Greninja

Lore & Background

In the film, Ash's Greninja demonstrates its unique Ash-Greninja form, a transformation that occurs when its bond with Ash is at its peak. During the final battle against Councillor Alva, Greninja assumes this form to disable Alva's jetpack, preventing his escape and ensuring the safety of the Nebel Plateau.

In Their Own Story

As the Azoth Castle flew toward the Nebel Plateau, Alva attempted to flee using a jetpack. Greninja, in its Ash-Greninja form, intercepted him and disabled the jetpack, causing Alva to fall. This action was critical in stopping Alva's plan and preventing the fortress from crashing into the plateau. The source does not describe any other battles or moments involving Greninja in the film.

Reader's Guide

Greninja is the final evolution of Froakie, a Water-type Pokémon from the Kalos region. In the film, Ash's Greninja is shown to have the ability to transform into Ash-Greninja, a form that enhances its speed and power. This transformation is used to disable Alva's jetpack during the climax.

Did You Know?

• Greninja appears in the film as Ash Ketchum's Pokémon and is capable of transforming into Ash-Greninja.
• In the climax, Greninja in its Ash-Greninja form disables Alva's jetpack, causing him to fall from the flying fortress.
• The film is the nineteenth Pokémon movie and the third and final film of Pokémon the Series: XY.
• The film was released in Japan on July 16, 2016, and premiered in the United States on Disney XD on December 5, 2016.
• The movie's English ending song is titled 'Soul-Heart' composed by Ed Goldfarb and performed by Dani Marcus.