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'''Greninja''' ({{ja|ゲッコウガ|Gekkōga}}, ''Gekkouga'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It was officially revealed on June 12th, 2018 alongside {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} and the rest of the returning roster. Greninja is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #50]].

==How to unlock==

==Attributes==

One of Greninja's most notable traits is its high mobility which complements its grounded moveset. Greninja's dash attack comes out on frame 7 and has very low ending lag, as well as the ability to cross upon shields. Its knockback angle allows for many true follow-ups and strings over a large range of percents. Its neutral jab attack comes out on frame 3, making it a good grounded combo breaker. It can also lock, which gives Greninja access to potent punishes from opponents missing techs. Its down tilt is an excellent combo starter due to its low startup, ending lag and vertical launch angle. Greninja's up tilt is a frame 9 disjointed hitbox that acts well as an anti-air and can also be a combo starter. Its smash attacks are also reliable in their own right; its forward smash is quick for its range and power, down smash is an excellent punishment option for ledge regrabs, as well as sending at a low angle, and up smash is a potent combo finisher.

Finally, Greninja's special moves are effective in various situations. [[Water Shuriken]] acts as a versatile zoning tool, as well as a high-percentage KO option when fully charged. At low-to-mid percents, it is also a combo starter, allowing Greninja to rush down its opponent and follow up with any aerial attack or an up smash. [[Shadow Sneak]] works as an effective recovery mix up, as well as a potent KO move from a good read or pseudo-combo finisher. Despite lacking an offensive hitbox, [[Hydro Pump]] is a good recovery move for its long distance, and can be used for gimping recoveries due to having windbox properties. [[Substitute]] is a counterattack with the unique attribute of being able to be aimed in one of 8 different directions upon a successful counter. These angled follow ups allow for Greninja to gain pseudo-follow ups as well as KO earlier by picking the optimal angle in regards to stage positioning.

Altogether, Greninja's playstyle requires players to think like an actual ninja: utilizing Greninja's superb mobility and fast attacks to rush down opponents, saving the slower attacks for potential mixups, mindgames and surprise KO options, and remaining unpredictable to prevent being trapped into disadvantageous positions.

==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==

{{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Greninja}}

==Update history==

'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|1.2.0}}'''

{{MovesetTable

|neutralcount=3

|neutralinf=y

|neutralinfdmg=0.5% (loop), 2% (last)

|neutraldesc=Two alternating palm thrusts followed by a double palm thrust that emits a small blast of water. If button mashed, it is instead followed by a series of knifehand strikes that emit blade-shaped water blasts that concludes with an outward knifehand strike that emits a wide blast of water. It can also be jab canceled, such as into forward tilt, down tilt and forward smash.

|ftiltdmg=7.3%

|utiltdmg=4.5%

|utiltdesc=Swings its tongue upwards. A good aerial combo starter and juggling tool due to its low knockback and somewhat disjointed hitbox. It can combo into itself at low percents and is a reliable way to connect into up aerial.

|dtiltdmg=4%

|dtiltdesc=Does a downward hand sweep. It sends opponents at an upward angle, making it a versatile combo starter. Notably, it can confirm a KO into an up smash rather easily.

|dashdmg=8%

|dashdesc=Does a sweep kick. Is arguably one of the best dash attacks in the game, as it launches opponents at an excellent angle for combos, making it one of Greninja's best combo starters. Reliably combos into back aerial at virtually any percent, and can set up up aerial strings or drag-down combos with up aerial.

|fsmashdmg=14%

|fsmashdesc=An inward slash with a water kunai. Deals good knockback and has good range. However, it has notable ending lag.

|usmashdmg=5% (hit 1), 14% (hit 2 clean center), 11% (hit 2 clean sides), 10% (hit 2 late)

|usmashdesc=Two reverse gripped inward slashes with water kunai, similar to {{SSBU|Sheik}}'s up smash. Greninja's strongest finisher, especially when hit clean. Can be combo'd into from a down-tilt at specific percentages for a KO.

|dsmashdmg=13% (kunai), 11% (arms)

|dsmashdesc=Hits both sides with water kunai. Due to it sending opponents at an [[semi-spike]] angle and coming out on frame 11, it is a quick and effective way to set up an edge-guard situation.

|nairdmg=11% (clean), 6% (late)

|nairdesc=Strikes a ninjutsu pose while emitting an exploding water bubble. Despite noticeable start-up lag for a neutral aerial(frame 12), it boasts great combo potential at low to mid percentages with its strong and weak hits and can KO confirm into up-smash at high percents with the weak hit. It can also KO at very high percents with its strong hit.

