Triple Finish, Squirtle uses Hydro Pump as part of the Final Smash.
Origin
Hydro Pump is a powerful Water-type move that has appeared since the first generation. Its base power is 110 (120 in Generations I-V), its accuracy is 80%, and it has 5 PP. Greninja is capable of learning this move by leveling up to level 60.
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