Battle-Bond
Battle Bond is a unique ability that specifically pertains to the Pokémon Greninja. This ability is triggered when Greninja defeats an opposing Pokémon in battle. Upon activation, Greninja transforms into a special form known as Ash-Greninja, which is inspired by the bond between the Pokémon and its trainer, Ash Ketchum, from the Pokémon anime series.
Effects of Battle Bond: 1. Transformation: When Greninja with the Battle Bond ability knocks out an opponent, it changes into Ash-Greninja. This transformation includes a visual change, giving Greninja a more aggressive and stylized appearance. 2. Stat Boosts: Along with the physical transformation, Ash-Greninja gains a significant boost in stats. Notably, its Attack, Special Attack, and Speed are greatly increased, making it much more formidable in battle. 3. Water Shuriken: The move Water Shuriken, which typically hits 2-5 times, is also modified. When used
Effects
- Transforms this Pokémon into Ash-Greninja after fainting an opponent. Water Shuriken's power is 20 and always hits three times. This ability cannot be copied or replaced. This ability only takes effect for Greninja.
Flavor Texts
- sun-moon: Defeating an opposing Pokémon strengthens the Pokémon’s bond with its Trainer, and it becomes Ash-Greninja. Water Shuriken gets more powerful.
- ultra-sun-ultra-moon: Defeating an opposing Pokémon strengthens the Pokémon’s bond with its Trainer, and it becomes Ash-Greninja. Water Shuriken gets more powerful.
- lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: Defeating an opposing Pokémon strengthens the Pokémon’s bond with its Trainer, and it becomes Ash-Greninja. Water Shuriken gets more powerful.
- sword-shield: Defeating an opposing Pokémon strengthens the Pokémon’s bond with its Trainer, and it becomes Ash-Greninja. Water Shuriken gets more powerful.
- scarlet-violet: When the Pokémon knocks out a target, its bond with its Trainer is strengthened, and its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats are boosted.
Pokémon with the Battle-Bond ability
Greninja-Battle-Bond
10116 - Water, Dark
Greninja-Ash
10117 - Water, Dark