|fairdmg=14%

|fairdesc=Slashes with a water kunai. It has some start-up and suffers from high end lag, but it is a great tool in the neutral for spacing due to its disjointed hitbox and can be used for KOing. It is also safe on shield if spaced correctly.

|bairdmg= 3% (hit 1), 2.5% (hit 2), 6% (hit 3)

|bairdesc=Kicks backwards three times. It is Greninja's fastest aerial attack, although it is also one of the weakest aerials of its kind. However, this makes it a useful combo tool in return, as it can be followed up from a down throw, down tilt, as well as a dash attack. It can be a situational out-of-shield option if the opponent crosses-up on its shield.

|uairdmg=1.3% (hits 1-5), 3% (hit 6)

|uairdesc=Does a upward corkscrew kick, similar to both {{SSBU|Sheik}}'s and {{SSBU|Joker}}'s up aerials. One of Greninja's best combo and KO tools, as it can juggle and KO effectively due to its great jumping prowess. It also allows for drag-down combos because it's multi-hit properties, although this requires precise timing to land it at the right time, as its final launching hit comes out too fast to set up drag-down combos otherwise.

|dairdmg=8%

|dairdesc=A diving double foot stomp. It acts as a [[stall-then-fall]] and bounces off opponents. The clean hit [[meteor smash]]es opponents while the late hit sends the opponent upwards, allowing for some situational combos.  

|grabdesc=Grabs with a whirlpool. While its standing grab is slow, it is among the longest-reaching grabs in the game.

|pummeldmg=1%

|pummeldesc=Compresses target with water. Decent speed.

|fthrowdmg=3.5% (hit 1), 4.5% (throw)

|fthrowdesc=Shoves the opponent forward. Can KO at high percentages near the edge.

|bthrowdmg=9%

|bthrowdesc=Greninja leans forward and flings the opponent backwards. Like forward throw, its decent knockback gives it good edgeguarding potential at high percentages.

|uthrowdmg=5%

|uthrowdesc=Tosses the opponent upwards. One of Greninja's most useful throws, as it can combo into a up tilt or up aerial at low and medium percents and can even KO at later percents.

|dthrowdmg=5%

|dthrowdesc=Slams the opponent onto the ground. It can combo into a down tilt, forward tilt, and dash attack at low percentages. It can combo into back aerial at medium percents and later into forward aerial as well at higher percentages with good timing.

|ssname=Shadow Sneak

|ssdmg=10% (normal), 12% (reverse)

|usname=Hydro Pump

|usdmg=2% (per shot)

|usdesc=Uses Hydro Pump to propel itself 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.

|dsname=Substitute

|dsdesc=Does a pose, and if anyone hits it 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).

|fsname=Secret Ninja Attack

|dtauntname=

|dtauntdmg=0.5%

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===[[On-screen appearance]]===

*Emerges from a [[Poké Ball]], then performs a ninjutsu hand sign that emits a small burst of water from its hands.

===[[Taunt]]s===

*'''Up Taunt''': Stands upright, clasping its hands together before assuming a ninjutsu stance. The stance resembles one of its attack animations from the ''Pokémon'' series.

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SSBUGreninjaTaunt1.gif|Greninja's up taunt.

*Hunches over and assumes a ninjutsu stance.

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===Most historically significant players===

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=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Your Turn, Greninja!==

[[File:SSBU Congratulations Greninja.png|thumb|Greninja's congratulations screen.]]

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|colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]]

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==[[Spirit]]==

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===As the main opponent===

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SSBUWebsiteGreninja6.jpg|Performing [[Shadow Sneak]] on [[Luigi's Mansion]].

SSBUWebsiteLucario3.jpg|Struck by {{SSBU|Lucario}} on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].

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*Greninja's new character portrait resembles its [[air dodge]] animation.

**It also resembles {{SSB4|Fox}}'s character portrait from ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' but with the arm and leg positions mirrored.

*Greninja's fighter number, 50, is the same as the number of its [[mariowiki:Costume Mario|costume]] in ''Super Mario Maker''. It shares this distinction with {{SSBU|Inkling}}.

**Strangely, this does not apply for {{SSBU|Snake}} and {{SSBU|Kazuya}}'s taunts that have damaging hitboxes

**Greninja and Luigi are also the only two characters whose Classic Mode titles feature their names.