Learn all about GRENINJA in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves & Final Smashes, featured move tips and more!
SSBU Featured Article
GRENINJA - Rating & Overview
GRENINJA - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| B |
GRENINJA - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. 4 | Pokemon |
Character Origin & Backstory
Greninja, the final evolved form of Froakie, made its debut in 2013's Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. What looks like a scarf is actually its tongue!
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
Greninja is a ninja Pokémon that uses attacks like Spikes and Double Team. Water Shuriken, an attack using compressed water, was created specifically for Greninja.
GRENINJA - How to Unlock
3 Unlock Methods Available
There are in total, 3 ways of unlocking / adding new character to your roster in SSBU. By completing either one of these condition will unlock these Fighter to be used in Smash Mode and Classic Mode.
| Game Mode | Condition |
|---|---|
| World of Light | Mysterious Dimension Zone |
| Classic Mode | Unlocked by Clearing 6 Games with DONKEY KONG |
| Smash Mode | No.58 to Unlock |
GRENINJA - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
GRENINJA - Featured Video
Water Trick with Down Taunt
Greninja's down taunt involves Greninja performing water tricks. Opponents hit by the water will take damage and float a bit.
GRENINJA - All Move Sets
Secret Ninja Attack - Final Smash
| Secret Ninja Attack |
|---|
| Greninja uses Mat Block to flip foes into the air before striking them repeatedly and smacking them back down to the ground. The Mat Block doesn't have much range, so make use of Greninja's speed to get in close to opponents. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | 3.6 ~ 16.8% | [Water Shuriken] Fires a shuriken of water straight ahead. Charging it up makes the shuriken grow! |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 14.4% | [Shadow Sneak] Sends a shadow along the ground. When the button's released, it warps to that point and strikes. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | -% | [Hydro Pump] Fires a powerful water jet, propelling itself in whichever direction the stick is tilted. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | -% | [Substitute] Evades an incoming enemy attack by summoning a substitute and then counterattacking. |
Smash Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
*Value in brackets shows damage results when fully charged.
| Control | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Side Smash | 16.8% (23.5%) | Greninja creates a water kunai that he then uses to swipe at his enemies. |
| Up Smash | 13.2% (18.4%) | Two water kunais appear in Greninja's hands above him, which he then brings down in an arch. |
| Down Smash | 16.0% (21.8%) | With water kunais on both hands, Greninja swipes low on the ground. |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 2.4% |
| Normal Attack2 | 0.6% |
| Normal Attack3 | 3.6% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 16.8% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 13.2% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 15.7% |
| Dash Attack | 9.6% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 13.2% |
| Jump Front Attack | 7.2% |
| Jump Back Attack | 10.8% |
| Jump Up Attack | 11.4% |
| Jump Down Attack | 9.6% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.2% |
| Front Throw | 9.6% |
| Back Throw | 6.0% |
| Up Throw | 6.0% |
| Down Throw | 10.8% |
