Greninja (Kalos Starter Set 14) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Greninja from the Kalos Starter Set brings 140 HP and a sleek, focused kit. Numbered 14 in the set, it highlights the swift, water-based power of Aqua Edge, paired with a clean design and streamlined abilities.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Frogadier)
• Attacks:
• Mat Block: Flip a coin; if heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent’s Active Pokémon. (40 damage, 1 Water Energy)
• Aqua Edge: 80 damage, requires 2 Water and 1 Colorless Energy
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: “It creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two.”
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Kalos Starter Set with the card number 14. It is a Water-type Stage 2 Pokémon card illustrated by 5ban Graphics. The card does not have a listed rarity or release date.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “xy0” and number “14” within the Kalos Starter Set. The card’s market reference query is “Greninja Kalos Starter Set 14.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant illustration and maintain card condition, store this Greninja card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep it collectible-grade.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Kalos Starter Set (xy0): Features this Greninja as a powerful Water-type Stage 2 Pokémon with strong attacks and a unique flavor text emphasizing its water-star throwing ability. The set is notable for its clean design and 5ban Graphics artwork.